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RAF flypast for Captain Tom’s 100th birthday

RAF flypast for Captain Tom’s 100th birthday

Timings of the flypast have not been publicised amid fears that crowds could gather to view the spectacle.

Brown calls for global response to prevent second wave of coronavirus

Brown calls for global response to prevent second wave of coronavirus

Former PM calls for an end to ‘vaccine nationalism’ in the fight against coronavirus.

Relatives of key workers who died reflect on losses during minute’s silence

Relatives of key workers who died reflect on losses during minute’s silence

Bereaved family members said the UK-wide tribute was ‘humbling’ and ‘touching’.

Queen telephones New Zealand PM to check in over coronavirus outbreak

Queen telephones New Zealand PM to check in over coronavirus outbreak

Jacinda Ardern praised the monarch for her affection for the country.

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

If it is greater than one, the infection will ‘spread exponentially’, scientists say.

New mural to immortalise Captain Tom Moore’s NHS fundraising efforts

New mural to immortalise Captain Tom Moore’s NHS fundraising efforts

The graffiti mural bearing Captain Tom’s face has been painted to celebrate the pensioner’s inspirational example.

Double tragedy as NHS worker stabbed to death days before father’s funeral

Double tragedy as NHS worker stabbed to death days before father’s funeral

David Gomoh, 24, was killed in Newham, east London, on Sunday, as his family mourned his father’s death from a Covid-19 related illness.

Nearly half of international students against doing degrees online amid Covid-19

Nearly half of international students against doing degrees online amid Covid-19

The Government should do more to promote the post-study work visa in a bid to boost recruitment overseas, a report says.

What is the UK advice on wearing face masks?

What is the UK advice on wearing face masks?

The Scottish Government has recommended the public voluntarily wear them in ‘limited circumstances’.

Charles pays tribute to ex-tutor for fostering ‘deep and abiding love for Wales’

Charles pays tribute to ex-tutor for fostering ‘deep and abiding love for Wales’

Dr Tedi Millward, who taught the prince Welsh ahead of his investiture in 1969, has died at the age of 89.

Apple and Google could push back on UK coronavirus tracing app, expert warns

Apple and Google could push back on UK coronavirus tracing app, expert warns

NHSX has chosen not to use Apple and Google’s special joint approach.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

Amongst the most recent deaths are a hospital cleaner with a “heart of gold”.

What is the coronavirus contact-tracing phone app? And how soon can I get it?

What is the coronavirus contact-tracing phone app? And how soon can I get it?

The app is expected to be ready for widespread use in three weeks to help ease current lockdown measures and identify and contain the virus’s spread.

Drive-through clinic set up for sight-saving injections for vulnerable patients

Drive-through clinic set up for sight-saving injections for vulnerable patients

Age-related macular degeneration requires an injection treatment.

Gove defends stockpiling efforts as MPs question Government’s Covid-19 response

Gove defends stockpiling efforts as MPs question Government’s Covid-19 response

Michael Gove said ministers have responded by seeking to make sure they are in a position to ‘retool, refit and upgrade’ their response.

Britons want coronavirus fully contained before economy reopens, survey says

Britons want coronavirus fully contained before economy reopens, survey says

Seven in 10 Britons say they will be nervous about leaving the house after the lockdown eases.

Coronavirus outbreak could lead to ‘huge delays’ in court cases, report warns

Coronavirus outbreak could lead to ‘huge delays’ in court cases, report warns

Research suggests that waiting times for hearings could increase by more than 70% in the event of a six-month lockdown.

Parents urged to be on guard over syndrome that could be linked to Covid-19

Parents urged to be on guard over syndrome that could be linked to Covid-19

The syndrome causes a toxic shock-style inflammatory reaction.

Charity to close after raising millions to tackle childhood epilepsy

Charity to close after raising millions to tackle childhood epilepsy

The Muir Maxwell Trust was founded in 2003 by Ann and Jonny Maxwell after their son was diagnosed with a severe form of the condition.

Police make appeal on 10th anniversary of grandfather’s murder

Police make appeal on 10th anniversary of grandfather’s murder

Barry Rubery, 68, suffered fatal head injuries on April 28, 2010 when he returned to his home in South Gloucestershire after a night out.

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