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Attainment gap between deprived pupils and peers set to widen, Ofsted boss warns

Attainment gap between deprived pupils and peers set to widen, Ofsted boss warns

Covid-19 presents the ‘biggest problem for the poorest, the lowest-achieving academically and the least motivated children’, Amanda Spielman said.

Effect on Northern Ireland economy will be ‘staggering’ – Danske Bank

Effect on Northern Ireland economy will be ‘staggering’ – Danske Bank

The bank reiterated warnings of a ‘sharp’ decline in growth as social distancing restrictions prompted lower consumer spending.

Minute’s silence to be held for front-line workers lost to coronavirus

Minute’s silence to be held for front-line workers lost to coronavirus

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed at her daily briefing that 1,262 patients have now died in Scotland after testing positive for Covid-19.

‘Sombre, grateful’ nation to hold silent tribute to key workers who have died

‘Sombre, grateful’ nation to hold silent tribute to key workers who have died

The tribute will take place at 11am on Tuesday.

EasyJet shareholders to vote on bid to oust directors

EasyJet shareholders to vote on bid to oust directors

Airline founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has called for the removal of chief executive Johan Lundgren, chairman John Barton and two non-executives.

Greggs to start reopening stores amid lockdown

Greggs to start reopening stores amid lockdown

The bakery chain said it plans to re-open a small number of stores for takeaway and delivery next week after shutting all its sites.

Covid-19: How does the test, track and trace strategy work?

Covid-19: How does the test, track and trace strategy work?

What is the strategy and how will it help the UK reduce its restrictions?

Young child being carried among new migrant arrivals at Dover

Young child being carried among new migrant arrivals at Dover

Pictures taken at the port show the new arrivals being assessed by UK staff wearing facemasks.

Coronavirus ‘war language’ may stop people seeking help with mental health

Coronavirus ‘war language’ may stop people seeking help with mental health

Suicide Crisis saw a 40% rise in people seeking help in the week after the Covid-19 lockdown was extended.

Ex-MP in breach of Parliament rules after organising events for money

Ex-MP in breach of Parliament rules after organising events for money

Stephen Pound apologised ‘wholeheartedly’ after making at least £10,000 for charities by holding unpermitted events in Westminster.

Covid-19 could struggle to compete with seasonal coronaviruses, study suggests

Covid-19 could struggle to compete with seasonal coronaviruses, study suggests

Researchers looked at data from more than 70,000 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde patients with respiratory illnesses.

Bristol’s Nightingale Hospital to be officially opened in virtual ceremony

Bristol’s Nightingale Hospital to be officially opened in virtual ceremony

The facility will provide up to 300 intensive care beds for coronavirus patients if required.

Flats evacuated as armed police bid to end siege

Flats evacuated as armed police bid to end siege

West Midlands Police were called to the stand-off in Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, on Sunday night.

Harry helps launch mental fitness tool for the military

Harry helps launch mental fitness tool for the military

The Duke of Sussex has appeared in a video on HeadFIT.org, urging members of the armed forces to train their ‘mind and body as one’.

Some ‘could be more susceptible to coronavirus due to their genetic make-up’

Some ‘could be more susceptible to coronavirus due to their genetic make-up’

Scientists believe genes are 50% responsible for the presentation of key Covid-19 symptoms, after analysing data from twins.

Assange extradition case may not resume until November, court told

Assange extradition case may not resume until November, court told

The WikiLeaks founder’s lawyers said they have been unable to take instruction from their client since the coronavirus outbreak.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The PA news agency has confirmed the deaths of 92 frontline healthcare workers.

Coronavirus-related syndrome among children may be emerging, alert suggests

Coronavirus-related syndrome among children may be emerging, alert suggests

Youngsters have suffered abdominal pain and some have symptoms of inflammation around the heart, the alert suggested.

Children’s stab deaths: Woman heard screaming ‘like she was being tortured’

Children’s stab deaths: Woman heard screaming ‘like she was being tortured’

A one-year-old girl and a boy aged three died and a man of 40 is in hospital after the incident in Ilford, east London.

Covid-19 patients begin donating plasma to help others

Covid-19 patients begin donating plasma to help others

The plasma from former patients is rich in the antibodies that develop as somebody recovers from an illness.

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