The comments come as the government's Job Retention Scheme - or furlough - went live today. Under the scheme, employers can go online to claim cash grants worth up to 80 per cent of wages, capped at £2,500 a month per worker during the lockdown.

A report published today urges the Chancellor to also consider extending the 80 per cent wage replacement to employees who reduce their working hours to accommodate childcare.

Some parents could be forced to spend virtually the entire day balancing work commitments and childcare responsibilities during the Covid-19 lockdown, experts have warned.

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Facing disaster, Russian businesses find Kremlin aid lacking

MOSCOW – Desperate business owners in Russia have been pleading with the Kremlin for help in the pandemic shutdown. The response, however, has been slow and largely focused on big industries, leaving most smaller companies to fend for themselves and raising the prospect of massive unemployment and social unrest.

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Listen to Charli XCX’s latest quarantine single “Claws”

Charli XCX has released her second single from quarantine. Listen to "Claws" at the top of the page. The song was produced by Dylan Brady of 100 Gecs, so it sounds like getting sucked into a modem and spat back out in a brightly colored cartoon.

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Lakhs of IT employees likely to continue to work from home post-lockdown

BENGALURU : More than one million information technology employees are expected to continue to work from home even after the coronavirus-inflicted lockdown situation returns to normalcy, says IT industry veteran Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan.

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Boris Johnson warns UK lockdown must continue as he returns to work

The Prime Minister has warned that easing lockdown could spark a second peak of infections

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Jenna Dewan in lockdown bliss as she enjoys morning cuddles with baby son Callum

Jenna Dewan is loving life as a new mum again.

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Warning that working from home during lockdown could cause fires

Employees working from home during the pandemic may be putting themselves at risk by overloading electrical sockets and charging devices on beds, a charity says.

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Coronavirus testing extended to all essential workers in England who have symptoms

All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. All in England, and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested, the government has announced.

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Gerry Cinnamon helps boost physical music sales with new album ‘The Bonny’

The physical market has been struggling as a result of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown

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Kylie Jenner unrecognizable as she goes makeup-free at home during coronavirus lockdown

KYLIE Jenner showed off her natural makeup look on Instagram look over the weekend. The fresh-faced Kardashian star tagged her brand Kylie Skin and wrote: “My skin these days”.

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After the production of television shows was put on hold earlier this year, amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, celebs took their shows online. Various television hosts, including Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen DeGeneres have been hosting virtual episode of their shows to keep the public entertained. The latest show to join the internet is American Idol. The popular reality show hosted its first-ever virtual episode on April 27.

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Covid-19: AP records 80 more positive cases; state tally at 1177

HYDERABAD: Eighty more people in Andhra Pradesh tested positive for covid-19 on Monday, taking the tally in the state to 1,177 cases.

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Boris Johnson says lockdown must go on - but we’re ‘beginning to turn the tide’

Boris Johnson today faced down his own MPs and a restless public by insisting the UK's coronavirus lockdown must go on.

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Reese Witherspoon makes questionable trip to beach with friends during lockdown

Reese Witherspoon was snapped heading for a day at the beach with her family and friends amid the coronavirus lockdown.

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Phillip Schofield shares snap of his unkempt hair as he moves into new bachelor pad

Phillip Schofield has been sporting a new look while stuck in lockdown.

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Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund promises to return investors money at earliest

NEW DELHI : Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, which closed six of its debt funds citing redemption pressures and lack of liquidity in the bond markets, on Monday said it is committed to return investor money at the earliest.

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Covid-19: Over 1.6 lakh Kerala expats register to return home

ERNAKULAM: Over 1.6 lakh expats have expressed interest in returning home to Kerala, hours after the state government introduced a web tool to gauge the numbers.

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The Latest: British GP planning for F1 race with no fans

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Lockdown party broken up by police after woman live-streamed footage on Facebook

Police were called to break up a noisy party at a house in Wales at the weekend after the host live-streamed footage from the event on Facebook.

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Govt should impose Covid-19 cess on ultra rich, says HD Kumaraswamy

Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy today said that the government should work towards lowering the cost of living, and it should impose coronavirus cess on the ultra-rich.

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Rupee rises to near 76 against US dollar today

The rupee today strengthened today against the US dollar as an improvement in global risk sentiment lifted emerging market currencies. Opening at 76.17 per US dollar, the rupee rose to 76.05 at day's high. The rupee last traded at 76.22 per USD as compared to previous close of 76.46. Most Asian currencies firmed on Monday as the Bank of Japan announced more stimulus steps to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus, while hopes for further help from other major central banks also underpinned sentiment.

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Opinion | Commercial real estate industry post corona, a kind of vaccine

A couple of years back when the government setup the Smart City Mission, the word “Social Distancing" was never heard and no pandemic of such scale ever considered. The current pandemic and the specific hotspots clearly indicate that it is imperative to do a major urban city extension programme to decongest the central business districts and other hubs which have been most affected by coronavirus. Let’s look at some specific issues of commercial and industrial spaces to then arrive at a city level recommendation.

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Telegram now has 400 million users worldwide

NEW DELHI: Instant messaging app and WhatsApp competitor, Telegram, has 400 million monthly users globally, it said on Monday. The platform has added 100 million new users from a year ago and has built its user base on the promise of secure messaging. WhatsApp had recently said it has 2 billion users worldwide.

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Scare for immunosuppressed teen as parents get Covid-19

An immunosuppressed Dublin teenager with a rare and painful disease has described how "scary and shocking" it was when both her parents contracted Covid-19.

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Furlough: What to look out for in your payslip at the end of the month

Millions of workers are set to receive their first furlough paycheck this week, after the Government opened its portal for the jobs retentions scheme.

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Cardi B screams in agony as she gets bikini wax during coronavirus lockdown

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Coronavirus: Piers Morgan slams lockdown flouters as he encourages government to set out plan

Six weeks into lockdown in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic, and there's talks of restrictions being lifted.

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Martin Keown on how footballers must behave after Moise Kean lap dancer lockdown party

Arsenal legend and Premier League pundit Martin Keown has reminded top footballers they must set the example to people of how to behave while in lockdown.

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Furloughed employees driving company cars - what you should know

Furlough has become a way of life for many workers across the country as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Scottish football crisis LIVE as Rangers promise SPFL rivals their evidence

It's a new week but it's the same old arguments in Scottish football as we continue to go over the crisis engulfing the game.

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Lockdown impact: Death toll in accidents drops significantly

Eight people lost their lives on Mumbai's suburban rail networkin April, a stark contrast to the 143 lives lost a month before, an official said on Monday.

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Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid

BEIJING – Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan’s central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets and more governments prepared to revive struggling economies by reopening businesses.

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Sebastian Stan reveals his thoughts about not being named the new Captain America

Sebastian Stan has played Captain America's loyal friend Bucky Barnes and his one-time enemy The Winter Soldier, but he doesn't mind being passed over for the iconic title.The 37-year-old Avengers: Endgame star opened up in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Friday about his co-star Anthony Mackie being named the successor to Captain America.He also delved into the production of their upcoming series The Falcon And The Winter Soldier and how he's been holding up while quarantining in New York City amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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American Idol: Lionel Richie, 70, embraces working from home for first time as top 20 sing remotely

Lionel Richie embraced working from home as American Idol's top 20 performed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday's episode of the ABC show.To make the show work, the top 20 contestants had to rely on 'groundbreaking technology' to transmit their sound, though all used the same ring lights and microphones when they sang.They performed in a wide variety of settings, from Florida to Canada, supported by a remote backing band and often surrounded by family.

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Kaia Gerber says she still wears Marc Jacobs Daisy in lockdown

She became the face of Marc Jacobs Daisy in 2017.And Kaia Gerber revealed that she still wears a spritz of the fragrance every day while hunkering down at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 18-year-old daughter of 1990s Supermodel Cindy Crawford shared with Allurethat she has used the perfume 'since I was 12 or 13.' Pampering herself: Kaia Gerber revealed that she still wears a spritz of Marc Jacobs Daisy every day while hunkering down at home amid the coronavirus pandemicShe said: 'I put it on 9 even though I'm not leaving the house - because it keeps me sane and makes me feel like I haven't [strayed] too far away from my normal routine.'The teen star also explained that while she stays home 'I've just really been taking the time to

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Melanie Griffith showcases her trim legs in cut-off shorts as she takes a break from home lockdown

She was among the top A-list actresses in Hollywood in the late 1980s and early 90s after her Academy Award-nominated performance in the box-office hit, Working Girl.And on Sunday, with much of the US still on some sort of lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, Melanie Griffith took a break from her home sequester in Los Angeles to have a chat with her gardener.The pair looked to be discussing the pending work needed to be done around the yard while she surveyed the landscape.

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Covid-19: Italy to begin easing lockdown measures

Italy will allow factories and building sites to reopen from 4 May and permit limited family visits as it prepares a staged end to Europe's longest coronavirus lockdown, the country's Prime Minister has said.

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PM Modi sticks to 'gamcha' mask during his video meet with CMs on Covid-19

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a videoconference with Chief Ministers over the COVID-19 situation, was seen covering his face with a traditional 'gamcha' on Monday.

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Some countries and US states move to ease virus lockdowns

WELLINGTON – Some countries and U.S. states are starting to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions and focus on fixing their battered economies.

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Gemma Collins slams coffee wait as she compares her importance to Boris Johnson

Gemma Collins is not someone who should be made to wait and she was not shy in admonishing her manager for making her do so.

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Manchester United plan to dominate Premier League should be obvious to Ed Woodward

Manchester United were always planning the next part of their rebuild this summer.

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Youths kissed and drank booze as mourners mocked coronavirus lockdown during wake for tragic pal

A group of youngsters gathered to celebrate the life of a tragic pal despite the social distancing measures.

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Eagles draft Temple University LB Shaun Bradley in 6th round

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 28: Shaun Bradley #5 of the Temple Owls reacts against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lincoln Financial Field on September 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Temple Owls defated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket

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Coronavirus update: Will India extend the lockdown? PM Modi talks to chief ministers over COVID-19 strategy

As India enters the final week of nationwide lockdown, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the chief minister today via a video conference to discuss the road ahead. The total number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 27,892 today, according to ministry of health and welfare. This will be the fourth such meeting between PM Narendra Modi and state chief minister since the outbreak emerged. The high level meeting is expected to discuss "graded" exit strategy from the lockdown, according to a report in PTI. India is under nationwide lockdown till May 3 to mitigate the spread of the virus.

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New Zealand has won battle against Covid-19 transmission - Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has claimed that the country has scored a significant victory against the spread of the coronavirus, as it began a phased exit from lockdown.

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Mindtree’s client concentration is a strength as covid drives demand for new technologies

Mindtree Ltd impressed the Street with better performance in the March quarter. The stock gained 8% in the early deals on Monday after the company reported a 1.9% sequential constant currency revenue growth and 1.5 percentage-points expansion in operating profit margins, despite business disruption by covid-19 and notable slowdown in travel & hospitality business.

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The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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6 new cases of COVID-19

Today New Zealand's total number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 6 – these are all confirmed cases. All of these are linked to existing clusters or overseas travel.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Government's new advice for working parents struggling with 'lockdown' childcare

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