Coronavirus
Long Covid cases 50% higher in most deprived households than in the richest

Long Covid cases 50% higher in most deprived households than in the richest
New data highlights growing health inequalities in the UK, with long Covid affecting poorer areas more than wealthier areas.
Government accused of ‘complacent disregard’ for taxpayers’ money over £5bn Covid loan fraud

Government accused of ‘complacent disregard’ for taxpayers’ money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
An investigation by The Times reveals cash-packed suitcases have been seized by Border Force officials, on route to being smuggled out of the country.
Government ‘VIP’ lane for PPE companies was ‘unlawful’

Government ‘VIP’ lane for PPE companies was ‘unlawful’
A High Court judge ruled “opportunities were treated as high priority even where there were no objectively justifiable grounds”.
Do we have to go to the work Christmas party?
Do we have to go to the work Christmas party?
‘They disgust me to the core’: Frontline workers react to the Downing Street Christmas party
‘They disgust me to the core’: Frontline workers react to the Downing Street Christmas party
Hospitality job vacancies ‘nosedive’ as Omicron causes Christmas party cancellations

Hospitality job vacancies ‘nosedive’ as Omicron causes Christmas party cancellations
Health experts warn against austerity repeat as Britain rebuilds post-Covid

Health experts warn against austerity repeat as Britain rebuilds post-Covid
Risk your livelihood or your life: The new choice for UK’s covid vulnerable

Risk your livelihood or your life: The new choice for UK’s covid vulnerable
If you’re forced to self-isolate and miss work you could receive £500

If you’re forced to self-isolate and miss work you could receive £500
Save jobs and the NHS with swift action on coronavirus, urges ICU doctor

Save jobs and the NHS with swift action on coronavirus, urges ICU doctor
Kwake Bass: “It’s not the time for selfish endeavours”

Kwake Bass: “It’s not the time for selfish endeavours”
Vaccine scientists launch social enterprise to prevent drug giant costs

Vaccine scientists launch social enterprise to prevent drug giant costs

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Dance music fans asked to donate, rave, repeat for the NHS

Dance music fans asked to donate, rave, repeat for the NHS
Unemployed people show signs of serious mental health issues during pandemic

Unemployed people show signs of serious mental health issues during pandemic
UK artists push for people power in colourful poster campaign

UK artists push for people power in colourful poster campaign
Coronavirus: Death rates are doubled in deprived areas

Coronavirus: Death rates are doubled in deprived areas
How coronavirus inspired Street Cat Bob fans to raise cash for The Big Issue

How coronavirus inspired Street Cat Bob fans to raise cash for The Big Issue
The children’s author campaigning to get books to key workers’ children

The children’s author campaigning to get books to key workers’ children
ASDA and WH Smith join army of retailers selling The Big Issue

ASDA and WH Smith join army of retailers selling The Big Issue
The Post Office is delivering cash to vulnerable people during lockdown

The Post Office is delivering cash to vulnerable people during lockdown
Athletes and artists are using the internet to help us keep fit in lockdown

Athletes and artists are using the internet to help us keep fit in lockdown
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Co-op launch fund to help foodbanks, funeral hardship and community causes

Co-op launch fund to help foodbanks, funeral hardship and community causes
London Mayor Lib Dem candidate uses political party’s resources for kindness

London Mayor Lib Dem candidate uses political party’s resources for kindness
A Kinross men’s shed is making hundreds of face masks for NHS staff

A Kinross men’s shed is making hundreds of face masks for NHS staff
CareToShare is connecting people to tune up skills and source support

CareToShare is connecting people to tune up skills and source support
A Milton Keynes 15-year-old is 3D printing protective visors for NHS staff

A Milton Keynes 15-year-old is 3D printing protective visors for NHS staff
Co-op is the latest store to sell The Big Issue magazine

Co-op is the latest store to sell The Big Issue magazine
The Gruffalo illustrator is explaining coronavirus to kids in new book
