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PM ‘focused on PPE’ in first Cabinet after return to work

PM ‘focused on PPE’ in first Cabinet after return to work

Boris Johnson used his first meeting of the Covid-19 Cabinet since his recovery from coronavirus to focus on personal protective equipment

Easing of restrictions in Northern Ireland not imminent, says Swann

Easing of restrictions in Northern Ireland not imminent, says Swann

The health minister said that when the time comes to ease social distancing, it will ‘not be like flicking a switch’.

Royal Mail to scrap Saturday letter deliveries due to pandemic

Royal Mail to scrap Saturday letter deliveries due to pandemic

It said it will continue to provide its letter delivery service from Monday to Friday as normal.

Care home deaths will be published daily as well as hospital toll from Wednesday

Care home deaths will be published daily as well as hospital toll from Wednesday

It comes as more than 6,500 deaths involving coronavirus have occurred in England and Wales outside of hospital, official weekly figures show.

Arts businesses unite to stay open and combat coronavirus

Arts businesses unite to stay open and combat coronavirus

The size and layout of Summerhall in Edinburgh has meant people are able to be socially distant from one another.

Leo Varadkar dons scrubs while joining frontline workers

Leo Varadkar dons scrubs while joining frontline workers

The Taoiseach is a qualified medical doctor.

Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart

Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart

Ken and Alice McGinley were married on April 23, 1960.

BA to make 12,000 workers redundant

BA to make 12,000 workers redundant

The airline, which employs 42,000 people, has suffered from the global collapse in passenger numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Public urged to remember VE Day by placing a ‘Tommy’ in their windows

Public urged to remember VE Day by placing a ‘Tommy’ in their windows

The figures have been made by injured veterans.

John Lewis ‘highly unlikely’ to keep all department stores open after lockdown

John Lewis ‘highly unlikely’ to keep all department stores open after lockdown

Bosses are understood to be discussing which sites to shutter permanently once the lockdown is lifted.

Camilla turns ballerina after taking up Silver Swans classes

Camilla turns ballerina after taking up Silver Swans classes

The duchess revealed her exercise regime in a video call with Dame Darcey Bussell and Angela Rippon.

Mary’s Meals to provide food for more than one million children in their homes

Mary’s Meals to provide food for more than one million children in their homes

Volunteers are distributing packages in villages across Kenya, with similar work about to begin in Malawi and Zambia.

Number of vulnerable children attending school doubles in a week amid concerns

Number of vulnerable children attending school doubles in a week amid concerns

Around 10% of all children with a social worker or an education, health and care plan are now in school.

Princess Elizabeth celebrated unnoticed among the crowds on VE Day

Princess Elizabeth celebrated unnoticed among the crowds on VE Day

The princess and her sister Margaret left Buckingham Palace after dark to join in with the festivities.

Make electric car charge point signs green to ‘help them stand out’

Make electric car charge point signs green to ‘help them stand out’

An AA survey suggests 85% of drivers think the signs would have ‘more impact’ if they were green.

Woman jailed for threatening to kill NHS worker and burn down A&E

Woman jailed for threatening to kill NHS worker and burn down A&E

Abigail Forder pleaded guilty during a hearing held over Skype.

New research reveals how microplastic pollution is threatening biodiversity

New research reveals how microplastic pollution is threatening biodiversity

A study by academics from Queen’s University in Belfast examined the impact on hermit crabs.

Have the Government’s five key lockdown tests been met?

Have the Government’s five key lockdown tests been met?

The PA news agency looks at what progress has been made in meeting the targets to adjust the lockdown.

April spent in lockdown set to be sunniest on record, Met Office says

April spent in lockdown set to be sunniest on record, Met Office says

This month saw 215.8 hours of sunshine so far – 46% higher than the average for April.

PM ‘focused on PPE’ in first Cabinet after return to work

PM ‘focused on PPE’ in first Cabinet after return to work

It comes as the nation fell silent to remember key workers who have lost their lives after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

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