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    Death rates from coronavirus in the most deprived parts of England are more than double than in less deprived areas, according to new figures that show London is by far the worst-hit part of the country. The mortality rate for the most deprived areas for March and early April was 55.1 deaths per 100,000 population  compared with 25.3 deaths per 100,000 in the least deprived areas, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show London has the highest mortality rate, with 85.7 deaths per 100,000 persons. This was found to be “statistically significantly higher” than any other region – almost double the next highest rate. “By mid-April, the region with the highest proportion of deaths involving Covid-19 was London, with the virus being involve...

    The UK may end up with the worst death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Europe, a minister has said. Environment Secretary George Eustice told Sky News it was unclear for now but it may well be the case that the UK will have the highest death toll in Europe. He said: We've been on similar trajectories to France and Italy. It may well be that we are, who knows, we don't know that at the moment. For now we just need to focus on managing this pandemic. The UK has so far recorded 161,145 positive cases of Covid-19, with 21,678 hospital deaths as of Tuesday. But the number is expected to be far higher when deaths at care homes are included. where more than 5,000 deaths have been linked to the disease. A spokeswoman for the World Health Organisation said it would n...

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of a son. A spokeswoman for the PM and his partner said both mother and baby are doing very well. It is understood Mr Johnson, who has just recovered from coronavirus, was present throughout the birth, at an NHS hospital in London. The PM had planned to take paternity leave but Downing Street said he would not be doing so at the moment. The couple have received messages of congratulation from across the political spectrum, and Mr Johnson's father Stanley said he was "absolutely delighted" and "thrilled" by the birth of his grandson. The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team, the PM's spokeswoman added. Mr Johnson, 55, and Ms Symonds, 32, announced...

    The exams regulator in England says it is alert to concerns about unconscious bias, as GCSE and A level pupils are awarded grades after their exams were cancelled due to the lockdown. Ofqual says it is consulting on how to implement arrangements for the summer to help ensure students are fairly rewarded. The Department for Education acknowledges on its website that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to have their grades under-predicted. A letter to the education secretary, signed by a group of experts and academics and initiated by the race equality think-tank the Runnymede Trust, highlights concern that black and minority ethnic (BAME) pupils are disproportionately disadvantaged by any bias. It warns steps need to be taken to ensure students ...

    The number of people whose coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the UK in the past day appears to be the lowest since March. Across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, 360 people have died of Covid-19. During the past 24 hours there have been 329 coronavirus deaths recorded in England, with people aged between 29 and 100 losing their lives. Of those 22, including the youngest, had no underlying health conditions. London had the most deaths (87), followed by the Midlands (55), the North East and Yorkshire (55), the North West (41), the South East (38), the East of England (34) and the South West (19). In Wales there are 9,280 confirmed cases - a 203 rise compared to yesterday - and a total of 796 people have now died of the coronavirus, which is an i...

    Coronavirus deaths in the UK passed 20,000 yesterday as scientists warned the grim toll could TRIPLE. Analysis by Seattle’s Washington University warns Brits should expect 37,494 deaths by August 4. But the uni’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicted it could even be as high as 62,500. Last month the UK’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said a death toll of 20,000 would be “a good outcome”. Home Secretary Priti Patel told the No10 press conference yesterday: As the deaths caused by this terrible virus pass another tragic and terrible milestone, the entire nation is grieving. And Care England say numbers could be swelled by a further 7,500 deaths in care homes. But even though the economy is reeling and ex-Chancellor Philip Hammond joi...

Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, in his Ramadan message to Muslims said: To everyone welcoming in the month of Ramadan here in the UK and across the world, Ramadan Mubarak. Ramadan has always brought together our common values of compassion, charity and service to others. And it comes at time when we need it more than ever. While this is a joyous occasion for Muslims as families come together to fast, I know this year will also be incredibly difficult time, as we continue the battle against the coronavirus. Unlike other years, Muslims will not be able to break fast with extended family or friends, while we continue to maintain social distancing measures to keep us safe. And, many will be saddened by the fact they cannot attend the congregational night prayers at their local mos...

    Politicians have warned that the government is considering a “blanket ban” to prevent older people leaving their homes during the coronavirus crisis. The health minister, Lord James Bethell, twice refused to deny that older people will be told to stay in extended lockdown in response to questions in the Lords on Wednesday. “I was very concerned by the government’s refusal to answer my question,” said Lord David Blunkett, the former home secretary. “Older people must not be subjected to arbitrary incarceration as well as isolation.” Blunkett asked Bethell what assessment the government has made of the impact of the restriction of movement on those defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable and what plans they have to change those restrictions. “The more the...