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NewsYahoo News UKCOVID cases now rising in 1 in 3 UK areas
The government’s latest figures show cases of coronavirus are rising in 122 of 380 local council areas – 32% of the UK.
NewsYahoo News UK'This is a disaster': Boris Johnson urged to act after cases of Indian 'double mutant' variant found in UK
Experts have called for the government to take action after it emerged that a concerning COVID variant first found in India has already been detected in the UK.
NewsYahoo News UKDaughter, 20, took her own life just days before mum's gender reveal party after struggling in lockdown
Stacey Baigan, 40, said her daughter Leonie, 20, took her own life after struggling with her mental health during lockdown.
LifestyleYahoo News UKRestaurant owners frustrated at no shows as demand for tables surge after reopening
One pub said they had 30 tables not show up for their reservation in a single night.
NewsYahoo News UK'If surge testing doesn't work, England may see local COVID restrictions', expert warns
Professor Johns Edmunds believes the government may have to enforce tougher restrictions in south London.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: How worried are you about rising COVID infections after restrictions relaxed?
Boris Johnson urged people to continue to 'exercise restraint' as beer gardens were packed and shoppers flocked to high streets this week.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID cases are now rising in 34 areas of the UK
The government’s new figures show cases are rising in 34 out of 380 local council areas.
NewsYahoo News UKWhen is the next easing of lockdown restrictions - and what will it involve?
Now, with stage one and stage two of lockdown lifting checked off, we look forward to what happens next.
NewsYahoo News UKScotland's pubs to reopen indoors 3 weeks before England (but without alcohol)
There are a number of differences between the two countries’ pub reopening plans...
NewsYahoo News UKThird COVID wave 'could cause 50,000 more deaths' in UK despite vaccine rollout, warns top scientist
People aged 45 and over have been invited to come forward and book their vaccine appointments.
NewsYahoo News UK'No social distancing, no masks': Anger and joy as Soho streets packed with revellers after lockdown eases
England's pubs are now allowed to serve customers outside as restrictions ease.
NewsYahoo News UK‘They do not work’: COVID expert’s warning over face shields as pubs and salons reopen
Prof Christina Pagel warned that face shields should be worn with masks.
NewsYahoo News UKMidnight beer gardens and beauty treatments as people brave snow for England’s relaxed COVID lockdown
England's COVID-19 lockdown was eased on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Which lockdown rule change today are you most excited about?
A number of lockdown restrictions eased in England on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKIllegally demolished 100-year-old pub set to open doors after 'brick-by-brick' rebuild
The Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale, west London, was torn down in April 2015 without planning permission by a developer who wanted to replace the 1920s building with flats.
NewsYahoo News UKGavin Williamson blaming 'lack of discipline at home' on pupils' behaviour branded 'offensive nonsense'
Labour MPs have attacked Gavin Williamson over 'offensive nonsense' after the education secretary said a lack of 'discipline and order' at home during lockdown has 'inevitably' affected some pupils’ behaviour.
NewsYahoo News UKThree areas of England report zero COVID deaths
Cases and deaths continue to fall in regions across England.
NewsYahoo News UK'There is an argument' to speed up lockdown easing, says government COVID modelling expert
Prime minister Boris Johnson announced the next phase of easing would go ahead as planned next week.
NewsYahoo News UKPolice urge parents to 'check their children aren't getting drunk' after heatwave lockdown parties
Large parties took place in cities across the country as people enjoyed the sun - despite the COVID regulations still in place.
SportYahoo News UKHave your say: How much exercise do you plan on doing as lockdown eases?
England's coronavirus lockdown eased this week to allow the return of organised sport. Will it affect how much exercise you do?
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID cases are now rising in 44% of UK areas – map shows rate where you live
The government’s new figures covering the seven days up to 24 March show cases are rising in 170 out of 380 local council areas.
NewsYahoo News UKFury as English golfers blocked from playing at their own course by Welsh government
There is confusion among members at Llanymynech Golf Course on the Wales/England border.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID levels need to be 'significantly lower' before people can hug again, says top scientist
Coronavirus restrictions in England eased on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKDawn swims and midnight golf as England eases COVID lockdown and sport reopens
Organised sport can recommence from today, while a number of facilities have reopened.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: When are you planning a rule of six get-together outside?
The lockdown in England eases from Monday, allowing people to meet in groups outside.
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