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More ‘springlike’ weather to return as UK lockdown looks set to continue

More ‘springlike’ weather to return as UK lockdown looks set to continue

More ‘springlike’ weather to return as UK lockdown looks set to continue

10 May 2020

An increase in wind and rain are expected, following the warm and sunny spells seen during the first half of the bank holiday weekend,


What has changed with Boris Johnson’s slight easing of lockdown?

What has changed with Boris Johnson’s slight easing of lockdown?

What has changed with Boris Johnson’s slight easing of lockdown?

10 May 2020

Devolved governments have their own powers to vary guidance.


Seamstress sews ‘You Are Loved’ message into hospital scrubs

Seamstress sews ‘You Are Loved’ message into hospital scrubs

Seamstress sews ‘You Are Loved’ message into hospital scrubs

10 May 2020

Jen Legg is a member of a group sewing scrubs for James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.


Mercedes facing potential court action over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

Mercedes facing potential court action over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

Mercedes facing potential court action over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

10 May 2020

Two law firms behind a similar group action against Volkswagen are investigating the possibility of legal action against Mercedes.


Queen ‘busy’ at Windsor amid claim she could be away from public life for months

Queen ‘busy’ at Windsor amid claim she could be away from public life for months

Queen ‘busy’ at Windsor amid claim she could be away from public life for months

10 May 2020

The monarch has already been at her Berkshire residence for almost eight weeks.


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.


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