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Another 65 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the UK - the second day running that the number has been below 100. It compares to 82 posted on Sunday , which was the first time the tally had fallen to double figures since 9 October, when 79 fatalities were recorded. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world There have been another 4,712 confirmed coronavirus cases, compared to 5,177 on Sunday. It is the first time since 28 September that daily cases have been below 5,000, when 4,044 were recorded. The latest death and infection numbers are down on last Monday's totals of 104 and 5,455 respectively. Advertisement Meanwhile, 22,377,255 people have now had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine - an increase of 164,143 - and 1,142,643 have had their second jab, up by 20,241). The daily statistics will be watched ever more closely in the coming weeks, as all four home nations begin to ease lockdown restrictions. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: UK reports under 100 new coronavirus deaths for second day running

A MUM-OF-THREE was left unable to afford food after Amazon overcharged her by £720 for a laptop she bought to home-school her children during lockdown. Gemma Carpenter, 36, purchased a £900 ASUS laptop so her teenage sons, aged 13 and 15, could access remote learning while schools are closed. She had chosen to pay for the laptop in five monthly instalments of £180 - but was left shocked after her card declined when she attempted to pay for her Tesco food shop. After checking her bank balance, Gemma, from Newport, Wales, discovered the world's largest online retailer had taken the entire amount of £900. The civil servant was left "incredibly hard-up" for the rest of the month, resorting to selling her clothes online to make ends meet. She claimed she repeatedly complained to Amazon, but was told the mistake was a "technical error" that they could not fix. Amazon have since apologised for the "technical issue" and suggested that a full refund could be given if the … [Read more...] about Mum, 36, couldn’t buy food after Amazon overcharged her £720 for a laptop bought to home school her kids

It is a momentous day for families across England as care homes reopen, allowing residents to entertain visitors for the first time in months. Sky News reporters have met up with two families for whom the enforced separation of the COVID-19 pandemic has felt like, as one of them described, "a prison sentence". Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Linda Gawley and her father, Jim By Ivor Bennett, news reporter Advertisement Linda Gawley's knuckles turned white because she was gripping her father Jim's hand so hard. Even with her mask on, an irrepressible smile shone through. More from Covid-19 COVID-19: Boris Johnson hails 'emotional' return of schools - but repeats warning on target dates for easing lockdown COVID-19: UK reports under 100 new coronavirus deaths for second day running Rangers title: 28 people arrested after thousands of fans flout lockdown to celebrate win COVID-19: Union … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Families kept apart by pandemic meet as care homes allow visitors again

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to put tables on pavements for another year to help the hospitality industry recover. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has sent a letter to English councils urging them to do "everything possible" to get ready for high streets to reopen when step two of the lockdown easing roadmap happens. That includes extending measures introduced last year to allow pubs, restaurants and cafes to apply for a licence, costing a maximum of £100, to put removable furniture outside their venues on pavements. Venues who applied for the licence before should not have to pay again or reapply, Mr Jenrick said. Hospitality venues will be allowed to open outside areas from 12 April at the earliest, with six people from different households or a larger group from two households. Advertisement When the speedy pavement licences were introduced last summer, local authorities were told they could grant them for a minimum of three months … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Pavement licences for pubs, restaurants and cafes extended to help hospitality when it reopens

The Queen and Prince Philip were not behind "concerns" about the colour of Archie's skin, says Oprah Winfrey. The talk show host said Prince Harry had insisted she tell people his grandmother and grandfather were not involved. In new clips on US breakfast TV, he also claimed the Queen had listened to "really bad" advice and was suddenly too busy to meet him at Sandringham last year. Harry added that the UK press was "inherently corrupt or racist or biased" and that racism was "a large part" behind him leaving the country. Live: Latest reaction to bombshell Meghan and Harry interview Advertisement Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Meghan claims Archie's skin colour was discussed The two-hour interview - Oprah With Meghan And Harry - was broadcast on US television on Sunday night and went further than many expected. New clips have now aired on the CBS This Morning show as the … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry interview: Queen and Prince Philip not behind comments about colour of Archie’s skin