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Gambling firms to halt TV and radio advertising during lockdown

Gambling firms to halt TV and radio advertising during lockdown

The Betting and Gaming Council said firms have voluntarily agreed to remove all their gaming product advertising for at least six weeks.

Life on the inside: 10 fitness challenges to come out of lockdown stronger

Life on the inside: 10 fitness challenges to come out of lockdown stronger

With the right attitude, lockdown can double up as your own personal fitness boot camp.

Londoners use more energy than others during lockdown

Londoners use more energy than others during lockdown

Londoners, like others in the country, are being forced to spend much more time indoors.

Pandemic forces cancellation of the Balmoral Show

Pandemic forces cancellation of the Balmoral Show

The agricultural event is normally held across several days every May.

Fertility patients get extra two years to freeze embryos

Fertility patients get extra two years to freeze embryos

Ministers do not want patients to be ‘unfairly caught out’.

Asteroid classed as ‘potentially hazardous object’ set to pass Earth on Wednesday

Asteroid classed as ‘potentially hazardous object’ set to pass Earth on Wednesday

Despite its category, scientists insist the space rock poses no threat to Earth.

Former Covid-19 patients donate plasma to offer hope to seriously ill

Former Covid-19 patients donate plasma to offer hope to seriously ill

The plasma can be donated every two weeks, with the NHS hoping to build up a store for use in hospitals if trials prove successful.

Political movement from EU needed to break trade talks deadlock – No 10

Political movement from EU needed to break trade talks deadlock – No 10

The European Union has said talks with the UK have made ‘disappointing’ progress with the clock ticking down until the end-of-year deadline.

Thousands offer to help in Covid-19 blood plasma trial

Thousands offer to help in Covid-19 blood plasma trial

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

Nationwide silence expected in memory of key workers who have died in pandemic

Nationwide silence expected in memory of key workers who have died in pandemic

Government workers will be asked to take part and Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said it is hoped others will participate across the UK.

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.

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