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Debenhams on brink of administration amid pandemic

Debenhams on brink of administration amid pandemic

The company has not yet filed for insolvency but sources told PA that administration is the ‘most likely’ course of action.

Ireland urged ‘shine a light’ for healthcare staff

Ireland urged ‘shine a light’ for healthcare staff

Everyone is invited to take part in a gesture intended to express hope and remembrance for those who have died and their loved ones.

Theories linking coronavirus to 5G are baseless, networks say after mast fire

Theories linking coronavirus to 5G are baseless, networks say after mast fire

A Facebook page was taken down on Friday for encouraging people to burn down 5G masts.

World Pipe Band Championships cancelled

World Pipe Band Championships cancelled

The event is now due to take place next year.

Man with mental health condition ‘took own life’ during self-isolation

Man with mental health condition ‘took own life’ during self-isolation

Dan Furniss struggled to cope with self-isolation according to his family.

Koo Stark fails to stop judge’s ruling being made public

Koo Stark fails to stop judge’s ruling being made public

American-born Ms Stark, 63, who dated the Duke of York in the 1980s, has been embroiled in a dispute over money with former partner Warren Walker.

Funeral of boy, 13, who died with Covid-19 held without self-isolating family

Funeral of boy, 13, who died with Covid-19 held without self-isolating family

None of Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab’s immediate family were able to attend after two of his six siblings began displaying symptoms of the virus.

Chris Packham loses legal bid to prevent work on ancient woodlands

Chris Packham loses legal bid to prevent work on ancient woodlands

The work is linked to the HS2 project.

Couple turn spare bedroom into 3D face shield production line

Couple turn spare bedroom into 3D face shield production line

Lauren Emery and Stephen McEvoy have been praised for their efforts to help tackle coronavirus.

Jeremy Corbyn says he has left Labour in position to win at next election

Jeremy Corbyn says he has left Labour in position to win at next election

The outgoing leader said his time in charge had ‘changed the agenda on austerity’ but that Brexit derailed a 2019 election win.

Kate Garraway’s husband in intensive care with coronavirus

Kate Garraway’s husband in intensive care with coronavirus

The TV presenter is also showing symptoms for the virus, according to her spokesman.

Wales to introduce two-metre social distancing law for places of work

Wales to introduce two-metre social distancing law for places of work

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the law will ensure bosses put their workers’ health at the top of their agenda in the workplace.

Concerns raised over quality of protective kit imported from China

Concerns raised over quality of protective kit imported from China

Some gowns do not have full sleeves, meaning medics’ arms are left exposed.

Fit-again Hancock in tribute to ‘bravery’ of NHS staff as two more nurses die

Fit-again Hancock in tribute to ‘bravery’ of NHS staff as two more nurses die

The Health Secretary was speaking at the new Nightingale Hospital in east London following the deaths of Areema Nasreen and Aimee O’Rourke.

Televised message from the Queen a rare occurrence

Televised message from the Queen a rare occurrence

The Queen has delivered only a few during her reign, other than her annual Christmas Day speech.

Queen to address nation over coronavirus crisis on Sunday night

Queen to address nation over coronavirus crisis on Sunday night

The televised address will be broadcast at 8pm on Sunday.

Libraries see new online memberships soar amid lockdown

Libraries see new online memberships soar amid lockdown

Reservations and loans of e-books and audiobooks have also risen, the Local Government Association said.

NHS expecting 560 new ventilators in Covid-19 fight – Matt Hancock

NHS expecting 560 new ventilators in Covid-19 fight – Matt Hancock

It comes as manufacturers have answered a Government call to scale-up supply and production of the devices.

National Press Awards announced online so ‘hard work does not go unrecorded’

National Press Awards announced online so ‘hard work does not go unrecorded’

The ceremony had been postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

PM insists ‘fine’ weekend weather must not result in lockdown rule breaches

PM insists ‘fine’ weekend weather must not result in lockdown rule breaches

Boris Johnson is continuing to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last week.

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