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MPs call for social media to be held accountable over 5G conspiracy theories

MPs call for social media to be held accountable over 5G conspiracy theories

The DCMS Committee said the Government must take stronger action to stop the spread of disinformation linking 5G to Covid-19.

Led By Donkeys billboards compare coronavirus ‘heroes and zeroes’

Led By Donkeys billboards compare coronavirus ‘heroes and zeroes’

Co-founder Oliver Knowles said some people are using the crisis as ‘an opportunity to take’.

Scientists using world’s most powerful supercomputers to tackle coronavirus

Scientists using world’s most powerful supercomputers to tackle coronavirus

Powerful machines able to screen libraries of potential antiviral drugs much faster than traditional computers.

Camilla salutes NHS army of volunteers ready to report for duty

Camilla salutes NHS army of volunteers ready to report for duty

More than 750,000 people signed up to help the NHS.

England players call on public to keep active during lockdown

England players call on public to keep active during lockdown

Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold are encouraging people to be healthy at home.

Chief medical officer did not reveal second home visit, Nicola Sturgeon says

Chief medical officer did not reveal second home visit, Nicola Sturgeon says

Scotland’s First Minister said Dr Catherine Calderwood only told her about one of two holiday home visits during lockdown.

JK Rowling fully recovered after suffering ‘all symptoms’ of coronavirus

JK Rowling fully recovered after suffering ‘all symptoms’ of coronavirus

The author shared a breathing technique she used.

Nationwide boss volunteers to have pay slashed amid pandemic

Nationwide boss volunteers to have pay slashed amid pandemic

It is understood the move will make Mr Garner the first boss of one of the UK’s biggest financial institutions to volunteer for a pay cut.

Heathrow runway closure leads to ‘peace and quiet’ for communities

Heathrow runway closure leads to ‘peace and quiet’ for communities

Airlines have grounded the majority of their fleets as demand for travel has plummeted because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ed Miliband returns to Labour frontbench in Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet

Ed Miliband returns to Labour frontbench in Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet

Miliband led the party into the 2015 election.

Cobra meeting must be called for lockdown review, Wales’ First Minister says

Cobra meeting must be called for lockdown review, Wales’ First Minister says

Mark Drakeford said he would call for an extension of the current three-week lockdown.

No 10 hits out at Russian ‘disinformation’ after Johnson ventilator report

No 10 hits out at Russian ‘disinformation’ after Johnson ventilator report

State-run news agency RIA-Novosti claimed the PM, ‘in good spirits’ under observation in hospital, would soon be put on a ventilator.

Man arrested over sectarian threats against Stormont health minister

Man arrested over sectarian threats against Stormont health minister

A pro-IRA slogan was sent to Robin Swann via social media.

Cough please! Researchers launch Covid-19 Sounds App

Cough please! Researchers launch Covid-19 Sounds App

Scientists at Cambridge University are seeking a way of detecting coronavirus from the sound of a person’s cough or even their voice.

Coronavirus: How could contact tracing apps help the UK out of lockdown?

Coronavirus: How could contact tracing apps help the UK out of lockdown?

Scientists have suggested apps could be used to alert people if they have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.

Covid-19 antibody test ‘at least a month away’

Covid-19 antibody test ‘at least a month away’

Professor Sir John Bell, from Oxford University, who advises the Government on life sciences, said those tested so far had failed.

Motorist criticised after crashing while driving 10 miles to walk dog

Motorist criticised after crashing while driving 10 miles to walk dog

Police say the trip was an ‘avoidable journey’.

Watch: Residents of retirement village enjoy socially-distanced balcony dancing

Watch: Residents of retirement village enjoy socially-distanced balcony dancing

Those living in Platinum Skies’ Chapters development were led by a local musician in a concert of swing classics.

Why we do not know exactly how many die each day due to coronavirus

Why we do not know exactly how many die each day due to coronavirus

None of the figures currently available give a real-time snapshot of what is happening in the country.

Saliva test ‘to instantly detect coronavirus with lasers’

Saliva test ‘to instantly detect coronavirus with lasers’

Researchers are developing an ultra-sensitive laser sensor that can pick up the disease at the earliest point of infection.

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