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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

DARK SECRETS: Excess deaths continue to soar despite covid deaths decreasing | Rare Historical Photos

Excess deaths in the UK have continued to soar, as Covid deaths decreased for fourth week in a row, the latest data shows.

A total of 10,942 deaths from all causes were registered in England and Wales in the week to 26 August, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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