Home   National   Archive

Subscribe Now

National News

South Korea’s contact tracing is a ‘fine example’ for UK, key adviser says

South Korea’s contact tracing is a ‘fine example’ for UK, key adviser says

South Korea’s contact tracing is a ‘fine example’ for UK, key adviser says

05 May 2020

Deputy chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean said the Government should look to Seoul for having brought coronavirus under control.


Opening all schools would lead to risk of second coronavirus spike – Dominic Raab

Opening all schools would lead to risk of second coronavirus spike – Dominic Raab

Opening all schools would lead to risk of second coronavirus spike – Dominic Raab

05 May 2020

The Government is looking at a ‘phased approach’ as Dominic Raab said the evidence warned against reopening all schools.


One dead, two injured after reportedly being attacked by water buffalo

One dead, two injured after reportedly being attacked by water buffalo

One dead, two injured after reportedly being attacked by water buffalo

05 May 2020

Police are investigating the circumstances.


A number of weeks to go before NI lockdown eased, says chief medical officer

A number of weeks to go before NI lockdown eased, says chief medical officer

A number of weeks to go before NI lockdown eased, says chief medical officer

05 May 2020

Northern Ireland’s death toll from Covid-19 climbed to 404, figures released on Tuesday show.


One person believed dead after ‘stabbing’ at village Co-op

One person believed dead after ‘stabbing’ at village Co-op

One person believed dead after ‘stabbing’ at village Co-op

05 May 2020

Eyewitnesses described seeing people running from the store in the Rhondda Valley.


Health minister ‘shocked’ by images of packed Aer Lingus flight

Health minister ‘shocked’ by images of packed Aer Lingus flight

Health minister ‘shocked’ by images of packed Aer Lingus flight

05 May 2020

Robin Swann criticised the airline after pictures showed an almost full cabin with no apparent evidence of social distancing.


Isle of Wight residents split on being ‘guinea pigs’ for coronavirus app

Isle of Wight residents split on being ‘guinea pigs’ for coronavirus app

Isle of Wight residents split on being ‘guinea pigs’ for coronavirus app

05 May 2020

The app was first made available to NHS and council staff and will be widened to the general Isle of Wight public on Thursday.


Uplifting news: 26-hour disco for charity and penguins named after NHS heroes

Uplifting news: 26-hour disco for charity and penguins named after NHS heroes

Uplifting news: 26-hour disco for charity and penguins named after NHS heroes

05 May 2020

A round-up of Tuesday’s feelgood stories.


Disabled student teaching sign language to thousands with free video lessons

Disabled student teaching sign language to thousands with free video lessons

Disabled student teaching sign language to thousands with free video lessons

05 May 2020

15-year-old Tyrese Dibba is teaching British Sign Language over video during the coronavirus lockdown.


What do the latest statistics tell us about Covid-19 deaths?

What do the latest statistics tell us about Covid-19 deaths?

What do the latest statistics tell us about Covid-19 deaths?

05 May 2020

Nearly a quarter of deaths recorded so far in England and Wales took place in care homes.


Woman arrested following reports of stabbing

Woman arrested following reports of stabbing

Woman arrested following reports of stabbing

05 May 2020

Police and emergency services attended Tylacelyn Road, Pen Y Graig, Rhondda Valley.


Marks & Spencer expands food delivery service

Marks & Spencer expands food delivery service

Marks & Spencer expands food delivery service

05 May 2020

The retailer has added 20 stores and will provide a “more extensive range” of its products.


Lloyds lends £1bn to small businesses in 24 hours

Lloyds lends £1bn to small businesses in 24 hours

Lloyds lends £1bn to small businesses in 24 hours

05 May 2020

The money was paid into business accounts on Tuesday, after a new Government-backed scheme launched on Monday.


More Sage documents to be published in transparency bid

More Sage documents to be published in transparency bid

More Sage documents to be published in transparency bid

05 May 2020

The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has published a cache of papers that have formed the basis of its advice.


Just 22% of carers needing a Covid-19 test can get one, research says

Just 22% of carers needing a Covid-19 test can get one, research says

Just 22% of carers needing a Covid-19 test can get one, research says

05 May 2020

Backlogs in the referral systems are preventing social care staff accessing test slots, the National Care Forum found.


Cybersecurity agencies warn of criminals targeting healthcare firms

Cybersecurity agencies warn of criminals targeting healthcare firms

Cybersecurity agencies warn of criminals targeting healthcare firms

05 May 2020

Cybersecurity agencies have urged staff in the healthcare sector to increase their password security to protect themselves from hackers.


Ministers looking at easing outdoor restrictions as part of lockdown review

Ministers looking at easing outdoor restrictions as part of lockdown review

Ministers looking at easing outdoor restrictions as part of lockdown review

05 May 2020

Recorded deaths in the UK involving coronavirus have reached 32,375 according to official figures.


MOST READ

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More