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‘Shocked’ Starmer calls for unity after leaked dossier on Labour infighting

‘Shocked’ Starmer calls for unity after leaked dossier on Labour infighting

New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has ordered an investigation into the contents of the dossier and how it was leaked.

Scottish Health Secretary defends care home PPE supply chain plans

Scottish Health Secretary defends care home PPE supply chain plans

Jeane Freeman said action was taken early on to scale up the national procurement operation.

Hillsborough survivor dies after contracting coronavirus

Hillsborough survivor dies after contracting coronavirus

Liverpool fan Dave Roland was captured in a poignant photograph in the aftermath of the disaster in April 1989.

Care home residents and staff to be given access to Covid-19 testing

Care home residents and staff to be given access to Covid-19 testing

Care home providers said official figures on deaths do not match what they are seeing on the ground.

Second World War bomber pilot dies aged 98

Second World War bomber pilot dies aged 98

Sydney ‘Stevie’ Stevens, who received the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery, flew Lancaster bombers.

HS2 given green light to enter construction phase

HS2 given green light to enter construction phase

The Government has issued a notice to proceed to the companies that will build the high-speed railway.

Protective gowns and masks could be reused as stocks run low, document shows

Protective gowns and masks could be reused as stocks run low, document shows

Some hospitals have already begun cleaning single-use gowns to preserve stocks.

Final Hillsborough memorial service cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Final Hillsborough memorial service cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The Hillsborough Family Support Group was due to hold its last service at the home of Liverpool, 31 years since the disaster.

Key questions surrounding the World Health Organisation

Key questions surrounding the World Health Organisation

The WHO followed in the steps of similar pan-national organisations.

Veteran, 99, raises more than £3 million for NHS in half a day

Veteran, 99, raises more than £3 million for NHS in half a day

His fundraising efforts have been praised by a number of famous faces.

What the papers say – April 15

What the papers say – April 15

The forecasted shock to the British economy caused by coronavirus leads Wednesday’s papers.

Two million could lose jobs amid Covid-19 crisis, watchdog warns

Two million could lose jobs amid Covid-19 crisis, watchdog warns

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Government to publish its exit strategy from the lockdown this week.

What is the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies?

What is the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies?

Sage has become active to advise on the UK government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gecko owner creates tiny art gallery for her pet

Gecko owner creates tiny art gallery for her pet

Jill Young made miniature gecko-themed versions of some of her favourite paintings to put inside it.

Government pledges Covid-19 test for ‘everyone who needs one’ in social care settings

Government pledges Covid-19 test for ‘everyone who needs one’ in social care settings

Care providers are to identify workers eligible for testing and refer them to their local testing centre.

Daughter who lost nurse mother vows to buy more PPE for hospital

Daughter who lost nurse mother vows to buy more PPE for hospital

Sara Dee Trollope died at Watford General Hospital on April 10.

Thousands of rough sleepers still not safely housed, charities say

Thousands of rough sleepers still not safely housed, charities say

Local authorities were urged to find accomodation for homeless people by March 29, to protect them during the coronavirus pandemic.

Great-grandmother with terminal cancer celebrates 81st after beating Covid-19

Great-grandmother with terminal cancer celebrates 81st after beating Covid-19

Mavis Torrance said she feared she would not make it after being told she had tested positive for the virus.

Joe Wicks claims Guinness World Record for his online fitness class

Joe Wicks claims Guinness World Record for his online fitness class

He has also reached 2.2 million subscribers on YouTube.

Chancellor warns more tough times ahead as watchdog says economy may shrink 35%

Chancellor warns more tough times ahead as watchdog says economy may shrink 35%

The Department of Health said 12,107 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for the virus in the UK as of 5pm on Monday.

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