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The number of people who have died in the UK after contracting the coronavirus has hit 1,415, following 180 more deaths.

Police have been accused of overreaching their powers in the wake of new coronavirus legislation, after one force said it was prosecuting people for activities including driving "due to boredom" and "going to the shops" with other members of the same household.

The UK is committing £75m to help Britons stranded abroad by chartering rescue flights when there are no other routes available.

A murder investigation has been launched after a family of four and their dog were found dead at a home in West Sussex.

A senior doctor has written to England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty to raise her "grave concern" that electric hand dryers in toilets could increase the risk of transmission of coronavirus.

Harry and Meghan have written their final post on their SussexRoyal Instagram account, thanking followers "for the support, the inspiration and the shared commitment to the good in the world".

Only being allowed to go for one daily walk during the UK's coronavirus lockdown is posing an issue for the millions of people who own pets.

RSPCA animal homes are being forced to contemplate closing down after the COVID-19 lockdown caused them to lose up to 90% of their income in a week.

Convenience stores should keep on selling Easter eggs during the coronavirus lockdown and ignore "overzealous" attempts to stop them, a trade body has said.

Staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak can be an isolating time for many people, with some worried about how they will manage to keep in touch with family and friends without seeing them.