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Questions raised over testing target as Government says it hit 100,000 milestone

Questions raised over testing target as Government says it hit 100,000 milestone

Guidance on the Government website appears to have changed on April 28 to include wording saying home tests and satellite tests were included.

Sunniest April on record, Met Office confirms

Sunniest April on record, Met Office confirms

It was also the fifth warmest April since records began.

VW refused permission to appeal against High Court ‘defeat devices’ ruling

VW refused permission to appeal against High Court ‘defeat devices’ ruling

The manufacturer was also slapped with a £3 million-plus legal bill following the first major English ruling over the ‘dieselgate’ emissions scandal.

Arlene Foster unconvinced of medical case for face masks in public

Arlene Foster unconvinced of medical case for face masks in public

Northern Ireland’s First Minister acknowledged the facial protection could reassure people.

Coronavirus battle ‘is now in our care homes’ – deputy First Minister

Coronavirus battle ‘is now in our care homes’ – deputy First Minister

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after new figures revealed 40% of Covid-19 deaths are happening in Northern Ireland’s care homes.

Government hits 100,000-a-day testing target for Covid-19

Government hits 100,000-a-day testing target for Covid-19

Some 122,347 tests were performed in the 24 hours up to 9am on Friday, Matt Hancock said.

Fertility services to reopen after temporary Covid-19 closure

Fertility services to reopen after temporary Covid-19 closure

Fertility clinics across the UK can apply to reopen from May 11 if they ensure the safety of staff and patients.

Child online security campaign backed by Twitter and web safety group

Child online security campaign backed by Twitter and web safety group

The social media platform has provided grants for the Internet Watch Foundation to promote the safety campaign on Twitter.

Uplifting news: Painted messages of thanks and an air horn at the weekly clap

Uplifting news: Painted messages of thanks and an air horn at the weekly clap

A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.

Coronavirus care home peak ‘could be months away’

Coronavirus care home peak ‘could be months away’

Any potential future second wave of the virus will be down to failures to support social care, Professor Martin Green said.

UK hits out at EU over Northern Ireland Brexit note

UK hits out at EU over Northern Ireland Brexit note

The Prime Minister’s spokesman said the fundamental objective of the Northern Ireland protocol had been missed out.

Three-year-old impresses thousands with sheep-handling skills

Three-year-old impresses thousands with sheep-handling skills

‘I have to tell you that the young handlers under 8 class was the cutest thing I have ever seen,’ a judge tweeted.

Pair arrested after raid on illegal waste site

Pair arrested after raid on illegal waste site

The Environment Agency said waste including plastics and commercial rubbish was being burned at the site in Long Bennington, Lincolnshire.

Man denies killing victim for his watch outside Harrods

Man denies killing victim for his watch outside Harrods

Badir Rahim Alnazi, 23, is accused of attacked 20-year-old Mohamed Abdullah Al Araimi.

HS2 station first in world to get top sustainability rating

HS2 station first in world to get top sustainability rating

The design of Interchange station in the West Midlands was deemed ‘outstanding’ by Breeam.

Calls for PPE for workers and police to handle queues as some tips set to reopen

Calls for PPE for workers and police to handle queues as some tips set to reopen

The Local Government Authority said traffic queues are inevitable.

McDonald’s to reopen 15 restaurants for delivery-only service

McDonald’s to reopen 15 restaurants for delivery-only service

The fast food chain said a limited menu will be offered, and that will not include breakfast.

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

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

Two ambulance workers are amongst the most recent to have passed away after contracting Covid-19.

British Airways owner IAG set to get £900m in loans backed by Spanish government

British Airways owner IAG set to get £900m in loans backed by Spanish government

The announcement comes days after IAG said up to 12,000 jobs will be cut at BA.

Face coverings have a ‘weak but positive effect’, says Downing Street

Face coverings have a ‘weak but positive effect’, says Downing Street

Ministers are still deciding what advice to issue.

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