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Why we might have passed a peak in coronavirus deaths

Why we might have passed a peak in coronavirus deaths

Why we might have passed a peak in coronavirus deaths

21 April 2020

April 8 continues to show the highest number of hospital deaths in England.


What changes have MPs and peers made to work through the coronavirus lockdown?

What changes have MPs and peers made to work through the coronavirus lockdown?

What changes have MPs and peers made to work through the coronavirus lockdown?

21 April 2020

Both Houses of Parliament have decided to continue to work via online means to allow scrutiny of Government to continue.


Restaurant chain bosses call for nine-month rent break

Restaurant chain bosses call for nine-month rent break

Restaurant chain bosses call for nine-month rent break

21 April 2020

Bosses at Caffe Nero, Pret a Manger, Franco Manca, Gordon Ramsay Group, Dishoom, Wahaca and Tortilla have backed the plea.


Belfast solicitor tells of ‘humbling’ stay in intensive care

Belfast solicitor tells of ‘humbling’ stay in intensive care

Belfast solicitor tells of ‘humbling’ stay in intensive care

21 April 2020

Niall Murphy spent 16 days in an induced coma at Antrim Area Hospital.


DIY masks ‘could help wipe out Covid-19’

DIY masks ‘could help wipe out Covid-19’

DIY masks ‘could help wipe out Covid-19’

21 April 2020

An academic has lent her support to the growing movement calling for mask use for the general public.


Covid-19 ‘economic emergency’ no reason to end lockdown early, Sturgeon says

Covid-19 ‘economic emergency’ no reason to end lockdown early, Sturgeon says

Covid-19 ‘economic emergency’ no reason to end lockdown early, Sturgeon says

21 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon spoke after a new report from the Scottish Government’s chief economist warned of an ‘unprecedented’ drop of up to 33% of GDP.


Vet’s socially distanced cow caesarean earns fans on social media

Vet’s socially distanced cow caesarean earns fans on social media

Vet’s socially distanced cow caesarean earns fans on social media

21 April 2020

Richard Spooner performed the procedure single handed at Easegill Head farm in Cumbria.


‘New people on the streets’ in Dublin as coronavirus lockdown hits

‘New people on the streets’ in Dublin as coronavirus lockdown hits

‘New people on the streets’ in Dublin as coronavirus lockdown hits

21 April 2020

People made shelters in hedges, shop doorways, between the columns of court buildings and underneath wheelie bins.


Consortium aims to make millions of protective gowns a month for NHS workers

Consortium aims to make millions of protective gowns a month for NHS workers

Consortium aims to make millions of protective gowns a month for NHS workers

21 April 2020

The Health Secretary has urged companies to help boost stocks.


NHS secures ‘cutting-edge’ cancer drug

NHS secures ‘cutting-edge’ cancer drug

NHS secures ‘cutting-edge’ cancer drug

21 April 2020

Larotrectinib is a so-called ‘tumour agnostic’ medicine, meaning it targets cancerous cells according to their genetic make-up.


Blogger’s appeal against Kezia Dugdale ruling heard in virtual courtroom

Blogger’s appeal against Kezia Dugdale ruling heard in virtual courtroom

Blogger’s appeal against Kezia Dugdale ruling heard in virtual courtroom

21 April 2020

Wings Over Scotland’s Stuart Campbell claimed the former Scottish Labour leader defamed him in a newspaper column.


Theories linking Covid-19 to 5G most common fake news Britons see – Ofcom survey

Theories linking Covid-19 to 5G most common fake news Britons see – Ofcom survey

Theories linking Covid-19 to 5G most common fake news Britons see – Ofcom survey

21 April 2020

It follows a number of vandalism and fire incidents against masts across the country over the Easter weekend.


Ousted John Lewis boss handed almost-£1m payout

Ousted John Lewis boss handed almost-£1m payout

Ousted John Lewis boss handed almost-£1m payout

21 April 2020

The group also confirmed a £892,362 pay packet given to Rob Collins, who had been managing director of the group’s Waitrose business.


Alexandra Palace transformed into food distribution hub during lockdown

Alexandra Palace transformed into food distribution hub during lockdown

Alexandra Palace transformed into food distribution hub during lockdown

21 April 2020

Food parcels are being prepared in the north London venue for people in need in the local area.


Record-breaking British rower pens book to help others during lockdown solitude

Record-breaking British rower pens book to help others during lockdown solitude

Record-breaking British rower pens book to help others during lockdown solitude

21 April 2020

Roz Savage hopes to share the ‘toolkit of mental strategies’ she developed during her time alone on the ocean.


Coronavirus antibody home tests not sensitive enough, study suggests

Coronavirus antibody home tests not sensitive enough, study suggests

Coronavirus antibody home tests not sensitive enough, study suggests

21 April 2020

Researchers said there is an urgent need for robust antibody detection approaches to support diagnostics, vaccine development and lockdown relaease.


Police working to ‘target-harden’ 5G phone masts after spate of attacks

Police working to ‘target-harden’ 5G phone masts after spate of attacks

Police working to ‘target-harden’ 5G phone masts after spate of attacks

21 April 2020

West Midlands Police are hoping to deter further attacks on the masts.


Amazon gives staff £2-an-hour pay rise as customers keep shopping

Amazon gives staff £2-an-hour pay rise as customers keep shopping

Amazon gives staff £2-an-hour pay rise as customers keep shopping

21 April 2020

The UK chief executive said warehouses have also been upgraded to provide safety to staff.


Chief Rabbi welcomes Starmer’s commitment to root out anti-Semitism

Chief Rabbi welcomes Starmer’s commitment to root out anti-Semitism

Chief Rabbi welcomes Starmer’s commitment to root out anti-Semitism

21 April 2020

Ephraim Mirvis, who strongly criticised Jeremy Corbyn, said the new Labour leader’s efforts to rebuild trust were ‘heartening’.


No 10 stands by 100k coronavirus testing target despite failure to use capacity

No 10 stands by 100k coronavirus testing target despite failure to use capacity

No 10 stands by 100k coronavirus testing target despite failure to use capacity

21 April 2020

Ministers are under pressure over the lack of tests being carried out and problems in the supply of protective equipment.


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