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Growth in craft beer sector slows, study suggests

Growth in craft beer sector slows, study suggests

Increased competition from multinational brewers and a trend away from drinking beer among younger generations to blame, says report.

Wuhan evacuee wishes he had never left China

Wuhan evacuee wishes he had never left China

Matt Raw says he went ‘out of the pot, into the fire’ when he was released from quarantine at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral.

Life in lockdown: Psychiatrist’s survival guide for ‘new bizarre, crazy world’

Life in lockdown: Psychiatrist’s survival guide for ‘new bizarre, crazy world’

Mark Salter shares some tips for coping during the coronavirus pandemic.

Museum dedicated to ‘father of vaccination’ Edward Jenner is under threat

Museum dedicated to ‘father of vaccination’ Edward Jenner is under threat

The historic house faces possible closure as funding collapses while doors are shut during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Special coins minted for VE Day anniversary

Special coins minted for VE Day anniversary

The Royal Mint says the coins are a ‘thank you’ to the wartime generation.

More than 300,000 Britons quit smoking over Covid-19 fears – survey

More than 300,000 Britons quit smoking over Covid-19 fears – survey

The study comes as evidence grows that smokers with the disease run a greater risk of becoming severely ill than non-smokers.

One in five students unsure about starting university this year – survey

One in five students unsure about starting university this year – survey

Most applicants think the new A-level grading system is less fair than in previous years.

Dame Emma Thompson calls on Government to protect children short of food

Dame Emma Thompson calls on Government to protect children short of food

The Oscar-winning actress says ministers should provide emergency funds to help those who cannot afford supplies amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

What the papers say – May 3

What the papers say – May 3

The coronavirus and pictures of the Prime Minister’s son lead the Sunday papers.

Giant dinosaur delights neighbours during coronavirus lockdown

Giant dinosaur delights neighbours during coronavirus lockdown

Georgina Cooper, 35, has been using her daily walk to visit neighbours in a giant inflatable T-rex costume, while collecting money for care homes.

British Army generals say NHS workers risking their lives should receive bonuses

British Army generals say NHS workers risking their lives should receive bonuses

General Lord Dannatt and General Lord Richards support the Mirror’s campaign to grant frontline workers a tax-free allowance amid the pandemic.

YouTube terminates David Icke’s account

YouTube terminates David Icke’s account

The video-sharing site said the 68-year-old violated its policies on sharing information about coronavirus.

Boris Johnson says doctors prepared to announce his death as he battled Covid-19

Boris Johnson says doctors prepared to announce his death as he battled Covid-19

The Prime Minister said it was ‘hard to believe’ his health had deteriorated in just a few days.

Post-Brexit trade deal talks with US to begin this week

Post-Brexit trade deal talks with US to begin this week

The negotiations will be launched on Tuesday via video conference call because of the coronavirus crisis.

Restrictions on 1.8m ‘shielded’ people to be reviewed

Restrictions on 1.8m ‘shielded’ people to be reviewed

At the start of the Covid-19 lockdown, 1.8million people in England were asked to stay indoors for 12 weeks for medical reasons.

Healthcare worker was doting grandfather ‘who put others before himself’

Healthcare worker was doting grandfather ‘who put others before himself’

Ray Lever died in Sheffield on Saturday after contracting Covid-19.

More than 90% of rough sleepers have been housed during pandemic – minister

More than 90% of rough sleepers have been housed during pandemic – minister

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced 5,400 homeless people were offered safe accommodation in April to protect them from the virus.

Government invests £76 million to support victims of domestic and sexual abuse

Government invests £76 million to support victims of domestic and sexual abuse

The £76 million package for vulnerable people is part of the £750 million the Government pledged for charities during lockdown.

We don’t have enough information yet on immunity, says senior medic

We don’t have enough information yet on immunity, says senior medic

Deputy chief medical officer for England Dr Jenny Harries was asked about immunity to Covid-19 by a member of the public at the daily briefing.

Government ‘optimistic’ people will download coronavirus contact tracing app

Government ‘optimistic’ people will download coronavirus contact tracing app

Dr Jenny Harries said getting the app ‘up and running at scale and effectively’ is ‘another significant task’.

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