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Government extends furlough – reaction from businesses and unions

Government extends furlough – reaction from businesses and unions

Groups welcomed the decision although businesses are waiting to see how the furlough scheme operates in practice when launched on Monday.

Debenhams to shut seven stores with loss of 422 jobs

Debenhams to shut seven stores with loss of 422 jobs

However, the retailer said it has struck a deal with landlord to rescue most of its department stores.

Meghan launches new project to feed Londoners in need

Meghan launches new project to feed Londoners in need

The Duchess of Sussex organises women from a community kitchen to provide food to families in the capital

Clinical trial sees 120 coronavirus patients given potential treatment

Clinical trial sees 120 coronavirus patients given potential treatment

All patients with Covid-19 at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospitals will be offered a place on the trial.

NHS asks coronavirus survivors to donate blood plasma

NHS asks coronavirus survivors to donate blood plasma

Antibodies are thought to peak four weeks into Covid-19 recovery.

Care home boss criticises Scottish Government over lack of testing

Care home boss criticises Scottish Government over lack of testing

A care home in West Dunbartonshire has also confirmed nine residents have died since contracting the virus.

Uplifting news: Fundraising nonagenarians and police celebrate wedding on duty

Uplifting news: Fundraising nonagenarians and police celebrate wedding on duty

A round-up of today’s feelgood stories.

Unpaid carers find emotional support through new virtual community

Unpaid carers find emotional support through new virtual community

Online platform Mobilise was launched in March 2020 to enable isolated, unpaid carers to meet for a ‘virtual cuppa’ and access vital information.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

A radiology support worker and a mental health nurse are among the latest known to have died.

‘Much-loved’ NHS worker, 73, dies after coronavirus infection

‘Much-loved’ NHS worker, 73, dies after coronavirus infection

Jane Murphy worked with NHS Lothian for almost 30 years.

Coronavirus vaccine hunt to get boost from Government taskforce

Coronavirus vaccine hunt to get boost from Government taskforce

The group will support efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine and will also review regulations to allow quick and safe trials.

OAP’s Highland ‘mountain climb’ on stairs raises £32,000 and counting

A 90-year-old woman who is climbing the equivalent of a Highland mountain on her staircase has exceeded her target to raise £10,000 for the NHS and a hospice.Margaret Payne plans to climb the height of Suilven – 2,398ft – by making 282 trips upstairs.She said 99-year-old veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised more than …

Half of nursing staff ‘pressured to work without protective equipment’

Half of nursing staff ‘pressured to work without protective equipment’

Nearly 14,000 nurses, midwives and nursing support workers responded to the survey over the Easter bank holiday

First hearing in Meghan’s case against Mail on Sunday to go ahead next week

First hearing in Meghan’s case against Mail on Sunday to go ahead next week

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers over an article which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter to her father.

Manchester’s Nightingale hospital brings light to a dark time, says Camilla

Manchester’s Nightingale hospital brings light to a dark time, says Camilla

A recorded speech from the Duchess of Cornwall was played during the opening of the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West.

Officials approve £400m Amazon-Deliveroo deal as Covid-19 hammers takeaways

Officials approve £400m Amazon-Deliveroo deal as Covid-19 hammers takeaways

The Competition and Markets Authority said signing off the deal is better than watching Deliveroo go bust.

Woolwich Ferry sounds horn and twirls in River Thames in thank you to NHS staff

Woolwich Ferry sounds horn and twirls in River Thames in thank you to NHS staff

The ferry made the tribute as the fourth Clap For Carers event took place on Thursday evening.

Shapps accused of ‘undermining confidence’ in struggling travel industry

Shapps accused of ‘undermining confidence’ in struggling travel industry

Grant Shapps said he ‘won’t be booking a summer holiday at this point’.

William warns of fears faced by NHS staff as he warns against ‘hero’ tag

William warns of fears faced by NHS staff as he warns against ‘hero’ tag

The Duke of Cambridge was speaking to BBC News with his wife.

Eating varied diet will help body fight Covid-19, says scientist

Eating varied diet will help body fight Covid-19, says scientist

Philip Calder, a professor of nutritional immunology at the University of Southampton, has urged people to have a ‘diverse’ diet.

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