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London councils launch procurement partnership as care homes face PPE challenges

London councils launch procurement partnership as care homes face PPE challenges

The partnership among all of the capital’s councils aims to distribute more than 48 million items of PPE kit in the next 12 weeks.

What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

The front pages are led by concerns around schools reopening and care homes.

Care home deaths under scrutiny as report suggests agency workers spread virus

Care home deaths under scrutiny as report suggests agency workers spread virus

Ministers are said to have known about the findings for a month before providing more money to prevent fatalities in the sector.

Royal budget ‘faces financial blow due to coronavirus lockdown’

Royal budget ‘faces financial blow due to coronavirus lockdown’

The Lord Chamberlain reportedly told staff the royal household was “not immune” to the impact of the pandemic.

Uplifting news: Teenager’s recovery marathon and ex-inmates make face coverings

Uplifting news: Teenager’s recovery marathon and ex-inmates make face coverings

A round-up of Monday’s uplifting stories.

Zuckerberg wants West to lead the way on internet laws before China does

Zuckerberg wants West to lead the way on internet laws before China does

The Facebook boss says the ‘really dangerous’ approach of countries like China could appeal to other nations deciding how to regulate.

Vaccine could train body to fight coronavirus, say scientists

Vaccine could train body to fight coronavirus, say scientists

Neutralising antibodies have been found in the first eight people who took part in safety trials for the experimental mRNA-1273 vaccine.

More than 200 jobs under threat at SSE retail divison, claims union

More than 200 jobs under threat at SSE retail divison, claims union

The retail division of SSE was bought by Bristol-based Ovo Energy in January.

Three arrested in connection with murder of teenage law student

Three arrested in connection with murder of teenage law student

Aya Hachem was an innocent passer-by and not the intended target of the broad-daylight attack in a main road in Blackburn, Lancashire, on Sunday.

Autumn and winter could be better environment for Covid-19, expert warns

Autumn and winter could be better environment for Covid-19, expert warns

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said more information was needed on the seasonality of the virus.

Former PM Tony Blair backs Government bid to reopen schools

Former PM Tony Blair backs Government bid to reopen schools

The ex-Downing Street incumbent said the risk of coronavirus transmission among young children was ‘quite low’.

Immigration reforms suggest Covid-19 key workers unwelcome in UK, claims Labour

Immigration reforms suggest Covid-19 key workers unwelcome in UK, claims Labour

SNP immigration spokesman Stuart McDonald criticised the ‘dreadful’ Bill.

In Pictures: Schools reconfigure classrooms to meet social-distancing guidelines

In Pictures: Schools reconfigure classrooms to meet social-distancing guidelines

Teachers have been required to rethink before children return from lockdown.

UK hotter than California as temperature rises to 24C

UK hotter than California as temperature rises to 24C

The mercury is expected to rise as high as 25C on Tuesday and 27C on Wednesday.

At least 1,000 migrants arrive in UK during Covid-19 lockdown

At least 1,000 migrants arrive in UK during Covid-19 lockdown

Eight more migrants were taken ashore in Dover on Monday, the Home Office confirmed.

Medical chief denies Covid cases were missed due to symptoms not being listed

Medical chief denies Covid cases were missed due to symptoms not being listed

Experts said that an insistence that only fever and cough were the major symptoms had missed thousands of cases of the virus.

Charles records video message in support of Pick For Britain campaign

Charles records video message in support of Pick For Britain campaign

The Prince of Wales, who is a keen farmer, has urged people to help farmers gather their crops this season.

Children not ‘high transmitters’ of coronavirus, scientist suggests

Children not ‘high transmitters’ of coronavirus, scientist suggests

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said that it does not seem that children are “high-output transmitters” of Covid-19.

London Mayor calls for quarantine on foreign visitors as soon as possible

London Mayor calls for quarantine on foreign visitors as soon as possible

Sadiq Khan said the only reason for delaying quarantine measures was because of the Government’s failure to prepare for the pandemic.

Police ‘will move heaven and earth’ to find teenage law student’s killers

Police ‘will move heaven and earth’ to find teenage law student’s killers

The teenager was hit by one of several shots fired from a passing car as she walked to a Lidl supermarket to buy food for her family.

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