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Dominic Raab says it is ‘far too early’ to relax Covid-19 lockdown rules

Dominic Raab says it is ‘far too early’ to relax Covid-19 lockdown rules

He claimed the plan was working but that the crisis was not yet past its peak.

University awarded £70,000 to study success of Kenwood home appliances

University awarded £70,000 to study success of Kenwood home appliances

Funding will pay for a four-year project at the University of Portsmouth.

More government funding for charities and public services

More government funding for charities and public services

An additional £600m has been earmarked for public services, while charities can bid for parts of a £33m ‘wellbeing fund’.

UK not past coronavirus peak but there are positive signs – Dominic Raab

UK not past coronavirus peak but there are positive signs – Dominic Raab

Mr Raab said the Government’s plan was working and urged people to ‘stick with it’.

Researchers try to find ways to deal with ventilator shortage

Researchers try to find ways to deal with ventilator shortage

Australian researchers have successfully tested ventilator splitting but warn it needs further trials.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus outbreak

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus outbreak

From doctors to porters, dozens of frontline workers have already died in the fight against the pandemic.

Cello saved Holocaust survivor from the gas chamber

Cello saved Holocaust survivor from the gas chamber

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch played in the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz before being transported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

Bobby the wounded fox cub has brush with the law

Bobby the wounded fox cub has brush with the law

Armed police cared for the cub after it was found wounded in a park in London.

Charles hails work of Sikhs during Covid-19 crisis as festival goes ahead

Charles hails work of Sikhs during Covid-19 crisis as festival goes ahead

The lockdown means public festivities in Trafalgar Square have been cancelled.

Scientists discover supernova that outshines all others

Scientists discover supernova that outshines all others

Scientists say the supernova is at least twice as bright and energetic, and likely to be more massive than any yet recorded.

Lockdown in Wales is working, says First Minister

Lockdown in Wales is working, says First Minister

Mark Drakeford spoke out as Public Health Wales revealed the number of people who have died after contracting Covid-19 rose by 15 to 384.

Coronavirus death toll at care home hits 13

Coronavirus death toll at care home hits 13

The latest death at Stanley Park Care Home in County Durham occurred on Monday morning.

Government claims progress in Covid-19 testing programme

Government claims progress in Covid-19 testing programme

The latest figures show 18,000 tests are carried out a day in Britain, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said.

Filipino nurse dies after contracting Covid-19

Filipino nurse dies after contracting Covid-19

Melujean Ballesteros, 60, worked at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, where she died on Sunday.

Rules should be waived for those who cannot access public funds, SNP tell Patel

Rules should be waived for those who cannot access public funds, SNP tell Patel

SNP MP Stuart McDonald said: ‘Saving lives must be the priority – it is as simple as that.’

Drawings and gifts make your day better, says young binman

Drawings and gifts make your day better, says young binman

Jack Mills, an 18-year-old refuse collector in Manchester, has received Easter eggs, beer, messages of support, and drawings from children.

Presenting line-up for BBC One’s The Big Night In revealed

Presenting line-up for BBC One’s The Big Night In revealed

The collaboration between BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief will raise money for local projects across the UK.

Health guidelines may lead to overdiagnosis of child milk allergy, experts warn

Health guidelines may lead to overdiagnosis of child milk allergy, experts warn

The researchers analysed nine official guidelines for cow’s milk allergy published between 2012 and 2019.

Fourth Scottish care home reports deaths in coronavirus outbreak

Fourth Scottish care home reports deaths in coronavirus outbreak

Five elderly residents have reportedly died at Almond Court in Drumchapel after similar outbreaks at three other homes across the country.

Charity work helped survivor build a life after the Holocaust

Charity work helped survivor build a life after the Holocaust

Susan Pollack was liberated from Bergen-Belsen on April 15 1945.

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