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More businesses placing staff on Government furlough scheme – survey

More businesses placing staff on Government furlough scheme – survey

More businesses placing staff on Government furlough scheme – survey

21 April 2020

It comes as 59% of firms said they have three months or less of cash in reserve.


Baby thought to be Scotland’s youngest Covid-19 patient recovers from virus

Baby thought to be Scotland’s youngest Covid-19 patient recovers from virus

Baby thought to be Scotland’s youngest Covid-19 patient recovers from virus

21 April 2020

Peyton Maguire, who was born eight weeks premature on March 26 at University Hospital Wishaw, tested positive for coronavirus on April 15.


Captain Tom Moore opens Yorkshire’s new Nightingale hospital

Captain Tom Moore opens Yorkshire’s new Nightingale hospital

Captain Tom Moore opens Yorkshire’s new Nightingale hospital

21 April 2020

Captain Tom received a standing ovation.


Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump as PM recovers from coronavirus

Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump as PM recovers from coronavirus

Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump as PM recovers from coronavirus

21 April 2020

Downing Street said they discussed the need for an international response to the pandemic and a post-Brexit trade deal.


Tributes paid to NHS worker who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes paid to NHS worker who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes paid to NHS worker who died after contracting Covid-19

21 April 2020

Kristy Jones was a mother-of-two who worked at NHS Lanarkshire for 24 years.


Mother-of-four dies after ‘battling cancer and Covid-19’

Mother-of-four dies after ‘battling cancer and Covid-19’

Mother-of-four dies after ‘battling cancer and Covid-19’

21 April 2020

Lorraine Duncan is believed to have contracted coronavirus while also undergoing chemotherapy.


MPs give green light to ‘virtual’ Parliament arrangements

MPs give green light to ‘virtual’ Parliament arrangements

MPs give green light to ‘virtual’ Parliament arrangements

21 April 2020

Under temporary measures drawn up by the House authorities, MPs will be able to contribute to proceedings through video links.


Mental health of frontline workers our priority, say William and Kate

Mental health of frontline workers our priority, say William and Kate

Mental health of frontline workers our priority, say William and Kate

21 April 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Foundation is backing a new initiative to support the psychological wellbeing of key workers.


No ‘political decision’ in not joining EU Covid-19 schemes – Hancock

No ‘political decision’ in not joining EU Covid-19 schemes – Hancock

No ‘political decision’ in not joining EU Covid-19 schemes – Hancock

21 April 2020

The Foreign Office’s top civil servant later made a U-turn on the suggestion.


Museums focus on virtual experiences as coronavirus lockdown goes on

Museums focus on virtual experiences as coronavirus lockdown goes on

Museums focus on virtual experiences as coronavirus lockdown goes on

21 April 2020

The museums have been closed since mid-March as part of social distancing rules.


Decade of ventilators to be made in just 10 weeks, manufacturing group head says

Decade of ventilators to be made in just 10 weeks, manufacturing group head says

Decade of ventilators to be made in just 10 weeks, manufacturing group head says

21 April 2020

Around 3,000 staff are making ventilators as part of a manufacturing consortium featuring more than 20 companies.


Britons turn to canal paths for their daily exercise, charity finds

Britons turn to canal paths for their daily exercise, charity finds

Britons turn to canal paths for their daily exercise, charity finds

21 April 2020

People are returning to quiet byways and towpaths to get their dose of fresh air closer to home, the Canal and River Trust found.


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.


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