UK schools to close from Friday

Schools across the UK will close from Friday until further notice, the education secretary has announced.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Gavin Williamson also confirmed that exams and assessments would not be held this academic year.

It comes after a further 32 coronavirus-related deaths in England, taking the total number in the UK to 104.

Mr Williamson told MPs: "I want to provide parents, students and staff with the certainty they need.

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