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Johnson returns to No 10 amid calls to ease coronavirus lockdown

Johnson returns to No 10 amid calls to ease coronavirus lockdown

The PM will be back at work in Downing Street on Monday after recuperating from the disease at Chequers.

Trevor Phillips’ role in Covid-19 BAME inquiry attracts criticism

Trevor Phillips’ role in Covid-19 BAME inquiry attracts criticism

The secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain said the decision to appoint Mr Phillips was ‘insensitive’.

Key workers should be given masks, BMA chair says

Key workers should be given masks, BMA chair says

Dr Chaand Nagpaul is calling for all members of the public to cover their mouths and noses when outside.

Labour leader Starmer steps up demand for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

Labour leader Starmer steps up demand for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

Boris Johnson and his ministers need to start an adult conversation with the public about what happens next, Sir Keir said.

South Korea a better model for exit strategy, according to Government adviser

South Korea a better model for exit strategy, according to Government adviser

Professor Neil Ferguson said the country has been ‘remarkably effective’ at tracking transmission.

Armed forces to operate mobile coronavirus testing units across UK

Armed forces to operate mobile coronavirus testing units across UK

The Department for Health and Social Care said at least 96 mobile units will be ready to be deployed by the start of May.

Mobile phone data shows Britons are starting to ignore lockdown rules

Mobile phone data shows Britons are starting to ignore lockdown rules

Searches for car and walking directions are up by 8%, while traffic levels rose 3% last week.

Tata Steel to ask for £500 million bailout, according to reports

Tata Steel to ask for £500 million bailout, according to reports

MP Stephen Kinnock said Tata Steel needed Government support to survive the Covid-19 crisis

Three young siblings cycle marathon in garden to raise money for NHS

Three young siblings cycle marathon in garden to raise money for NHS

Jack, aged seven, said he and his siblings would ‘do it again to help the nurses and doctors’.

Doctor’s flashcards help critically ill Covid-19 patients around the world

Doctor’s flashcards help critically ill Covid-19 patients around the world

Anaesthetist Rachael Grimaldi’s idea went from concept to launch in just 72 hours.

Sage ‘absolutely about scientists and experts’ amid Dominic Cummings row

Sage ‘absolutely about scientists and experts’ amid Dominic Cummings row

Professor Stephen Powis, one of the few publicly-known members of the panel, emphasised it was a ‘scientific discussion’.

Home Secretary: Visa surcharges under review for healthcare workers

Home Secretary: Visa surcharges under review for healthcare workers

Priti Patel was asked if it was time to ‘scrap’ healthcare surcharge for doctors and nurses.

Covid-19 deaths pass 20,000 as Boris Johnson set to return to work on Monday

Covid-19 deaths pass 20,000 as Boris Johnson set to return to work on Monday

The UK has become the fifth country to reach the grim milestone.

52 further deaths linked to coronavirus in Ireland

52 further deaths linked to coronavirus in Ireland

Health Minister Simon Harris has been consulting with medical leaders via videolink at the Department of Health.

Co Down athlete runs marathon in his living room

Co Down athlete runs marathon in his living room

Col Bignell had been looking forward to travelling to the London Marathon but the event was postponed due to coronavirus restrictions.

Petition urging Government to help nurseries backed by 150,000 people

Petition urging Government to help nurseries backed by 150,000 people

A change in how nurseries are supported through the coronavirus pandemic has led to concerns that some businesses will fail.

Lockdown rules continue to be flouted

Lockdown rules continue to be flouted

Police in Swansea questioned whether people should be queing to enter a DIY store and also checked social distancing in supermarkets

Northern Ireland coronavirus deaths rise by 16

Northern Ireland coronavirus deaths rise by 16

Total deaths have reached 294.

How are other countries lifting their lockdown measures?

How are other countries lifting their lockdown measures?

Countries across the globe are beginning to ease their own restrictions with different approaches.

Britain becomes fifth country to top 20,000 Covid-19 deaths

Britain becomes fifth country to top 20,000 Covid-19 deaths

The UK reached the symbolic milestone behind the US, Italy, Spain and France.

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