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Covid-19: Plea to let students home for Christmas, and Prince Charles' warning
Sep 27, 2020
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. We'll have another update for you on Monday.
1. Let students go home for Christmas, says Labour
Thousands of university students across the UK have spent another night stuck in their halls of residence following local coronavirus outbreaks. Labour is calling on the government to promise them that they will be allowed to return home to their families for Christmas, after Health Secretary Matt Hancock refused to rule it out earlier this week. Meanwhile, many students have expressed worry and confusion about being locked down. We've put together a guide with tips for coping at uni during the pandemic.
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2. A million young people may need help, says Charles
Prince Charles has written a piece in the Sunday Telegraph highlighting the impact the coronavirus lockdown could have on young people. He suggests there could be a million young people "needing urgent help". There have been many warnings in recent months about how the pandemic is taking a toll on young people - whether it's their education, brain development or employment. But the heir to the throne imparts a message of hope, saying the task ahead to help their futures is "not insurmountable".
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3. Cardiff and Swansea prepare for lockdown
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