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The Covid pandemic two years on – where we are now in the UK, in numbers

Analysis: With experts concerned over rising UK case rates, where are we also with deaths, hospital admissions, long Covid and the economy?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022

The people still living under lockdown rules: ‘I haven’t been touched by anyone in two years’

Two years since the UK’s first national lockdown, hundreds of thousands of people are still living under restrictive measures due to chronic illness or disabilities. Joanna Whitehead speaks with some of them

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

River Trent acting as health and wealth divide and one side 'can only afford food from Iceland'

'What it all comes down to is money'

Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2022

Experts share top tips for young people struggling to find work after education

For the Mirror's NextGen UK project, we speak to experts who can help you stand out from the crowd in your career search and where to find the best jobs

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022

Fertility rates in England and Wales rise for first time in decade – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said the increase in fertility has been driven by women at older ages.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Extension of face mask rules in Perth and Kinross draws criticism from local business chief

Face coverings will remain in place across the country until at least early April, but the majority of COVID restrictions were dropped on March 21

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2022

Decline in number of Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales stalls

It is too soon to know if the figures signal a levelling off or the start of a possible rise.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Interest on Government debt hits February record ahead of spring statement

The Office for National Statistics said interest payments on government debt jumped to £8.2 billion last month, up from £5.4 billion a year earlier.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Number of patients with Covid in southern England highest for more than a year

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the figures are ‘no particular cause for concern’.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Most of covid restrictions lifted - nearly two years since start of pandemic

Face masks will stay for now however as cases spike

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2022