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UK navigating uncharted waters during Covid-19 crisis: Ex-British Army chief

UK navigating uncharted waters during Covid-19 crisis: Ex-British Army chief

General Lord Dannatt said it was appropriate to draw analogies between the coronavirus crisis and wartime.

Meghan letter published to satisfy curiosity of readers, court hears

Meghan letter published to satisfy curiosity of readers, court hears

The duchess is suing the publisher over five articles.

Welsh First Minister reveals three-phase ‘traffic light’ system to ease lockdown

Welsh First Minister reveals three-phase ‘traffic light’ system to ease lockdown

Mark Drakeford said he does not believe his plans undermine a UK-wide effort to end coronavirus restrictions.

‘Don’t re-elect Exxon board’, Church of England urges over climate record

‘Don’t re-elect Exxon board’, Church of England urges over climate record

The Church of England is joining other investors to demand an independent chairman be appointed.

Figures show ‘5,000’ difference in Covid-19 death totals

Figures show ‘5,000’ difference in Covid-19 death totals

New data reveals a gap between Department of Health totals and death registrations.

Coronavirus: What other claims has Donald Trump made?

Coronavirus: What other claims has Donald Trump made?

Suggesting injections of disinfectant is the latest in a line of disputed remarks by the US president.

Syd Little joins mourners for Eddie Large’s funeral

Syd Little joins mourners for Eddie Large’s funeral

Hundreds lined the streets of Portishead to say goodbye to the Little And Large comedian.

Camilla: I’ve been missing my grandchildren during the lockdown

Camilla: I’ve been missing my grandchildren during the lockdown

The Duchess of Cornwall spoke about life in lockdown during a call to a user of the Silver Line.

Zoo owner fears he may have to euthanise animals as last resort as income drops

Zoo owner fears he may have to euthanise animals as last resort as income drops

Others have also had to appeal for public donations to keep their animals fed.

Coronavirus patient told fiancee ‘thank you for the best life’ before dying

Coronavirus patient told fiancee ‘thank you for the best life’ before dying

Richard McKeag was working on-call care support shifts before he contracted Covid-19.

Thousands of complaints received over price spikes for hygiene essentials

Thousands of complaints received over price spikes for hygiene essentials

The Competition and Markets Authority saw 21,000 complaints and has written to nearly 200 businesses warning them not to inflate prices.

Two Vietnamese children donate 20,000 masks to UK medical staff

Two Vietnamese children donate 20,000 masks to UK medical staff

Truong Thi Linh Nhan and Truong Cao Khoi used their “lucky money” to donate medical masks to help the UK tackle Covid-19.

Be patient when picking up prescriptions, pharmacists urge public

Be patient when picking up prescriptions, pharmacists urge public

The National Pharmacy Association said reports of rude and aggressive behaviour towards pharmacy staff were ‘totally unacceptable’.

BA to increase frequency of cargo flights from China to boost PPE supplies

BA to increase frequency of cargo flights from China to boost PPE supplies

It will have capacity for up to 770 tonnes of cargo for the NHS each week from May.

Two-thirds of parents not checking age ratings of games, survey suggests

Two-thirds of parents not checking age ratings of games, survey suggests

Parents have been told that children playing games for grown-ups risk long-term effects on their wellbeing.

Scotland to roll out testing of key workers as death toll rises by 64

Scotland to roll out testing of key workers as death toll rises by 64

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement despite teething problems with the system in England.

Most people to maintain new shopping habits post-lockdown, research suggests

Most people to maintain new shopping habits post-lockdown, research suggests

A third of all people surveyed said they have done less shopping as a result of the lockdown.

Captain Tom Moore tops singles chart in time for his 100th birthday

Captain Tom Moore tops singles chart in time for his 100th birthday

He has become the oldest artist to hold the top spot.

Social distancing almost impossible in temporary accommodation, says Shelter

Social distancing almost impossible in temporary accommodation, says Shelter

Another homelessness charity described the Government’s aid for the homeless as ‘inadequate’.

How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?

How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?

NHSX is developing the app, but tech giants Google and Apple are also involved.

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