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Covid infection levels in UK remain at near-record highs, ONS says

4.88 million people caught Covid-19 between 28 March and 2 April, down from a record 4.91 in the previous week

The Independent UK

One in 13 still have Covid in the UK - and these are the ten areas worst hit in the North East

Studies show that Covid-19 is affecting millions around the country - this is what the data shows about how it continues to spread in the North East.

Chronicle Live

Everything we know about the spread of Covid in Wales from the ONS infection survey, hospital and deaths data and LFT results

Covid is now spreading more rapidly in Wales than it ever has before with more than 200,000 people infected

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Covid-19 infections remain at record levels in parts of the UK

Covid-19 infections in most of the UK remain near or at record levels, with only Scotland having seen a clear week-on-week drop in numbers, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Evening Standard

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

Every misleading statement Boris Johnson has made to parliament since the general election

Misleading the country: The prime minister has failed formally to correct at least 17 false statements since the 2019 general election

The Independent UK

More than 750,000 people report having long Covid for more than a year

The Office for National Statistics also said 1.7 million people were likely to be experiencing the condition overall in the four weeks to March 5.

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What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

New warnings over mortgage imprisonment as lenders tighten borrowing

Risk of default prompts new caution as cost of living crisis hits affordability calculations. But how worried should we be about becoming mortgage prisoners?

The Independent UK

What are Omicron XE symptoms as hundreds of cases of variant found in UK

A mutant strain - known as Omicron XE - which is a combination of the original Omicron and Stealth Omicron has been discovered in the UK.

Daily Record

Northern businesses hit harder by cost hikes than London firms, figures reveal

Office for National Statistics figures show the struggles faced by firms in different regions - and threaten to pile pressure on companies based in the Red Wall of former Labour strongholds.

Daily Mirror

Glasgow covid latest as 41 new death reported in Scotland

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics reported that around 4.9 million people are estimated to have covid in the UK. The Scottish Government's latest figures reported 6,935 new cases on Friday.

Glasgow Live

Covid cases at an all-time high, free testing scrapped... so what will happen now?

Analysis: Scientists think we may be reaching a peak, but many cases will go undiagnosed

The Guardian - UK

Strikes in UK at highest in five years as pay is hit by inflation

Britain’s biggest trade unions are taking on scores of employers to challenge low wage and salary offers

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Wales Online

New plan to vaccinate five to 11 year olds involves 'cartoons and certificates'

'It is now recommended that the vaccination is offered to all five to 11 year olds, to boost immunity and increase their protection against any future waves of Covid'

Wales Online

Covid infection rates are now at their highest ever level in Wales

The Office for National Statistics estimated that 212,000 people had the virus in Wales in the week ending March 26

Edinburgh Live

When Scotland will end home lateral flow tests and who still gets a free kit

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said that one in 12 people had the virus in Scotland within the last week. But with free testing in Scotland to end soon, what does this all mean - and when is it happening?

The Independent UK

Nearly half of adults struggled to pay energy bills before prices surged – ONS

Six per cent of those with gas or electricity supplied to their homes said in March that they are behind on their bills.

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Manchester Evening News

UK Covid rates rocket to highest ever as 4.9 million people estimated to have virus on day free testing ends

Infection rates in England and Wales have hit a record high this week

The Independent UK

Covid infection levels hit record high in the UK

The Office for National Statistics said one in 13 people in England were infected with coronavirus in the week ending March 26.

Daily Mirror

Sir Patrick Vallance warns next Covid variant could be worse than Omicron

The Government's Chief Scientific Adviser told MPs Covid is evolving 'very rapidly' as we head into quite an 'unstable period'. It comes as Covid cases have skyrocketed over the past few weeks.

Evening Standard

Children fleeing war in Ukraine at risk of exploitation

Children fleeing Ukraine could be at risk of sexual exploitation, abuse, county lines drug dealing or forced labour, experts warned on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Soaring UK prices force families to cut back on heating and essentials, ONS says

34% of those feeling the pinch report using less gas and electricity and 31% are spending less on food

Wales Online

Coronavirus infection rates, cases and deaths for all parts of Wales on Monday, March 28

The Office for National Statistics estimates around one in 16 people in Wales currently has Covid-19

The Independent UK

Average incomes for richest and poorest fell during first year of lockdown

Income inequality fell slightly when comparing the financial year ending in 2020 with that ending in 2021, the Office for National Statistics said.

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