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Cabinet Office ‘rebutting around 70 false Covid-19 narratives every week’

Cabinet Office ‘rebutting around 70 false Covid-19 narratives every week’

The Culture Secretary said ‘fast action’ was needed to ‘nip this kind of stuff in the bud’.

Culture Secretary praises BBC for Covid-19 coverage, but says it must ‘reform’

Culture Secretary praises BBC for Covid-19 coverage, but says it must ‘reform’

Despite praising the broadcaster, Oliver Dowden said that the broadcaster does not have an “unblemished record” during the pandemic.

Green light for Commons electronic voting after first part-virtual sitting

Green light for Commons electronic voting after first part-virtual sitting

The temporary move means MPs would not be required to walk through the division lobbies.

People with Covid-19 but no symptoms ‘need to be identified to lift lockdown’

People with Covid-19 but no symptoms ‘need to be identified to lift lockdown’

Professor Jimmy Whitworth says the only way to determine who is asymptomatic is to test them.

People urged to take sunshine vitamin supplement during lockdown

People urged to take sunshine vitamin supplement during lockdown

Officials have issued an update on vitamin D on the NHS website.

Universities could face £2.5bn funding ‘black hole’ without Government support

Universities could face £2.5bn funding ‘black hole’ without Government support

Tens of thousands of jobs risk being lost if urgent action is not taken, a new report warns.

Boy, 17, charged with sexual offences at Devon nursery

Boy, 17, charged with sexual offences at Devon nursery

Devon and Cornwall Police launched an investigation after allegations were made.

Captain Tom Moore praised by head of the Armed Forces

Captain Tom Moore praised by head of the Armed Forces

The 99-year-old has raised more than £28 million for the NHS.

Charity worker to swim 2.6km in back garden after marathon disappointment

Charity worker to swim 2.6km in back garden after marathon disappointment

Sophie Allen is one of many people taking part in activities on Sunday to help bridge the fundraising gap left by the absence of the London marathon.

Joiner enjoys socially distanced celebrations after £58m EuroMillions win

Joiner enjoys socially distanced celebrations after £58m EuroMillions win

Ryan Hoyle, 38, from near Rochdale, said he will now help his parents and brother retire.

NI minister reveals sudden death increase came after officials probed figures

NI minister reveals sudden death increase came after officials probed figures

The Department of Health on Wednesday announced that the number of Covid-19-related deaths had increased by 34 to 250.

Coronavirus causes closure of 100 petrol stations

Coronavirus causes closure of 100 petrol stations

The Petrol Retailers Association said the final total could reach 1,000.

NCSC email reporting service removes more than 80 scams in first day

NCSC email reporting service removes more than 80 scams in first day

The new Suspicious Email Reporting Service received over 5,000 reports in its first day.

Millions of masks needed every week in Covid-19 battle – NHS procurement chief

Millions of masks needed every week in Covid-19 battle – NHS procurement chief

Frontline workers are getting through a ‘staggering’ amount of personal protective equipment.

Streets and roads deserted as clock strikes noon one month into lockdown

Streets and roads deserted as clock strikes noon one month into lockdown

Pictures taken at midday on Wednesday show the public heeding advice by the Government to stay indoors.

Fitting legacy of Hillsborough would be public advocate for disasters, says MP

Fitting legacy of Hillsborough would be public advocate for disasters, says MP

Labour’s Maria Eagle has brought forward a Bill which aims to help support families and survivors.

Archbishop says NI abortion law is ‘unjust’

Archbishop says NI abortion law is ‘unjust’

Catholic primate of all-Ireland Eamon Martin urged lawmakers at Stormont to urgently debate the matter.

Fears bored and isolated youngsters could be radicalised online during lockdown

Fears bored and isolated youngsters could be radicalised online during lockdown

Counter terrorism police have urged the public to look out for warning signs.

Charles urges using crisis ‘to reset our course putting people and planet first’

Charles urges using crisis ‘to reset our course putting people and planet first’

In a message to mark Earth Day, the heir to the throne said the coronavirus pandemic had shown the true nature of a global emergency.

Marriott Hotels agrees to put 1,500 casual workers on Government furlough scheme

Marriott Hotels agrees to put 1,500 casual workers on Government furlough scheme

The chain initially said they were “yet to determine” whether staff on zero hours contracts would be entitled to the cash during lockdown.

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