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Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000

Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000

Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000

20 April 2020

Alarm comes as Government launches financial packages for business.


Cellist wins Test Match Special acclaim with four-part rendition of famous theme

Cellist wins Test Match Special acclaim with four-part rendition of famous theme

Cellist wins Test Match Special acclaim with four-part rendition of famous theme

19 April 2020

‘I decided to do Soul Limbo because I was supposed to be playing cricket this weekend!’ she said.


10 things you are allowed to do outside during lockdown

10 things you are allowed to do outside during lockdown

10 things you are allowed to do outside during lockdown

19 April 2020

A list of what you can and cannot do when leaving your home during the Covid-19 lockdown.


Surgeon writes ballad for NHS workers who died in fight against coronavirus

Surgeon writes ballad for NHS workers who died in fight against coronavirus

Surgeon writes ballad for NHS workers who died in fight against coronavirus

19 April 2020

Charlie Knowles, an NHS surgeon and country singer, has already raised £3,500 for frontline workers through his musical ode to their services.


Pandemic, covidiot and more coronavirus words and phrases

Pandemic, covidiot and more coronavirus words and phrases

Pandemic, covidiot and more coronavirus words and phrases

19 April 2020

From self-isolation to quarantini, you may have heard all of these in some way, shape or form in recent weeks.


Brexit transition must be extended for two years, insists Scottish minister

Brexit transition must be extended for two years, insists Scottish minister

Brexit transition must be extended for two years, insists Scottish minister

19 April 2020

Mike Russell has urged the UK Government to request a longer period of negotiation due to the coronavirus crisis.


First two NHS Nightingale patients discharged

First two NHS Nightingale patients discharged

First two NHS Nightingale patients discharged

19 April 2020

The men were released from the pop-up facility on Sunday afternoon, NHS England said.


No date set for schools re-opening, Education Secretary confirms

No date set for schools re-opening, Education Secretary confirms

No date set for schools re-opening, Education Secretary confirms

19 April 2020

Gavin Williamson said five tests need to be met before schools re-open.


Ending social distancing ‘risks second wave of Covid-19 deaths in UK’

Ending social distancing ‘risks second wave of Covid-19 deaths in UK’

Ending social distancing ‘risks second wave of Covid-19 deaths in UK’

19 April 2020

Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said a relatively low increase in hospital deaths is ‘positive news’.


Prince of Wales to open temporary hospital in the Principality Stadium

Prince of Wales to open temporary hospital in the Principality Stadium

Prince of Wales to open temporary hospital in the Principality Stadium

19 April 2020

The stadium is the home of Welsh rugby and has previously seen performances by bands from Coldplay to the Rolling Stones.


Emergency appeal to help millions of unpaid carers during pandemic

Emergency appeal to help millions of unpaid carers during pandemic

Emergency appeal to help millions of unpaid carers during pandemic

19 April 2020

Carers Trust will provide grants of up to £300 directly to carers who are struggling financially.


Government receives 140,000 furlough scheme applications on launch day

Government receives 140,000 furlough scheme applications on launch day

Government receives 140,000 furlough scheme applications on launch day

19 April 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the ‘unprecedented job retention scheme will protect millions of jobs across the country and is now up and running’.


Gavin Williamson ‘cannot give date for reopening of schools’

Gavin Williamson ‘cannot give date for reopening of schools’

Gavin Williamson ‘cannot give date for reopening of schools’

19 April 2020

There have been reports that children could be back in the classroom in just three weeks.


Armour-clad runner completes charity fundraising trek on treadmill

Armour-clad runner completes charity fundraising trek on treadmill

Armour-clad runner completes charity fundraising trek on treadmill

19 April 2020

Mike Manders decided to undertake the challenge at home after the official Hull 10k race was postponed.


Another 41 people in Wales die after testing positive for coronavirus

Another 41 people in Wales die after testing positive for coronavirus

Another 41 people in Wales die after testing positive for coronavirus

19 April 2020

The figures were released by Public Health Wales on Sunday.


NHS Louisa Jordan ready for patients as Scots Covid-19 death toll passes 900

NHS Louisa Jordan ready for patients as Scots Covid-19 death toll passes 900

NHS Louisa Jordan ready for patients as Scots Covid-19 death toll passes 900

19 April 2020

Construction has been completed on the emergency hospital at the Scottish Events Campus.


War veteran Tom Moore’s charity cover on course for number one

War veteran Tom Moore’s charity cover on course for number one

War veteran Tom Moore’s charity cover on course for number one

19 April 2020

The 99-year-old could top the charts in time for his 100th birthday at the end of the month.


£1.25 billion package to help innovation firms during coronavirus crisis

£1.25 billion package to help innovation firms during coronavirus crisis

£1.25 billion package to help innovation firms during coronavirus crisis

19 April 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the initiative would include a £500 million investment fund for high-growth companies.


Sir Mo Farah: ‘Incredible’ Captain Tom Moore eclipses my achievements

Sir Mo Farah: ‘Incredible’ Captain Tom Moore eclipses my achievements

Sir Mo Farah: ‘Incredible’ Captain Tom Moore eclipses my achievements

19 April 2020

The four-time Olympic medallist said there were no real words to describe the fundraiser’s efforts.


Decision on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s temporary release delayed again

Decision on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s temporary release delayed again

Decision on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s temporary release delayed again

19 April 2020

The British-Iranian mother will now find out on Tuesday if she must return to Evin prison in Iran.


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