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'The busiest day': Golf and tennis are returning in England

BBC Sport speaks to grassroots sport clubs as golf, tennis and fishing are among the sports set to start coming out of lockdown.

Coronavirus: How to socially distance on public transport

London’s transport authorities say travel is only for ‘essential journeys’ during the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Who should wear a face mask or face covering?

For the first time, people in England are being advised to wear face coverings in some situations.

UK furlough scheme extended by four months

The scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus has been extended to the end of October.

Coronavirus: Holiday park booking requests surge

It says the rise follows the easing of restrictions in England, which do not apply in Wales.

Coronavirus: Victoria ticket worker dies after being spat at

Belly Mujinga's husband says she was "a good person, a good mother, and a good wife".

'After a minute it would be horrible' - Bunce verdict on Tyson comeback talk

As Mike Tyson stokes speculation he may return to boxing, 5 Live's Steve Bunce warns any real fight would prove "horrible".

Playing tennis during coronavirus: What are the latest rules on safety?

One-to-one coaching, as well as a game of singles with someone from outside your household, will be permitted in England from Wednesday.

Foreign holiday season likely to be cancelled, says minister

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says "big, lavish international holidays" are unlikely this summer.

Coronavirus: How lockdown rules differ in Northern Ireland

How Stormont's approach to easing restrictions differs from that taken by GB and the Republic of Ireland.

Coronavirus: What does it mean if I've been furloughed by work?

Millions unable to do their job due to coronavirus will have their wages paid by a new scheme.

Coronavirus: Police forces deliver 12-year-old's PPE for grandmother

The Wiltshire and Northamptonshire forces help Cameron Douglas deliver his homemade face shields.

'Football shouldn't even be spoken about' - Rose criticises restart plans

England defender Danny Rose criticises the Premier League's plans to restart the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

How reopened schools in Denmark keep children safely apart

What's it like in a school that has re-opened? Denmark and Germany show how it might look.

Coronavirus: How many people have died in the UK?

Official statistics show a large increase in the number of UK deaths above the expected level.