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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.

‘Kind-hearted’ NHS worker dies after contracting Covid-19

‘Kind-hearted’ NHS worker dies after contracting Covid-19

Grandmother Maureen Ellington had worked for the NHS as a healthcare assistant for over 25 years at hospitals in Bristol.

Social distancing may be needed intermittently into 2022, research suggests

Social distancing may be needed intermittently into 2022, research suggests

Scientists say that while one-time social distancing may suppress cases to within hospital capacity, infections will resurge once measures are lifted.

Third of small firms have been given cash grants, says Chancellor

Third of small firms have been given cash grants, says Chancellor

Rishi Sunak said a third of small businesses have access to grants and employers will be able to claim furlough cash for workers from April 20.

Health bodies ‘working towards’ daily publication of Covid-19 care home deaths

Health bodies ‘working towards’ daily publication of Covid-19 care home deaths

Public Health England would like to see more rapid updates amid concerns that deaths are going ‘under the radar’.

Increasing evidence of plateau in Covid-19 figures, medical chief says

Increasing evidence of plateau in Covid-19 figures, medical chief says

Stephen Powis urged the public not to become complacent, adding that lockdown compliance levels among the public are ‘very high’.

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