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Boris Johnson pledges £46m for coronavirus vaccine research

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Boris Johnson today urged Britons to brace for ‘substantial disruption’ that could last months as he pumped £46million into a coronavirus vaccine and testing kits. The funding boost – which is coming from the UK’s international development aid budget – brings the British Government’s commitment up to a total of £91million.  However, Mr Johnson warned … Read more

Working from home as a precaution against coronavirus could ‘strain the internet’

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Self-isolating and working from home as a precaution against coronavirus could overload broadband networks and cause internet ‘bottlenecks’, experts warn Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy  It is hoped avoiding offices will prevent employees contracting coronavirus  Experts warn the added strain could cause some connection difficulties   Domestic broadband with old copper wires … Read more

Hackers are disguising phishing attacks as official emails from public health groups

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Criminals are using the coronavirus outbreak to try and bait people into clicking suspicious links in a bid to hack into their computers and steal personal information.  Cyber-security researchers have identified several campaigns where hackers pretend to be legitimate health organisations to ensnare victims.  Users are being urged by experts to not click on any … Read more

Lori Loughlin’s daughter Olivia Jade parties with Kendall and Kylie in LA

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Olivia Jade turned heads in a leggy cowgirl costume as she hung out at a celeb-packed party on Thursday night.  The 20-year-old YouTuber was pictured leaving the SHOREbar in Santa Monica where stars such as Drake and Kendall and Kylie Jenner were partying at a Western theme birthday bash. Olivia showed off her toned legs … Read more

Watch your back! People have shared the best pranks they have played on family members

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Gotcha! Pranksters share their most satisfying tricks – including one who covered Brussels sprouts in chocolate so they looked like STRAWBERRIES People from across the globe have shared pranks they have played on loved ones Includes one mother who cut her fussy daughter’s sandwich into a puzzle shape Another shows ‘princess’ ice pack a wife … Read more

Rare functioning Apple-1 Computer is expected to fetch over $300,000 at auction in Boston next week

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Rare fully-functional Apple-1 Computer is expected to fetch over $300,000 when it goes up for auction in Boston next week alongside a Macintosh PowerBook signed by Steve Jobs and a ‘Think different’ watch The Apple-1 machine was the first product sold by the Apple Computer company Once a museum piece, the unit being sold has been … Read more

Rita Ora partied into the early hours with Joey Essex at her home following TINGS party

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Rita Ora partied into the early hours with Joey Essex and a host of celebrity friends following the TINGS magazine party on Thursday night.  The singer, 29, was joined by the TOWIE star, 29, at her property in London quite late in the evening for the star-studded afterparty.  The pair met through Rita’s friend Vas … Read more

Self-isolating coronavirus patients ‘could receive home deliveries’

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Self-isolating coronavirus patients could receive home deliveries of food and supplies under government plans to keep patients out of hospital – but supermarkets already warn they won’t be able to cope Government looking at home food deliveries for coronavirus isolation at home  Supermarkets warn they might not have capacity given huge potential numbers  Health Secretary … Read more

Amber Pierson brands claims she had fling with Maura Higgins’ ex Curtis Pritchard as ‘complete lies’

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Curtis Pritchard has headed off on tour with the blonde dancer he was accused of cheating on his ex-girlfriend Maura Higgins with just days after their split. And, Amber Pierson took to Instagram on Friday afternoon to set the record straight, after a week of dealing with the false ‘cheating’ allegations and negative messages on social … Read more