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Captain Tom Moore to be honoured in City of London’s first ‘virtual’ ceremony

Captain Tom Moore to be honoured in City of London’s first ‘virtual’ ceremony

Captain Tom Moore to be honoured in City of London’s first ‘virtual’ ceremony

10 May 2020

The fundraising phenomenon says he is humbled by the love and gratitude he has received from the British public.


Quarantine for UK arrivals ‘makes sense in holding back second Covid-19 surge’

Quarantine for UK arrivals ‘makes sense in holding back second Covid-19 surge’

Quarantine for UK arrivals ‘makes sense in holding back second Covid-19 surge’

10 May 2020

The Government will not be able to ‘wave a magic wand’ and expect the quarantine to work without a lot of infrastructure, Dr Peter Drobac said.


Manchester Arena survivor joins friend in charity virtual handcycle ride

Manchester Arena survivor joins friend in charity virtual handcycle ride

Manchester Arena survivor joins friend in charity virtual handcycle ride

10 May 2020

Martin Hibbert and Gary Dawson planned to cycle in Italy before the coronavirus crisis emerged.


PM dropping ‘stay home’ slogan risks people socialising, Sage scientist warns

PM dropping ‘stay home’ slogan risks people socialising, Sage scientist warns

PM dropping ‘stay home’ slogan risks people socialising, Sage scientist warns

10 May 2020

Leaders in the devolved nations have said they will not use the new message


Devolved leaders reject Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ advice in favour of ‘stay at home’

Devolved leaders reject Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ advice in favour of ‘stay at home’

Devolved leaders reject Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ advice in favour of ‘stay at home’

10 May 2020

The Prime Minister is preparing to unveil his plans to ease the lockdown in a broadcast to the nation on Sunday evening.


Government faces new legal challenge over ‘systemic’ PPE failures

Government faces new legal challenge over ‘systemic’ PPE failures

Government faces new legal challenge over ‘systemic’ PPE failures

10 May 2020

Health professionals say action must be taken quickly so that ‘lessons can be learnt’ from the Covid-19 crisis and help shape future responses.


Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stick with ‘stay home’ message

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stick with ‘stay home’ message

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stick with ‘stay home’ message

10 May 2020

Leaders of all three devolved Governments spoke after the Prime Minister’s new ‘stay alert’ slogan was reported in a newspaper.


More migrants make it to UK shores amid bank holiday surge

More migrants make it to UK shores amid bank holiday surge

More migrants make it to UK shores amid bank holiday surge

10 May 2020

A huge surge in migrant crossings has taken place over the weekend, with what is believed to be a new single-day record on Friday.


Northern Ireland will keep ‘Stay at home, save lives’ message, says Foster

Northern Ireland will keep ‘Stay at home, save lives’ message, says Foster

Northern Ireland will keep ‘Stay at home, save lives’ message, says Foster

10 May 2020

The First Minister said Northern Ireland will have a ‘road map’ for moving out of lockdown at the beginning of the week.


‘Stay at home’ messaging has not changed in Wales, ministers say

‘Stay at home’ messaging has not changed in Wales, ministers say

‘Stay at home’ messaging has not changed in Wales, ministers say

10 May 2020

Health minister Vaughan Gething said the UK Government’s new slogan had not been agreed or discussed with other nations.


Concerns raised Government coronavirus app could be used to ‘prank’ people

Concerns raised Government coronavirus app could be used to ‘prank’ people

Concerns raised Government coronavirus app could be used to ‘prank’ people

10 May 2020

The app is being trialled on the Isle of Wight.


In Video: RHS Wisley has a special message for the NHS

In Video: RHS Wisley has a special message for the NHS

In Video: RHS Wisley has a special message for the NHS

10 May 2020

Experts continue to tend to the garden despite its closure during lockdown.


Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

10 May 2020

The First Minister said she would stick with the original message, ‘given the critical point we are at’.


Doctor with passion for photography captures hospital’s coronavirus battle

Doctor with passion for photography captures hospital’s coronavirus battle

Doctor with passion for photography captures hospital’s coronavirus battle

10 May 2020

Tuck Goh, who works in a busy emergency department, wants to document the Covid-19 response for future generations


Arlene Foster says there may be ‘slight differences’ to easing lockdown measures across UK

Arlene Foster says there may be ‘slight differences’ to easing lockdown measures across UK

Arlene Foster says there may be ‘slight differences’ to easing lockdown measures across UK

10 May 2020

The total number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland is now at 430.


On the front line: From theatre performer to Nightingale porter

On the front line: From theatre performer to Nightingale porter

On the front line: From theatre performer to Nightingale porter

10 May 2020

Martin Harding found work at the London Nightingale Hospital after the show he was performing in closed.


Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

10 May 2020

The First Minister said she will continue to use the ‘stay at home’ message to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, ‘given the critical point we are at’.


Avon to launch fashionable face masks across Europe

Avon to launch fashionable face masks across Europe

Avon to launch fashionable face masks across Europe

10 May 2020

The chief executive said masks are expected to be become the new ‘must-have accessory’ as the world emerges from lockdown.


Retail footfall suffers greatest ever decline as shoppers stay at home

Retail footfall suffers greatest ever decline as shoppers stay at home

Retail footfall suffers greatest ever decline as shoppers stay at home

10 May 2020

Springboard’s latest monthly footfall monitor revealed a ‘decline of unprecedented magnitude’ in April.


Decisions on shops reopening should be based on safety – retail group

Decisions on shops reopening should be based on safety – retail group

Decisions on shops reopening should be based on safety – retail group

10 May 2020

British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson said she expects a ‘gradual lifting’ of lockdown measures.


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