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Fleetwood Mac co-founder blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

B.B. King once said Green “has the sweetest tone I ever heard. He was the only one who gave me the cold sweats.”

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Coronavirus: 1.6m people in the UK now claiming unemployment benefit

There are fewer jobs available in Britain than when records began.

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Boy with cerebral palsy completes marathon charity walk

Inspired by Captain Tom Moore, the centenarian veteran who raised tens of millions, the young man decided to set off on his own charity walk.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson says 'common sense' will help beat coronavirus

No longer 'Stay at Home', the UK government's advice is now 'Stay Alert'. Critics say that what that actually means isn't clear.

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France, Spain and UK prepare to ease lockdowns starting Monday

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez joined other leaders in warning that the spread of the virus could ramp up again and new restrictions could be re-imposed.

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Britons mark VE Day by singing 'We'll meet again'

People around the UK sing Dame Vera Lynn's iconic WW2 song, as a tribute to those who fought, served and died during the war.

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Kids choir leaves audience in tears singing 'Stop hurting our planet'

Children aged 4-16 appeared on Britain's Got Talent with an 'S.O.S. From the Kids' about climate change.

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Coronavirus: Wary of hospitals, expecting parents opt for home births

Many hospitals are not allowing partners to attend the birth of their child.

United Kingdom

UK 'opted in' to EU ventilators scheme, minister says

It was previously believed that Britain made a 'political decision' not to take part as it was leaving the EU.

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Prisoners set for early release amid warning COVID-19 thrives in jails

Health experts say COVID-19 thrives in cramped jails and freeing up space could allow for social distancing to slow transmission.

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Euroviews. Lessons learnt by Britain in 1931 could save the Eurozone from post-coronavirus catastrophe ǀ View

The experience of Britain in the 1920s and early 1930s provide valuable lessons for the European Union in forging a meaningful economic response to this virus crisis.

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Watch again: UK vows to ramp up coronavirus testing after criticism

Britain's health minister Matt Hancock returned from quarantine after contracting COVID-19 to deliver a five-point plan to increase testing.

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Covid-10: Europe battles with the coronavirus

As Italy builds a field hospital, Spain further clamps down on non-essential activities and France carries out its largest medical evacuation of the coronavirus patients on French territory, Britain's bask in the warm weather.

Economy

Aid packages help minimise impact of virus on world econonomies

The effect of the Coronavirus on the economy is being felt across the globe. Aid packages are being introduced by countries in the hope these might help people who are unable to work and potentially in financial difficulties. The UK has pledged 330 Billion pounds and the US 1 Trillion dollars.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner expecting baby

Johnson and Carrie Symonds are engaged and expecting a baby. She will be his third wife.

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Storm Ciara helps Boeing 747 smash records with 1,327 kph crossing

Blown by winds of up to 150 kph, a UK bound flight made the Atlantic crossing in just 4 hours and 56 minutes.

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Authorities across Europe try to contain the spread of coronavirus

Authorities across Europe are trying to contain the spread of coronavirus by hunting down those who came into contact with infected people.

Belgium

Brussels-based Britons hold vigil as the clock ticks down to Brexit

Some were wrapped in EU flags, others clutched candles. They were there to mourn Brexit.

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British fishermen fear that Brexit will leave them in the cold

An industry that makes up just 0.14% of the UK economy may get sacrificed as part of an EU trade deal.

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British expats 'robbed' of EU voting rights after Brexit

Britons living in France will lose their voting rights and - in some cases - their jobs on local councils.