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‘UK missed three chances to join EU scheme to bulk-buy protective equipment’

‘UK missed three chances to join EU scheme to bulk-buy protective equipment’

‘UK missed three chances to join EU scheme to bulk-buy protective equipment’

13 April 2020

Britain failed to utilise opportunities to get items such as masks, gowns and gloves under an EU initiative, according to reports.


Seaside visitors fined as vast majority of Britons observe lockdown

Seaside visitors fined as vast majority of Britons observe lockdown

Seaside visitors fined as vast majority of Britons observe lockdown

13 April 2020

Officers clamped down on tourists defying Government coronavirus advice.


Next says it will start selling online again on Tuesday

Next says it will start selling online again on Tuesday

Next says it will start selling online again on Tuesday

13 April 2020

The retail giant closed its online operations in late March in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.


Public needs to hear about plans to change lockdown, academic says

Public needs to hear about plans to change lockdown, academic says

Public needs to hear about plans to change lockdown, academic says

13 April 2020

It has been three weeks since the lockdown began but strong public support to stick to the measures ‘won’t last’, Professor Linda Bauld said.


New documentary to explore ‘inconsistencies’ in Cyprus ‘gang-rape’ case

New documentary to explore ‘inconsistencies’ in Cyprus ‘gang-rape’ case

New documentary to explore ‘inconsistencies’ in Cyprus ‘gang-rape’ case

13 April 2020

The teenager convicted of lying about gang rape in Cyprus will speak in her first television interview.


Sir Keir Starmer launches probe into leak of anti-Semitism report

Sir Keir Starmer launches probe into leak of anti-Semitism report

Sir Keir Starmer launches probe into leak of anti-Semitism report

13 April 2020

The Labour leader’s predecessor Jeremy Corbyn has been criticised for his handling of the issue.


Almost 100 care homes record Covid-19 outbreaks in just 24 hours

Almost 100 care homes record Covid-19 outbreaks in just 24 hours

Almost 100 care homes record Covid-19 outbreaks in just 24 hours

13 April 2020

The UK’s chief medical officer said around 13.5% of care homes have confirmed coronavirus cases.


Family helps more than 50 isolated neighbours during lockdown

Family helps more than 50 isolated neighbours during lockdown

Family helps more than 50 isolated neighbours during lockdown

13 April 2020

The Barry family from Breightmet, in Greater Manchester, has offered free vegetables, food deliveries and support to vulnerable residents.


Dominic Raab says it is ‘far too early’ to relax Covid-19 lockdown rules

Dominic Raab says it is ‘far too early’ to relax Covid-19 lockdown rules

Dominic Raab says it is ‘far too early’ to relax Covid-19 lockdown rules

13 April 2020

He claimed the plan was working but that the crisis was not yet past its peak.


University awarded £70,000 to study success of Kenwood home appliances

University awarded £70,000 to study success of Kenwood home appliances

University awarded £70,000 to study success of Kenwood home appliances

13 April 2020

Funding will pay for a four-year project at the University of Portsmouth.


More government funding for charities and public services

More government funding for charities and public services

More government funding for charities and public services

13 April 2020

An additional £600m has been earmarked for public services, while charities can bid for parts of a £33m ‘wellbeing fund’.


UK not past coronavirus peak but there are positive signs – Dominic Raab

UK not past coronavirus peak but there are positive signs – Dominic Raab

UK not past coronavirus peak but there are positive signs – Dominic Raab

13 April 2020

Mr Raab said the Government’s plan was working and urged people to ‘stick with it’.


Researchers try to find ways to deal with ventilator shortage

Researchers try to find ways to deal with ventilator shortage

Researchers try to find ways to deal with ventilator shortage

13 April 2020

Australian researchers have successfully tested ventilator splitting but warn it needs further trials.


The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus outbreak

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus outbreak

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus outbreak

13 April 2020

From doctors to porters, dozens of frontline workers have already died in the fight against the pandemic.


Cello saved Holocaust survivor from the gas chamber

Cello saved Holocaust survivor from the gas chamber

Cello saved Holocaust survivor from the gas chamber

13 April 2020

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch played in the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz before being transported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.


Bobby the wounded fox cub has brush with the law

Bobby the wounded fox cub has brush with the law

Bobby the wounded fox cub has brush with the law

13 April 2020

Armed police cared for the cub after it was found wounded in a park in London.


Charles hails work of Sikhs during Covid-19 crisis as festival goes ahead

Charles hails work of Sikhs during Covid-19 crisis as festival goes ahead

Charles hails work of Sikhs during Covid-19 crisis as festival goes ahead

13 April 2020

The lockdown means public festivities in Trafalgar Square have been cancelled.


Scientists discover supernova that outshines all others

Scientists discover supernova that outshines all others

Scientists discover supernova that outshines all others

13 April 2020

Scientists say the supernova is at least twice as bright and energetic, and likely to be more massive than any yet recorded.


Lockdown in Wales is working, says First Minister

Lockdown in Wales is working, says First Minister

Lockdown in Wales is working, says First Minister

13 April 2020

Mark Drakeford spoke out as Public Health Wales revealed the number of people who have died after contracting Covid-19 rose by 15 to 384.


Coronavirus death toll at care home hits 13

Coronavirus death toll at care home hits 13

Coronavirus death toll at care home hits 13

13 April 2020

The latest death at Stanley Park Care Home in County Durham occurred on Monday morning.


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