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Covid survivor meets grandson born as he battled virus

Covid survivor meets grandson born as he battled virus

Geoffrey McKillop had been on a ventilator at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine and at one stage was given just hours to live.

Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ midwife and much-loved nurse

Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ midwife and much-loved nurse

The women both worked for Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Low-paid workers more likely to have lost jobs since crisis began – study

Low-paid workers more likely to have lost jobs since crisis began – study

The jobs crisis is far from over despite the Government’s ‘bold’ measures, said the Resolution Foundation.

Government falls short of contact-tracing target as testing labelled ‘shambles’

Government falls short of contact-tracing target as testing labelled ‘shambles’

Meanwhile education unions are meeting the chief medical officer and other experts on Friday over the Government’s push to reopen schools in England.

Most care home residents with Covid-19 die in their care home, new data shows

Most care home residents with Covid-19 die in their care home, new data shows

The Office for National Statistics published new data showing how the elderly have been affected by Covid-19.

Contact tracing: What does it do, why is it crucial, and can I be recruited?

Contact tracing: What does it do, why is it crucial, and can I be recruited?

The Government has set a target to appoint 18,000 contact tracers by mid-May.

Test, track and isolate strategy key to living with Covid-19 – WHO special envoy

Test, track and isolate strategy key to living with Covid-19 – WHO special envoy

Dr David Nabarro said a comprehensive testing, tracking and isolating system must be in place.

Congestion charge to be increased to £15 a day next month

Congestion charge to be increased to £15 a day next month

Rise has come following the government’s bailout for London’s transport system.

Ryanair cuts 250 office jobs amid collapse in demand for flights

Ryanair cuts 250 office jobs amid collapse in demand for flights

The airline’s people director Darrell Hughes said it was a ‘very painful time’.

Man in court charged with murdering his mother and stepfather

Man in court charged with murdering his mother and stepfather

Jasbir Kaur and husband Rupinder Bassan were found by police at their home in February.

Cabinet minister defends early coronavirus guidance to care homes

Cabinet minister defends early coronavirus guidance to care homes

It follows a row between Boris Johnson and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday over the official advice.

No time frame for lockdown exit plan in Wales, says First Minister

No time frame for lockdown exit plan in Wales, says First Minister

The Welsh Government will publish its ‘traffic light’ exit plan on Friday afternoon.

Train operator to stop passengers travelling without a reservation

Train operator to stop passengers travelling without a reservation

London North Eastern Railway will introduce the measure when services are ramped up next week.

11-year-old among three boys held after street stabbing

11-year-old among three boys held after street stabbing

Three boys, aged 11, 15 and 16, have been arrested in connection with the incident in Leeds.

Royal Mail boss exits after just two years in job

Royal Mail boss exits after just two years in job

Rico Back will be on gardening leave until the middle of August.

In Video: Behind the scenes at the House of Commons under lockdown

In Video: Behind the scenes at the House of Commons under lockdown

A tour of the chamber with precautions in place.

10% of Britons unable to identify Scotch whisky as Scottish, survey finds

10% of Britons unable to identify Scotch whisky as Scottish, survey finds

More than 2,000 people across the UK were questioned ahead of World Whisky Day on Saturday.

Hospital patients and staff will get new antibody test, NHS guidance says

Hospital patients and staff will get new antibody test, NHS guidance says

Data is also being collected on transmission of the virus in hospitals.

Royal Navy carrier sails for sea training

Royal Navy carrier sails for sea training

HMS Queen Elizabeth dwarfed Ryde on the Isle of Wight as it sailed through the Solent.

Beer and pubs body urges help as figures show 70m pints could be poured away

Beer and pubs body urges help as figures show 70m pints could be poured away

Pubs closed on March 20 and will not reopen until July 4 at the earliest.

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