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Covid-19: China, S Korea deal with new flare-ups; India to resume trains

In South Korea, more than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos have been shut down in Seoul after the discovery of dozens of infections linked to a popular entertainment district

UK corporate insolvencies fall as virus support plans kick in: KPMG

The spread of the novel coronavirus - and lockdown measures introduced to contain it - has ravaged the British economy, with many non-essential businesses told to close

British economy on track for biggest contraction 'in living memory': Report

Adding to the bleak mood, figures earlier on Tuesday showed monthly car sales had dropped to their lowest since 1946 due to the closure of showrooms,

UK to publish work plans once curbs are lifted as firms press for support

Firms will get advice on different types of workplace activity, including operating outdoors or inside someone else's home, according to two people with knowledge of the government's plans.

Indian workers to benefit from free one-year visa extension in UK

The extension will apply to those working both in the National Health Service as well as the independent sector

Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday after recovering from Covid-19

Johnson said on April 12 that he had left the hospital "after a week in which the NHS has saved my life, no question."

Fair to furlough? Britain's massive job-saving plan prompts pushback

While more than half of UK companies are expected to apply for government grants to pay furloughed employees, critics say they expect too much of the cash to go where it's not needed.

UK Covid-19 death toll could be 15% higher than projected earlier: Data

Unlike the daily data published by the government that show only deaths in hospitals, Tuesday's figures include deaths in the community, such as at nursing homes

UK has not reached COVID-19 peak so lockdown will stay: Health minister

The death toll in British hospitals has reached almost 9,000, with 980 more deaths reported on Friday, a figure which exceeded the deadliest day so far in Italy, the country worst hit by the virus.

An unhealthy practice

It is generally put out that even though the health of the head of the government is a matter of national interest, it should not be a matter of national debate

UK PM Boris Johnson moved out of ICU; in extremely good spirits, says govt

The coronavirus death toll in the UK registered another record daily jump of 881 fatalities on Thursday to hit 7,978.

Boris Johnson stable in ICU with Covid-19, remains in 'good spirits'

Johnson, 55, was tested positive for coronavirus more than 10 days ago and was admitted to the hospital a day earlier

Britain may see 66,000 deaths due to Covid-19; highest in Europe: Study

More than 5,000 people have died from Covid-19 in Britain; death toll trajectory already steeper than other nations

From India's lockdown to Boris Johnson's ICU: Coronavirus news in pictures

The number of Covid-19 cases has reached 1,352,173 worldwide, and 75,294 people have died so far

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Covid-19: Boris Johnson shifted to intensive care unit as symptoms worsen

The Prime Minister has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is the First Secretary of State, to deputise for him where necessary," the spokesperson said

Covid-19 crisis: British PM Johnson taken to ICU, Trump wishes him well

Johnson, 55, was tested positive for coronavirus more than 10 days ago and was admitted to the hospital a day earlier, which Downing Street said was done as part of a precautionary measure.

UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened, said the statement of Downing street

Covid-19: Shoring up states financial muscle in times of a crisis

According to the RBI's indicative calendar for borrowing by the states in the April-June quarter, they are expected to borrow Rs 1.27 trillion

'Precautionary step': Boris Johnson hospitalised for coronavirus tests

The Prime Minister thanks NHS staff for all of their incredible hard work and urges the public to continue to follow the Government's advice to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.