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Transport firms welcome bailout package for buses

Transport firms welcome bailout package for buses

Bus companies in England will receive £167 million in new Government funding to help them cope with the loss of revenue caused by coronavirus.

In Video: How to start your day in self-isolation

In Video: How to start your day in self-isolation

Ideas on keeping a routine during lockdown.

More migrants attempt Channel crossing as Covid-19 reaches Calais refugee camps

More migrants attempt Channel crossing as Covid-19 reaches Calais refugee camps

A group of more than 50 people were intercepted by Border Force travelling across the Dover straits in four inflatable boats on Thursday.

Ryanair expects ‘minimal if any’ traffic for two months

Ryanair expects ‘minimal if any’ traffic for two months

The airline has dropped from more than 2,500 to just 20 flights every day, a 99% fall.

Megabus coach services in England and Wales will be suspended by Sunday

Megabus coach services in England and Wales will be suspended by Sunday

Services are ‘temporarily winding down’ and will stop by the end of the week, Stagecoach announced.

What the papers say- April 3

What the papers say- April 3

Friday’s papers are led by the Government’s pledge to test 100,000 people a day for coronavirus by the end of the month.

New Labour leader must rebuild after general election collapse

New Labour leader must rebuild after general election collapse

Jeremy Corbyn’s successor will have to adapt to a world turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Profiles – Who are the Labour deputy leadership candidates?

Profiles – Who are the Labour deputy leadership candidates?

Five are vying for the number two role.

Call to do more to restore nature and wild places

Call to do more to restore nature and wild places

New head of the Wildlife Trusts says battle to boost wildlife will resume after the pandemic.

Jeremy Corbyn failed to win power but turned Labour to the left

Jeremy Corbyn failed to win power but turned Labour to the left

The left wing rebel will leave mark on Labour after his departure.

Covid-19 lockdown may see ‘rise in dangerous drugs’ as supply chain hit

Covid-19 lockdown may see ‘rise in dangerous drugs’ as supply chain hit

We Are With You has raised fears that the measures may lead to people trying different drugs and see an increase in overdoses.

Jeremy Corbyn’s wife says outgoing Labour leader was ‘vilified’

Jeremy Corbyn’s wife says outgoing Labour leader was ‘vilified’

And Laura Alvarez said the NHS would have been better prepared for the coronavirus crisis if her husband had been in Downing Street.

Swann “too slow” to act on Covid-19 – O’Neill

Swann “too slow” to act on Covid-19 – O’Neill

Stormont’s deputy first minister criticised the health minister’s handling of the crisis

The NHS Nightingale – how big is it, who will it treat and why the name?

The NHS Nightingale – how big is it, who will it treat and why the name?

The new NHS Nightingale hospital, set up to treat the rising numbers of Covid-19 victims, opens on Friday. Here’s what we know about the new facility.

Nightingale Hospital due to open as Matt Hancock sets 100,000 daily test target

Nightingale Hospital due to open as Matt Hancock sets 100,000 daily test target

The 4,000-bed temporary hospital is due to begin admitting its first coronavirus patients.

Heathrow to shut one runway after coronavirus traffic fall

Heathrow to shut one runway after coronavirus traffic fall

The London hub will operate its landings and take-offs from one strip from Monday April 6.

Coronavirus-hit cruise ship Zaandam docks in Florida

Coronavirus-hit cruise ship Zaandam docks in Florida

Its sister-ship the Rotterdam has also now been given permission to dock, the operating company has said.

Sturgeon: Lifting lockdown measures would not save economy

Sturgeon: Lifting lockdown measures would not save economy

The Scottish First Minister said saving lives is the top priority.

Matt Lucas reveals music video for NHS fundraising Baked Potato song

Matt Lucas reveals music video for NHS fundraising Baked Potato song

The music video was first premiered on The One Show, before being uploaded to Lucas’ YouTube channel.

12-year-old piper leaves healthcare worker in tears with doorstep performance

12-year-old piper leaves healthcare worker in tears with doorstep performance

George Orchin received a not through his letterbox asking if he could play for all the healthcare workers on his street

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