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Local Assembly Member calls for urgent action to repatriate stranded British nationals
Local London Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai AM, has written to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to call for a “robust and renewed” strategy to repatriate stranded British nationals amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Part Two: Top galleries & museums with virtual tours
This current situation hasn't removed our desire to travel and immerse ourselves in culture - we've just got to be creative about how we indulge in these passions now.
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Eating in: recipe for Oblix’s orzo pasta with mushrooms & truffles
Marcus Eaves, Michelin-starred and Executive Chef at Oblix at The Shard, has given us his recipe for the decadent orzo pasta with mushrooms and shaved truffles.
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Why property is uniquely positioned to recover quickly from COVID-19
Jamie Johnson, the CEO and Co-founder of FJP Investment, talks of how the UK property market may be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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Taxi Charity for Military Veterans calls on Cabbies to pitch in
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has asked London Cabbies if they can help veterans by collecting essential shopping or by keeping in touch regularly by phone.
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Membership bodies respond to Chancellor’s pledge of support for self-employed
Business membership bodies have responded positively to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s pledge of financial support for the self-employed impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
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RCM plea: Help us deliver safe care for pregnant women
The Royal College of Midwives has today made a plea to NHS leaders to protect the safety of pregnant women by ringfencing maternity services in the current crisis.
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Local Assembly Member calls for urgent action to repatriate stranded British nationals
Local London Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai AM, has written to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to call for a “robust and renewed” strategy to repatriate stranded British nationals amidst the...
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Vehicle owners to be granted MoT exemption in battle against coronavirus
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, enabling them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop...
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London City Airport temporarily suspends commercial and private flights
The suspension came into effect on Wednesday evening and, reflecting the timing of the new measures in place, is expected to last until the end of April.
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Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
A statement from 10 Downing Street said: "After experiencing mild symptoms, the Prime Minister was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris...
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London needs at least 7,500 home testing teams
Mass rollout of coronavirus testing should be the Government’s top priority – and London alone will need more than 7,500 home testing teams, according to an NHS registrar.
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How is London coping with coronavirus lockdown?
This week, the UK has entered coronavirus “lockdown” with stricter rules about leaving the house. Almost 600 people in Britain have died of Covid-19, with 11,600 confirmed cases.
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