Sweden had highest per capita death rate in world over the past week
Sweden has overtaken the UK to have the highest coronavirus death rate per capita in the world, according to new data…
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ByMPs to return to Westminster on 2 June, Rees-Mogg says
MPs will abandon virtual proceedings and return to Westminster on 2 June, the Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg…
ByLunchtime summary: Track and trace ready by 1 June, but how good will it be?
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