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Schools in Wales could reopen in June, first minister says

Schools in Wales could reopen in June, first minister says

Mark Drakeford said reopenings would be phased and warned schools would not operate ‘as they did before’.

Eddie Marsan recruits family to film TV scenes during lockdown

Eddie Marsan recruits family to film TV scenes during lockdown

Covid-19 outbreak restrictions saw the actor’s wife Janine step behind the camera for the first time.

On the front line: I’ve had dreams where I’ve seen myself on ventilators

On the front line: I’ve had dreams where I’ve seen myself on ventilators

Dr Zahid Chauhan was a part-time GP until coronavirus hit – now he is ‘on call more or less 24 hours’.

Greater testing capacity earlier would have reduced deaths, minister admits

Greater testing capacity earlier would have reduced deaths, minister admits

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps cautioned that life would not return to normal when the Prime Minister sets out an exit strategy this week.

Passenger plane brings 10m pairs of gloves for NHS

Passenger plane brings 10m pairs of gloves for NHS

The flight is the second to land at Bournemouth Airport with NHS supplies.

‘Don’t exclude healthy pensioners from lockdown easing’ say doctors’ leaders

‘Don’t exclude healthy pensioners from lockdown easing’ say doctors’ leaders

The BMA said any blanket ban based solely on age would be unacceptable and discriminatory

Covid-19 will make foreign travel very difficult – Sir Michael Palin

Covid-19 will make foreign travel very difficult – Sir Michael Palin

The travel writer said the UK contained ‘wonderful places’ for travellers to explore.

Details of Labour immigration policy to be set out ‘in due course’

Details of Labour immigration policy to be set out ‘in due course’

The party’s shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds was asked if Labour supports the continuation of the free of movement of people post-Brexit.

Great deal of logic in young children returning to school first – Ofsted boss

Great deal of logic in young children returning to school first – Ofsted boss

Amanda Spielman also said it is in the hands of the health experts to say what is safe and how education could be organised.

Testing and tracing ‘so important’ in easing lockdown, says Labour

Testing and tracing ‘so important’ in easing lockdown, says Labour

Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds called for an increase in testing.

Public urged to support virtual ‘Wall of Remembrance’ to mark VE Day

Public urged to support virtual ‘Wall of Remembrance’ to mark VE Day

The coronavirus pandemic means this year’s commemorations have had to be cancelled or moved online.

From D-Day to VE Day – the final 336 days of World War Two in Europe

From D-Day to VE Day – the final 336 days of World War Two in Europe

A timeline of the key events between the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944 and the declaration of victory in May 1945.

75th anniversary and coronavirus crisis ‘give VE Day greater cultural resonance’

75th anniversary and coronavirus crisis ‘give VE Day greater cultural resonance’

Social and cultural history expert Dr Robert James spoke to PA about the impact of VE Day then and now, and how it compares to Dunkirk and the Blitz.

VE Day 75 at home: how the UK will channel 1945 spirit in lockdown

VE Day 75 at home: how the UK will channel 1945 spirit in lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown has meant that hundreds of VE Day celebrations have had to be cancelled, so commemorations have moved online.

‘Raising a glass on VE Day anniversary can bring the nation together’

‘Raising a glass on VE Day anniversary can bring the nation together’

Pageant Master Bruno Peek has urged people to unite in honouring those who ‘gave so much to ensure that we enjoy the freedom we have today’.

Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK

Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK

Tesla created one of the world’s largest lithium-ion batteries for the Australian state grid in 2017.

Covid-19 apps around the world

Covid-19 apps around the world

Many countries have been using mobile technology in the fight against Covid-19.

Most Britons oppose loosening lockdown this week – poll

Most Britons oppose loosening lockdown this week – poll

Mr Johnson said last week he would not want to risk a second peak in the disease by relaxing restrictions too quickly.

Growth in craft beer sector slows, study suggests

Growth in craft beer sector slows, study suggests

Increased competition from multinational brewers and a trend away from drinking beer among younger generations to blame, says report.

Wuhan evacuee wishes he had never left China

Wuhan evacuee wishes he had never left China

Matt Raw says he went ‘out of the pot, into the fire’ when he was released from quarantine at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral.

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