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Firm to test hundreds of Covid-19 patients samples daily for the NHS

Firm to test hundreds of Covid-19 patients samples daily for the NHS

Censo Biotechnologies is to test a minimum of 15,000 samples per month for coronavirus on behalf of the health service.

Man-made litter still affecting protected coastal areas, study finds

Man-made litter still affecting protected coastal areas, study finds

Plastic was the most common type of litter found across Britain’s marine protected areas.

Government will carry on in fight against Covid-19, says Gove

Government will carry on in fight against Covid-19, says Gove

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in intensive care following a worsening of his symptoms on Monday evening.

UK tourists stranded abroad spending ‘every waking moment’ trying to get home

UK tourists stranded abroad spending ‘every waking moment’ trying to get home

Demand for seats on rescue flights appears to be outstripping supply.

Father fined as son continues to flout Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

Father fined as son continues to flout Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

The youngster had been out four times, prompting a warning to the boy’s father before he was fined.

Call for gardeners to buy online from specialist plant nurseries

Call for gardeners to buy online from specialist plant nurseries

The RHS has launched a dedicated webpage to help people support growers who normally display at its shows.

Cineworld bosses defer pay after all cinemas closed across globe

Cineworld bosses defer pay after all cinemas closed across globe

It said the Government-mandated closure of cinemas has been ‘extremely challenging’.

Elderly being pressured into signing ‘Do not resuscitate’ forms, charities warn

Elderly being pressured into signing ‘Do not resuscitate’ forms, charities warn

Care organisations have published an open letter calling for the policy to be abolished in order to protect ‘people’s fundamental human rights’.

High-profile names who have tested positive for coronavirus

High-profile names who have tested positive for coronavirus

Boris Johnson joins royals, politicians and celebrities in being hit by the virus.

British family fears for 20-year-old daughter stuck in Honduras

British family fears for 20-year-old daughter stuck in Honduras

Freya Madeley from Gloucestershire had been volunteering as a teacher in the Central American country.

What the papers say – April 7

What the papers say – April 7

Boris Johnson’s deteriorating condition leads the papers on Tuesday.

BBC Panorama explores the coronavirus fears of some of the UK’s most vulnerable

BBC Panorama explores the coronavirus fears of some of the UK’s most vulnerable

Cancer patients and those with compromised immune systems are among the 1.5 million Britons classified as being at greater risk than others.

Charles records radio broadcast to mark 250th anniversary of Wordsworth’s birth

Charles records radio broadcast to mark 250th anniversary of Wordsworth’s birth

The Prince of Wales will read an extract from William Wordsworth’s Tintern Abbey.

Queues, quarantine and the Queen: 100 days of Covid-19

Queues, quarantine and the Queen: 100 days of Covid-19

With more than one million cases, and 50,000 deaths, the coronavirus outbreak has put a strain on resources not seen since the Second World War.

Pink supermoon graces skies over the UK

Pink supermoon graces skies over the UK

People can expect it to look up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter in the sky as it reaches its closest point to Earth.

Coronavirus: 100 days on, what do we know?

Coronavirus: 100 days on, what do we know?

Covid-19 has claimed thousands of lives across the world after first being reported to the World Health Organisation at the end of last year.

Hot cross bun warning for dog owners after Timmy and Sydney’s near miss

Hot cross bun warning for dog owners after Timmy and Sydney’s near miss

Vets have urged people to make sure dogs cannot get to the festive treats as they often contain raisins which can be toxic.

Raab to lead Government as PM battles coronavirus in intensive care

Raab to lead Government as PM battles coronavirus in intensive care

US President Donald Trump gave his best wishes to Boris Johnson and said his condition must be ‘very serious’.

Harry and Meghan to launch charitable organisation named Archewell

Harry and Meghan to launch charitable organisation named Archewell

They also revealed the Greek word ‘Arche’ was the inspiration behind the name of their son.

In Pictures: Boris Johnson working through his illness

In Pictures: Boris Johnson working through his illness

The Prime Minister has been battling the symptoms of coronavirus for more than a week.

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