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Focusing testing on hospital patients was ‘right thing to do’

Focusing testing on hospital patients was ‘right thing to do’

Professor Dame Angela McLean said the scientific advice is that there should be a ‘rapid and reliable’ testing system.

Transparency of scientific advice ‘big issue’ in future Covid inquiry, adviser says

Transparency of scientific advice ‘big issue’ in future Covid inquiry, adviser says

Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Government had been ‘candid’ in sharing information with the public.

Eugenie’s father-in-law thanks NHS staff after coronavirus hospital stay

Eugenie’s father-in-law thanks NHS staff after coronavirus hospital stay

George Brooksbank described his treatment as ‘incredible’.

New laws could restrict movements of terror suspects indefinitely

New laws could restrict movements of terror suspects indefinitely

The proposals are in the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill.

Microsoft boss praises ‘digital first responders’ in coronavirus crisis

Microsoft boss praises ‘digital first responders’ in coronavirus crisis

Satya Nadella said the technology industry had played a key role in the global response to Covid-19.

Facebook launches Shops as new online retail space for small businesses

Facebook launches Shops as new online retail space for small businesses

The social network says it wants to help those affected by the economic downturn during coronavirus lockdown.

Patient ‘disempowered’ when treatment paused due to Covid-19

Patient ‘disempowered’ when treatment paused due to Covid-19

Breast Cancer Now said thousands of women with incurable breast cancer are experiencing significant fears for their ongoing survival.

Labour’s annual party conference cancelled due to coronavirus

Labour’s annual party conference cancelled due to coronavirus

The annual gathering sees keynote speeches from shadow cabinet ministers and the party leader, as well as votes on motions to shape Labour’s policy.

‘Highly sophisticated’ cyber attack exposes details of 9m easyJet passengers

‘Highly sophisticated’ cyber attack exposes details of 9m easyJet passengers

The Luton-based carrier said this includes more than 2,000 customers who also had their credit card details stolen.

Nurse with 41 years service dies after contracting coronavirus

Nurse with 41 years service dies after contracting coronavirus

Liz Spooner was described as a fantastic, caring colleague.

40% of care home population in NI has now been tested – Swann

40% of care home population in NI has now been tested – Swann

The health minister announced on Sunday his department were in a position to make testing available to all care home residents and staff.

Captain Tom Moore to be given knighthood

Captain Tom Moore to be given knighthood

Boris Johnson described him as a ‘true national treasure’ and praised his ‘fantastic fundraising’.

Government must give more details on workers’ protection – business committee

Government must give more details on workers’ protection – business committee

The committee chairman has written to Business Secretary Alok Sharma asking for his plans to tackle businesses profiteering with price gouging.

Third of passengers who applied for season ticket refund still waiting for cash

Third of passengers who applied for season ticket refund still waiting for cash

A Transport Focus survey indicated that 36% of claimants have not been told if they will receive a pay out.

Attempts to deport semi-naked man reignite calls to end removal flights

Attempts to deport semi-naked man reignite calls to end removal flights

The incident has been described as ‘dehumanising authoritarianism’.

Belfast PPE store sees new demand from resuming healthcare services

Belfast PPE store sees new demand from resuming healthcare services

The store set up at the outset of the emergency has 1.5 million pieces of personal protective equipment in stock and processes 80 orders a day

New organ donor law gives hope to patients awaiting life-saving transplants

New organ donor law gives hope to patients awaiting life-saving transplants

The new law in England could lead to an additional 700 transplants each year by 2023.

Palace salutes garden party guests who missed out this year

Palace salutes garden party guests who missed out this year

More than 8,000 people were due to gather at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

Wales considering changes to outdoor meeting rules, health minister says

Wales considering changes to outdoor meeting rules, health minister says

On Tuesday the Welsh Government’s Covid-19 advisory group published evidence on the ‘lower risk of transmission’ outdoors

Bikers deliver lifesaving devices to Covid-19 patients’ homes

Bikers deliver lifesaving devices to Covid-19 patients’ homes

The 200-strong team of motorcyclists are transporting pulse oximeters across London.

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