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Coronavirus patient told fiancee ‘thank you for the best life’ before dying

Coronavirus patient told fiancee ‘thank you for the best life’ before dying

Richard McKeag was working on-call care support shifts before he contracted Covid-19.

Thousands of complaints received over price spikes for hygiene essentials

Thousands of complaints received over price spikes for hygiene essentials

The Competition and Markets Authority saw 21,000 complaints and has written to nearly 200 businesses warning them not to inflate prices.

Two Vietnamese children donate 20,000 masks to UK medical staff

Two Vietnamese children donate 20,000 masks to UK medical staff

Truong Thi Linh Nhan and Truong Cao Khoi used their “lucky money” to donate medical masks to help the UK tackle Covid-19.

Be patient when picking up prescriptions, pharmacists urge public

Be patient when picking up prescriptions, pharmacists urge public

The National Pharmacy Association said reports of rude and aggressive behaviour towards pharmacy staff were ‘totally unacceptable’.

BA to increase frequency of cargo flights from China to boost PPE supplies

BA to increase frequency of cargo flights from China to boost PPE supplies

It will have capacity for up to 770 tonnes of cargo for the NHS each week from May.

Two-thirds of parents not checking age ratings of games, survey suggests

Two-thirds of parents not checking age ratings of games, survey suggests

Parents have been told that children playing games for grown-ups risk long-term effects on their wellbeing.

Scotland to roll out testing of key workers as death toll rises by 64

Scotland to roll out testing of key workers as death toll rises by 64

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement despite teething problems with the system in England.

Most people to maintain new shopping habits post-lockdown, research suggests

Most people to maintain new shopping habits post-lockdown, research suggests

A third of all people surveyed said they have done less shopping as a result of the lockdown.

Captain Tom Moore tops singles chart in time for his 100th birthday

Captain Tom Moore tops singles chart in time for his 100th birthday

He has become the oldest artist to hold the top spot.

Social distancing almost impossible in temporary accommodation, says Shelter

Social distancing almost impossible in temporary accommodation, says Shelter

Another homelessness charity described the Government’s aid for the homeless as ‘inadequate’.

How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?

How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?

NHSX is developing the app, but tech giants Google and Apple are also involved.

Naomie Harris, Fearne Cotton and Martin Clunes support Macmillan campaign

Naomie Harris, Fearne Cotton and Martin Clunes support Macmillan campaign

The famous faces have appeared in a video urging people to donate to the charity’s emergency appeal.

Ex-monk alone in his spectacular garden says pandemic is a warning to humanity

Ex-monk alone in his spectacular garden says pandemic is a warning to humanity

Buddha Maitreya has lived part of his life as a Zen monk.

More than £1.2bn in Covid-19 insurance payouts expected

More than £1.2bn in Covid-19 insurance payouts expected

The initial estimate from the ABI covers payments for business interruption, travel insurance, weddings policies and cancelled school trips.

Covid-19 testing website overwhelmed after going live

Covid-19 testing website overwhelmed after going live

Up to 10 million key workers and their households are now eligible for coronavirus tests.

First Minister dismisses calls to sack minister over Zoom gaffe

First Minister dismisses calls to sack minister over Zoom gaffe

Health minister Vaughan Gething was heard swearing about a colleague during a virtual sitting of the Welsh Assembly.

Progress in post-Brexit talks ‘disappointing’ – Barnier

Progress in post-Brexit talks ‘disappointing’ – Barnier

The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned the ‘clock was ticking’.

‘Heartbreaking’: Young girl in pyjamas among migrants crossing the Channel

‘Heartbreaking’: Young girl in pyjamas among migrants crossing the Channel

Children were among a group of people thought to be migrants brought ashore in Kent on Friday.

Young urged to seek help by Prince’s Trust celebrity supporters

Young urged to seek help by Prince’s Trust celebrity supporters

A host of stars have recorded a video message calling on those in need to contact the organisation founded by the Prince of Wales.

Sturgeon urges Scots to ‘stick with’ lockdown as death toll rises by 64

Sturgeon urges Scots to ‘stick with’ lockdown as death toll rises by 64

The First Minister provided an update at the Scottish Government’s daily coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh.

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