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The disparity between government figures and the ONS figures can be explained by differences in methods of counting and reporting.

Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the length of lockdown measures "depends on all our behaviour".

Among the first to receive the tests will be critical care nurses, intensive care staff, ambulance workers and GPs.

The chancellor made an announcement aimed at self-employed people on Thursday.

Police in the south have been working together to help respond to the outbreak. Police have new powers under government legislation.

Boris Johnson has announced a new range of measures to stop people leaving their homes.

The three projects include a team developing a new vaccine, a clinical trial and another team which is developing manufacturing processes.

The prime minister and the Chancellor Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday they would do "whatever it takes" to help the UK economy

Many scientists say the response by Boris Johnson and his two key advisers, Chris Whitty and Patrick Valance, is risky.

The PM or a "senior" minister will host each briefing while being joined by a revolving cast of medical and scientific experts.

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