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Charles warns Covid-19 could ‘wreak utter havoc’ in vulnerable countries

Charles warns Covid-19 could ‘wreak utter havoc’ in vulnerable countries

The Prince of Wales has highlighted the dangers coronavirus poses to parts of the world where ‘conflict and crisis’ are rife.

British cruise ship crew members ‘desperate to get home’

British cruise ship crew members ‘desperate to get home’

Flights have fallen through due to US authorities not allowing crew members to disembark.

WHO puts global networks on alert over rare illness in children

WHO puts global networks on alert over rare illness in children

It follows an alert shared with NHS trusts and GP groups by NHS England asking medics to remain on high alert for signs of the disease.

NI minister raises prospect of garden centres and churches reopening

NI minister raises prospect of garden centres and churches reopening

Solitary riverside angling may also be permitted as part of responsible adjustments to ‘harsh’ lockdown measures, Edwin Poots said.

88-year-old man died from head injury, police say as murder probe continues

88-year-old man died from head injury, police say as murder probe continues

A lockdown murder investigation is continuing over the death of the man, and detectives hunting his killer are appealing for dashcam footage.

Experts express surveillance concerns over coronavirus contact tracing app

Experts express surveillance concerns over coronavirus contact tracing app

Some 177 professors working in the fields of cybersecurity, privacy and law signed the open letter.

Government races to meet coronavirus testing target

Government races to meet coronavirus testing target

Some 52,429 tests were conducted on Tuesday.

Medical experts still learning about Covid-19 and premature birth

Medical experts still learning about Covid-19 and premature birth

There has been speculation about whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds’ baby has arrived early.

Navy aircraft carrier sets sail after crew tested for Covid-19

Navy aircraft carrier sets sail after crew tested for Covid-19

Departure for HMS Queen Elizabeth from Portsmouth Naval Base was postponed to allow for testing.

Wetherspoon’s is making plans to reopen in June

Wetherspoon’s is making plans to reopen in June

The pub chain said around 43,000 staff, more than 99% of its workforce, have been furloughed in the face of the pandemic.

More than 20,000 Britons brought home on rescue flights

More than 20,000 Britons brought home on rescue flights

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab acknowledged that ‘the job isn’t yet done’.

Health chief concerned at spike in road traffic

Health chief concerned at spike in road traffic

Traffic volumes were up three percentage points on Monday compared with seven days earlier.

UK prisons system in deep crisis, report warns

UK prisons system in deep crisis, report warns

Findings say unjustified violence by staff on prisoners was particularly “deeply concerning”.

Captain Tom Moore asks people to ‘stay home, stay safe’ on his birthday

Captain Tom Moore asks people to ‘stay home, stay safe’ on his birthday

Capt Moore has been sent so many birthday cards that a special sorting office was set up at his grandson’s school to open them.

Labour: Coronavirus must not be an excuse for failure to remove unsafe cladding

Labour: Coronavirus must not be an excuse for failure to remove unsafe cladding

Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said he understood working patterns will change but tens of thousands of people need help.

Government preparing for surge in ‘bounce back’ loan applications

Government preparing for surge in ‘bounce back’ loan applications

The scheme offers loans of up to £50,000 to small businesses, 100% backed by the Government, interest and payment free for the first year.

First patients admitted to Principality Stadium field hospital

First patients admitted to Principality Stadium field hospital

The stadium is the home of Welsh rugby and has previously seen performances by bands from Coldplay to the Rolling Stones.

Coronavirus death toll reaches more than 26,000

Coronavirus death toll reaches more than 26,000

It includes 765 deaths reported in the 24 hours to 5pm on Tuesday, Public Health England said.

Meghan mentors young woman during video call

Meghan mentors young woman during video call

The Duchess of Sussex chatted to a young woman being helped by the charity Smart Works, which the royal supports as patron.

Obesity cuts chances of surviving Covid-19, study of 17,000 patients concludes

Obesity cuts chances of surviving Covid-19, study of 17,000 patients concludes

Researchers also concluded men are also more likely to suffer severe coronavirus symptoms.

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