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‘Badge of honour’ announced for social care workers

‘Badge of honour’ announced for social care workers

It will allow social care workers to ‘proudly and publicly identify themselves’ during the pandemic, the Government said.

Close relatives to be allowed to say goodbye to Covid-19 victims

Close relatives to be allowed to say goodbye to Covid-19 victims

Health Secretary Matt Hancock issued updated guidance and said he wanted to “improve” policies relating to social care.

Bank of England lending to large firms surges to £7.6bn

Bank of England lending to large firms surges to £7.6bn

It comes as leaders in the finance sector told UK politicians that start-ups were facing particular difficulty securing financial support.

Anxiety concerns highlighted by people at the beginning of lockdown – survey

Anxiety concerns highlighted by people at the beginning of lockdown – survey

Practical life matters, such as finances and housing, as well as fear for other family members, among issues causing people anxiety, survey suggests.

Fergie to read daily children’s story online

Fergie to read daily children’s story online

The ex-wife of the Duke of York launched her Storytime with Fergie and Friends YouTube channel.

Sinn Fein MPs ‘will not avail’ of £10,000 increase to office cost allowances

Sinn Fein MPs ‘will not avail’ of £10,000 increase to office cost allowances

South Down MP Chris Hazzard said that he and his party colleagues will not take the extra allowance.

Baby delivered succesfully as pregnant nurse dies after contracting Covid-19

Baby delivered succesfully as pregnant nurse dies after contracting Covid-19

The baby was delivered successfully and is doing well.

WHO ‘regrets’ Donald Trump’s decision to halt US funding

WHO ‘regrets’ Donald Trump’s decision to halt US funding

The head of WHO said this is a time for all of us to be ‘united in our common struggle against a common threat’.

Children’s messages thanking NHS heroes trigger England-wide tribute

Children’s messages thanking NHS heroes trigger England-wide tribute

The messages will be shown as part of Clap for Carers.

Economy minister – Up to 25,000 could soon lose jobs

Economy minister – Up to 25,000 could soon lose jobs

House prices are also set to be negatively affected while trade and investment are predicted to stall, Diane Dodds added.

Downing Street admits personal protective equipment may need to be reused

Downing Street admits personal protective equipment may need to be reused

Frontline staff are still struggling to access equipment, with some buying their own or using bin bags.

Alcohol adding to lockdown woes of 3.5 million Britons – research

Alcohol adding to lockdown woes of 3.5 million Britons – research

Charity Alcohol Change UK found drinking was creating further tension for many, but also that 14 million of us are trying to cut back.

Oasis and Warehouse collapse hitting 2,000 workers

Oasis and Warehouse collapse hitting 2,000 workers

The struggling chains were pushed over by the coronavirus outbreak shutting down stores.

Proud husband posts pictures of consultant wife in full PPE

Proud husband posts pictures of consultant wife in full PPE

Josh Dhaliwal describes how wife Dr Rosie Kalsi stayed to help dying patients after 14-hour shift.

Study identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus after lockdown

Study identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus after lockdown

While current measures are proving effective in controlling the spread of Covid-19, they are putting a strain on people’s health and the economy.

Woman, 90, to raise NHS cash by climbing 2,398ft mountain – on her stairs

Woman, 90, to raise NHS cash by climbing 2,398ft mountain – on her stairs

Margaret Payne has planned 282 trips to cover the equivalent of making it to the top of Suilven in the Highlands.

London Marathon launches 2.6 Challenge to help £4bn charity loss

London Marathon launches 2.6 Challenge to help £4bn charity loss

Charities are facing a £4 billion loss in income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Treasury extends cuts-off date for furlough scheme

Treasury extends cuts-off date for furlough scheme

The Government estimates the change will benefit more than 200,000 employees.

Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity

Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity

The couple arranged for £90,000 to be donated to Feeding Britain after being moved by the organisation’s work.

Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE

Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE

The second-generation budget iPhone will go on sale on Friday.

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