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‘Long-term’ mental health consequences from lockdown

‘Long-term’ mental health consequences from lockdown

Charities have warned that there are significant risks for the mental health of young people from social restrictions.

Grenfell Inquiry to resume when possible, but not for several weeks

Grenfell Inquiry to resume when possible, but not for several weeks

Chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick said hearings will not resume until July at the earliest, and only when safe to do so.

Deliveroo expands Majestic Wine partnership for home delivery to 80 stores

Deliveroo expands Majestic Wine partnership for home delivery to 80 stores

The online delivery platform has struggled during the coronavirus crisis as restaurants closed their doors.

Trump treatment: Is hydroxychloroquine approved for Covid-19?

Trump treatment: Is hydroxychloroquine approved for Covid-19?

The US president has repeatedly championed the use of the drug, but there are warnings about adverse side effects.

Wildlife reclaims National Trust sites closed due to lockdown

Wildlife reclaims National Trust sites closed due to lockdown

Peregrines and cuckoos are among the species making themselves at home in some places for the first time in decades.

Wagamama aims to reopen 67 restaurants for deliveries by end of June

Wagamama aims to reopen 67 restaurants for deliveries by end of June

The pan-Asian restaurant chain launched a trial at five of its delivery kitchens earlier this month.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

From doctors to hospital porters, these are the frontline health and care workers.

At-risk groups more likely to cut down on exercise during lockdown – research

At-risk groups more likely to cut down on exercise during lockdown – research

A suggests those with obesity and heart disease could be increasing their risk in future by reducing exercise by staying indoors.

Companies borrow over £22bn from Government pandemic schemes

Companies borrow over £22bn from Government pandemic schemes

Eight million jobs have been furloughed during the crisis.

Rees-Mogg: Resisting return of MPs to Commons is attempt to stymie Government

Rees-Mogg: Resisting return of MPs to Commons is attempt to stymie Government

Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said the measures allowing MPs to work remotely during the coronavirus crisis were not a ‘proper Parliament’.

Covid-19 custody facility detains 50-plus alleged offenders during outbreak

Covid-19 custody facility detains 50-plus alleged offenders during outbreak

Custody staff and nurses wear full PPE to interact with detainees with coronavirus or its symptoms in the Belfast holding centre.

Queen discusses ‘state of the world’ with Canadian PM

Queen discusses ‘state of the world’ with Canadian PM

The monarch, who is staying at Windsor Castle, had a telephone conversation with Justin Trudeau.

Hospital worker spent two months apart from family due to coronavirus fears

Hospital worker spent two months apart from family due to coronavirus fears

Rosaline Pollard’s family moved out for the best part of two months.

Charles to present Classic FM show about his love of classical music

Charles to present Classic FM show about his love of classical music

The prince will also be interviewed by Alan Titchmarsh for another special programme.

Weekly coronavirus-related deaths fall by more than a third in a week

Weekly coronavirus-related deaths fall by more than a third in a week

The ONS said the early May bank holiday had affected the number of registrations of deaths from all causes.

Trump talks from the top of his head, says ex-UK scientific adviser

Trump talks from the top of his head, says ex-UK scientific adviser

Sir David King said the US President is ‘making it up as he goes along’ following Mr Trump’s revelation he is using hydroxychloroquine.

Luggage brand Antler axes 164 jobs as it crashes into administration

Luggage brand Antler axes 164 jobs as it crashes into administration

The company, which operates 18 stores and one concession, said it has hired administrators from corporate finance firm KPMG.

NI Executive to discuss restriction relaxation over family meetings – Foster

NI Executive to discuss restriction relaxation over family meetings – Foster

First Minister Arlene Foster said the Executive will ‘revisit’ the restriction on families being able to meet indoors at its meeting on Thursday.

Lack of capacity drove ‘pivotal’ decision to end community testing, MPs say

Lack of capacity drove ‘pivotal’ decision to end community testing, MPs say

The Commons Science and Technology Committee said Public Health England has failed to answer questions over the change in tactic.

Treasury expands coronavirus loans for larger firms to £200m

Treasury expands coronavirus loans for larger firms to £200m

It said that loans under the expanded scheme will be made available to firms from Tuesday May 26.

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