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UK may already have 55,000 coronavirus infections, government says
The COVID-19 coronavirus may have already infected as many as 55,000 people in the UK.
Coronavirus: UK govt warns against non-essential travel
The UK government advised against "non-essential international travel" from Britain in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Volkswagen to halt production in Europe due to coronavirus impact
Volkswagen announced on Tuesday it was preparing to halt production in Europe due to the fallout of the coronavirus epidemic on its finances.
Fiscal watchdog tells Sunak to 'spray water' and worry later
The government's fiscal watchdog has given Chancellor Rishi Sunak the green light to spend heavily to help businesses faced with wipeout by the coronavirus pandemic.
Johnson warned Covid-19 plan could end pub industry 'in days'
The UK's pub industry warned it faced an existential crisis and could be lost in "days" after the government advised people to avoid bars and restaurants to combat the spread of coronavirus.
UK government ramps up coronavirus response
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new measures on Monday to tackle the spread of the coronavirus.
G-7 leaders commit to restoring economic growth
Leaders from the world's seven most industrialised nations committed to working together to tackle the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Europe set to ban entry into all 26 Schengen countries
A majority of European countries are planning a strict ban on entry into the 26-state Schengen passport-free zone in an aim to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, although it was not immediately clear whether the UK would be offered to participate.
Biden overtakes Trump in betting odds for 2020 US Presidential Election
Democratic candidate Joe Biden overtook current US President Donald Trump as the favourite to win the US Presidential election.
Apple fined record $1.2bn in France over anti-competitive behaviour
Apple was fined a record $1. 2bn in France on Monday along with two of its wholesale partners over antitrust violations.
Coronavirus: US extends travel ban to UK, Ireland
The US government said it was extending its travel ban to the UK and Ireland from Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Sporting events cancelled over pandemic
Major sporting events around the globe have been cancelled or postponed as organisers moved to stop mass gathering to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Ryanair cancels Poland flights as country locks down
Ryanair cancelled all flights to Poland until the end of the month after the government there decided lock down the entire country to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Boris Johnson calls on tech companies for help to fight coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the UK’s leading tech companies and artificial intelligence researchers to help in the fight against the coronavirus.
Trump set to declare national emergency in US, freeing up funding
The US is expected to declare a national emergency at the end of the week and call for a coordinated international response to contain the coronavirus and its economic fallout.
US retaliates against Iran-backed forces in Iraq after missile strike
The US carried out strikes against an Iranian-backed militant group in Iraq on Thursday, in retaliation for a rocket attack that killed two American troops and a British soldier earlier this week.
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from most of EU to US
The US suspended travel from most of the European Union for 30 days to deal with the spread of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump said in a surprise announcement.
Tensions escalate after Iranian-made rockets fired at US base in Iraq
Two American servicemen and one British soldier were killed after Iran fired rockets on an Iraqi base in a move that could reignite tensions between Tehran and Washington.
UK expected to impose stricter coronavirus measures
The UK government is preparing to move to a new phase of its coronavirus action plan, paving the way for school closures, restrictions on big events and enforcing home working, according to reports.
UK BUDGET: Govt unveils £30bn package to combat coronavirus impact
UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled a £30bn package of measures to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus and reassure jittery markets as he also pledged a major fiscal boost over the next five years.