Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Lockdown fines issued after police helicopter scrambled for submerged boaters

Lockdown fines issued after police helicopter scrambled for submerged boaters

Leicestershire Police were called to an incident at Thornton Reservoir.

Harry and Meghan’s difficult relationship with the media

Harry and Meghan’s difficult relationship with the media

The duke’s mother was killed in a car crash after being chased by the paparazzi.

IRA bomb victim driving ambulance to help NHS

IRA bomb victim driving ambulance to help NHS

The service run by survivors of the IRA’s London Docklands bombing will help anybody needing it during the battle against coronavirus.

Wildlife returns to moorland scorched by fire a year ago

Wildlife returns to moorland scorched by fire a year ago

The National Trust remains concerned about the risk of further wildfires on Marsden Moor in West Yorkshire.

Thousands of Metro Bank customers set for overdraft fees refund

Thousands of Metro Bank customers set for overdraft fees refund

Nearly 130,000 customers were not properly warned they would face charges when becoming overdrawn.

Essential workers list published by Stormont

Essential workers list published by Stormont

They include food and personal protective equipment producers in Northern Ireland.

Virgin Atlantic needs Government support to survive – Branson

Virgin Atlantic needs Government support to survive – Branson

Sir Richard Branson told Virgin Group employees the airline will not be able to continue without a commercial loan from the Government.

New Aston Martin boss puts focus on restarting production

New Aston Martin boss puts focus on restarting production

Shares in the company jumped after Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll formally took over as executive chairman.

Covid-19: Ministers attacked over PPE shortages

Covid-19: Ministers attacked over PPE shortages

Hospitals are being forced into workarounds, including washing equipment and asking workers to accept wearing less protective gear.

Captain Tom ‘in fairyland’ and on track for number one single

Captain Tom ‘in fairyland’ and on track for number one single

The 99-year-old war veteran has already raised more than £26.5 million for NHS Charities Together.

Birds cool bill to save energy when food scarce, research suggests

Birds cool bill to save energy when food scarce, research suggests

Scientists used thermal imaging technology to measure the body surface temperature of great tits.

Safety steps ‘not being missed out’ during coronavirus vaccine development

Safety steps ‘not being missed out’ during coronavirus vaccine development

Sarah Gilbert, of Oxford University, said her team hopes to begin clinical trials of a vaccine for Covid-19 by the end of the week.

Covid-19 testing kits sent to British overseas territory St Helena

Covid-19 testing kits sent to British overseas territory St Helena

St Helena, which has a population of around 4,300, remains in the ‘prevent’ stage of handling the coronavirus crisis.

Sales surge at Mr Kipling maker as shoppers stock up on store-cupboard items

Sales surge at Mr Kipling maker as shoppers stock up on store-cupboard items

Premier Foods said UK sales jumped by around 15.1% in March, with UK sales for the three months to the end of March rising 7.3%.

Harry and Meghan end co-operation with tabloid press

Harry and Meghan end co-operation with tabloid press

The couple had flagged they would adopt a ‘revised media approach’ from the spring.

Chief scientific adviser says vaccines are ‘long shots’

Chief scientific adviser says vaccines are ‘long shots’

Researchers at Oxford University are hoping to begin clinical trials for a coronavirus jab next week.

How does the Covid-19 furlough scheme work?

How does the Covid-19 furlough scheme work?

The PA news agency looks at some of the key questions surrounding the Government’s furlough scheme.

What the papers say – April 20

What the papers say – April 20

Criticism of a lack of critical resources for NHS staff dominates Monday’s newspapers.

Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000

Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000

Alarm comes as Government launches financial packages for business.

Cellist wins Test Match Special acclaim with four-part rendition of famous theme

Cellist wins Test Match Special acclaim with four-part rendition of famous theme

‘I decided to do Soul Limbo because I was supposed to be playing cricket this weekend!’ she said.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More