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Discrepancies in Covid-19 deaths ‘to be put right’, says First Minister

Discrepancies in Covid-19 deaths ‘to be put right’, says First Minister

A draft report indicated there was a separate reporting mechanism at Betsi Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales.

How could lockdown be eased in the UK?

How could lockdown be eased in the UK?

The next three-week review of the lockdown restrictions is due on May 7.

Sunak unveils state-guaranteed ‘bounce back’ loans up to £50,000 for small firms

Sunak unveils state-guaranteed ‘bounce back’ loans up to £50,000 for small firms

The loans, which will have the interest paid by the Government for the first 12 months, will be available from 9am next Monday.

Not all retailers will survive lockdown, warns Timpson owner

Not all retailers will survive lockdown, warns Timpson owner

Some names will not ‘come back’, shop chain chairman Sir John Timpson predicted.

MP calls for Government plan to bring home Britons stuck abroad

MP calls for Government plan to bring home Britons stuck abroad

The call comes as an entertainer stuck on a cruise ship pleads for help to get back to the UK.

Scientists ‘working to timeline of three months’ for antigen test

Scientists ‘working to timeline of three months’ for antigen test

A consortium of researchers is striving to develop a test which can accurately identify which people have had the disease.

Sturgeon to set out options for easing lockdown restrictions

Sturgeon to set out options for easing lockdown restrictions

The First Minister has pledged to reveal within days how the Scottish Government plans to proceed.

Colleagues clap for much-loved consultant who was ‘a truly gentle gentleman’

Colleagues clap for much-loved consultant who was ‘a truly gentle gentleman’

Consultant geriatrician Medhat Atalla moved to Britain from Egypt about 20 years ago and worked at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Long-serving ward administrator at London mental health centre dies

Long-serving ward administrator at London mental health centre dies

Andy Costa had spent 26 years working for the NHS.

Man in custody after ‘firearms incident’ siege in West Bromwich

Man in custody after ‘firearms incident’ siege in West Bromwich

Armed police surrounded a flat before detaining a suspect.

UK Government urged to save steel industry

UK Government urged to save steel industry

Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford said that more than ‘local solutions’ in Wales were needed to save Tata Steel.

Difficult to know if 100k daily Covid-19 test target is met – Downing Street

Difficult to know if 100k daily Covid-19 test target is met – Downing Street

More than 10 million essential workers and their households are now eligible for Covid-19 checks.

Gambling firms to halt TV and radio advertising during lockdown

Gambling firms to halt TV and radio advertising during lockdown

The Betting and Gaming Council said firms have voluntarily agreed to remove all their gaming product advertising for at least six weeks.

Life on the inside: 10 fitness challenges to come out of lockdown stronger

Life on the inside: 10 fitness challenges to come out of lockdown stronger

With the right attitude, lockdown can double up as your own personal fitness boot camp.

Londoners use more energy than others during lockdown

Londoners use more energy than others during lockdown

Londoners, like others in the country, are being forced to spend much more time indoors.

Pandemic forces cancellation of the Balmoral Show

Pandemic forces cancellation of the Balmoral Show

The agricultural event is normally held across several days every May.

Fertility patients get extra two years to freeze embryos

Fertility patients get extra two years to freeze embryos

Ministers do not want patients to be ‘unfairly caught out’.

Asteroid classed as ‘potentially hazardous object’ set to pass Earth on Wednesday

Asteroid classed as ‘potentially hazardous object’ set to pass Earth on Wednesday

Despite its category, scientists insist the space rock poses no threat to Earth.

Former Covid-19 patients donate plasma to offer hope to seriously ill

Former Covid-19 patients donate plasma to offer hope to seriously ill

The plasma can be donated every two weeks, with the NHS hoping to build up a store for use in hospitals if trials prove successful.

Political movement from EU needed to break trade talks deadlock – No 10

Political movement from EU needed to break trade talks deadlock – No 10

The European Union has said talks with the UK have made ‘disappointing’ progress with the clock ticking down until the end-of-year deadline.

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