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Covid-19 ‘economic emergency’ no reason to end lockdown early, Sturgeon says

Covid-19 ‘economic emergency’ no reason to end lockdown early, Sturgeon says

Nicola Sturgeon spoke after a new report from the Scottish Government’s chief economist warned of an ‘unprecedented’ drop of up to 33% of GDP.

Vet’s socially distanced cow caesarean earns fans on social media

Vet’s socially distanced cow caesarean earns fans on social media

Richard Spooner performed the procedure single handed at Easegill Head farm in Cumbria.

‘New people on the streets’ in Dublin as coronavirus lockdown hits

‘New people on the streets’ in Dublin as coronavirus lockdown hits

People made shelters in hedges, shop doorways, between the columns of court buildings and underneath wheelie bins.

Consortium aims to make millions of protective gowns a month for NHS workers

Consortium aims to make millions of protective gowns a month for NHS workers

The Health Secretary has urged companies to help boost stocks.

NHS secures ‘cutting-edge’ cancer drug

NHS secures ‘cutting-edge’ cancer drug

Larotrectinib is a so-called ‘tumour agnostic’ medicine, meaning it targets cancerous cells according to their genetic make-up.

Blogger’s appeal against Kezia Dugdale ruling heard in virtual courtroom

Blogger’s appeal against Kezia Dugdale ruling heard in virtual courtroom

Wings Over Scotland’s Stuart Campbell claimed the former Scottish Labour leader defamed him in a newspaper column.

Theories linking Covid-19 to 5G most common fake news Britons see – Ofcom survey

Theories linking Covid-19 to 5G most common fake news Britons see – Ofcom survey

It follows a number of vandalism and fire incidents against masts across the country over the Easter weekend.

Ousted John Lewis boss handed almost-£1m payout

Ousted John Lewis boss handed almost-£1m payout

The group also confirmed a £892,362 pay packet given to Rob Collins, who had been managing director of the group’s Waitrose business.

Alexandra Palace transformed into food distribution hub during lockdown

Alexandra Palace transformed into food distribution hub during lockdown

Food parcels are being prepared in the north London venue for people in need in the local area.

Record-breaking British rower pens book to help others during lockdown solitude

Record-breaking British rower pens book to help others during lockdown solitude

Roz Savage hopes to share the ‘toolkit of mental strategies’ she developed during her time alone on the ocean.

Coronavirus antibody home tests not sensitive enough, study suggests

Coronavirus antibody home tests not sensitive enough, study suggests

Researchers said there is an urgent need for robust antibody detection approaches to support diagnostics, vaccine development and lockdown relaease.

Police working to ‘target-harden’ 5G phone masts after spate of attacks

Police working to ‘target-harden’ 5G phone masts after spate of attacks

West Midlands Police are hoping to deter further attacks on the masts.

Amazon gives staff £2-an-hour pay rise as customers keep shopping

Amazon gives staff £2-an-hour pay rise as customers keep shopping

The UK chief executive said warehouses have also been upgraded to provide safety to staff.

Chief Rabbi welcomes Starmer’s commitment to root out anti-Semitism

Chief Rabbi welcomes Starmer’s commitment to root out anti-Semitism

Ephraim Mirvis, who strongly criticised Jeremy Corbyn, said the new Labour leader’s efforts to rebuild trust were ‘heartening’.

No 10 stands by 100k coronavirus testing target despite failure to use capacity

No 10 stands by 100k coronavirus testing target despite failure to use capacity

Ministers are under pressure over the lack of tests being carried out and problems in the supply of protective equipment.

Boris Johnson to speak to Donald Trump and the Queen

Boris Johnson to speak to Donald Trump and the Queen

Number 10 stressed that Mr Johnson is not ‘formally’ doing Government work.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaking to family for five hours a day since release

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaking to family for five hours a day since release

The British-Iranian citizen has been told her temporary release from an Iranian prison has been extended by a month due to Covid-19.

Tributes paid to ‘dearly loved’ orthopaedic surgeon

Tributes paid to ‘dearly loved’ orthopaedic surgeon

Sadeq Elhowsh was a father of four who had worked for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Merseyside for 17 years.

Kate writes to hospital treating Covid-19 patients

Kate writes to hospital treating Covid-19 patients

The Duchess of Cambridge is patron of the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, which is now treating adult coronavirus patients.

Fox cub rescued by RSPCA after falling into disused well

Fox cub rescued by RSPCA after falling into disused well

The young animal was uninjured after the incident in a family’s garden in Hertfordshire.

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