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Google makes premium video chat platform free in race to take on Zoom

Google makes premium video chat platform free in race to take on Zoom

Google account holders can carry out group chats with up to 100 people for free.

Eleven Scottish NHS and care workers have died with Covid-19

Eleven Scottish NHS and care workers have died with Covid-19

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said laboratory-confirmed coronavirus deaths now total 1,415.

April 29: a significant date in the annals of history

April 29: a significant date in the annals of history

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds welcomed the birth of their son on Wednesday April 29 2020.

KFC to reopen 80 more restaurants for delivery across UK

KFC to reopen 80 more restaurants for delivery across UK

100 outlets will be open in total by next week.

Heathrow boss calls for travellers to be given health checks at airports

Heathrow boss calls for travellers to be given health checks at airports

Chief executive John Holland-Kaye said it is ‘critical’ that people travel ‘without the need for quarantine’.

Patel: Social distancing ‘in every single work area’ after lockdown

Patel: Social distancing ‘in every single work area’ after lockdown

The Home Secretary said there will be ‘new norms’ in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

Wild horse once declared extinct in the wild born at closed Whipsnade Zoo

Wild horse once declared extinct in the wild born at closed Whipsnade Zoo

A Przewalski’s foal, once declared extinct in the wild, has been born at the closed ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Will new father Boris Johnson take paternity leave?

Will new father Boris Johnson take paternity leave?

Mr Johnson’s son is the third baby to be born to a serving prime minister in recent history.

Nine-year-old Tobias inspired by Captain Tom for lockdown marathon

Nine-year-old Tobias inspired by Captain Tom for lockdown marathon

Tobias Weller has reached the half-way point in his challenge in Sheffield.

Chainmail from Mary Rose made of modern-style alloy

Chainmail from Mary Rose made of modern-style alloy

Scientists use 21st century x-ray to examine Tudor artefacts.

Schools will reopen in ‘phased manner’ after lockdown, says Education Secretary

Schools will reopen in ‘phased manner’ after lockdown, says Education Secretary

Gavin Wililamson said the Government did not plan to open schools during the summer holidays.

Coronavirus-linked deaths in Scotland total 2,272 since outbreak began

Coronavirus-linked deaths in Scotland total 2,272 since outbreak began

The latest National Records of Scotland figures include suspected or probable cases of Covid-19.

Household names sharing a birthday with Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’ son

Household names sharing a birthday with Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’ son

Stars from the worlds of sport, showbiz and popular culture were all born on April 29.

North Sea energy operator to axe 530 jobs

North Sea energy operator to axe 530 jobs

EnQuest has started a six-week consultation on its proposals, which come in the face of record low oil prices.

Tui extends cancellation of holidays until mid-June

Tui extends cancellation of holidays until mid-June

The UK’s biggest tour operator has cancelled all trips up to and including June 11.

Who are Boris Johnson’s children?

Who are Boris Johnson’s children?

The Prime Minister is known to have fathered six children.

Aldi offers face masks to all staff in stores

Aldi offers face masks to all staff in stores

The supermarket follows Asda in giving shop floor workers masks during the coronavirus crisis

Change to blood donation rules in Northern Ireland welcomed

Change to blood donation rules in Northern Ireland welcomed

A one-year deferral period which primarily affects sexually active gay men is to be reduced to three months.

Baby joy for Johnson comes after close brush with coronavirus

Baby joy for Johnson comes after close brush with coronavirus

The Prime Minister praised NHS staff for saving his life and now has them to thank for delivering his and Carrie Symonds’ new arrival.

John Lewis gets new Waitrose chief seven months after scrapping the role

John Lewis gets new Waitrose chief seven months after scrapping the role

James Bailey joins from Sainsbury’s where he was previously buying director for groceries.

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