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Experts hail power of gardening as Chelsea Flower Show goes online

Experts hail power of gardening as Chelsea Flower Show goes online

The Queen has sent a message of support to the Royal Horticultural Society as it hosts its first ever ‘virtual Chelsea’ due to the pandemic.

Suicide prevention training landmark reached as lockdown sees surge in take-up

Suicide prevention training landmark reached as lockdown sees surge in take-up

More than a million people have taken the Zero Suicide Alliance’s online course since November 2017, including 545,000 in the last three weeks.

Twenty London stations to avoid if you want to stay away from crowds

Twenty London stations to avoid if you want to stay away from crowds

The Tube network is at its busiest from 5.45am to 8.15am and 4pm to 5.30pm.

Loss of smell or taste added to NHS Covid-19 symptoms list

Loss of smell or taste added to NHS Covid-19 symptoms list

The Government has been under pressure to update the symptoms list for coronavirus.

Broadcasters unite on guidelines to help TV productions return to work

Broadcasters unite on guidelines to help TV productions return to work

The guidelines aim to enable a safe working environment for the television industry during the pandemic.

William and Kate broadcast mental health radio message with celebrity supporters

William and Kate broadcast mental health radio message with celebrity supporters

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked Mental Health Awareness Week with the radio message.

High Court ruling in latest stage of Johnny Depp libel claim against The Sun

High Court ruling in latest stage of Johnny Depp libel claim against The Sun

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star is suing News Group Newspapers and its executive editor, Dan Wootton.

Aldi partners with Deliveroo to trial grocery delivery service

Aldi partners with Deliveroo to trial grocery delivery service

The discount supermarket chain said it will launch the trial at its Daleside Road store in Nottingham.

HIV prevention trials so successful that study wrapped up early, GSK says

HIV prevention trials so successful that study wrapped up early, GSK says

Participants getting an injection once every two months were 69% less likely to get HIV.

UK-US trade deal would benefit ‘workers, consumers and farmers’ – Truss

UK-US trade deal would benefit ‘workers, consumers and farmers’ – Truss

The International Trade Secretary said there was particular progress in a number of areas.

‘High chance’ of coronavirus vaccine being developed, expert says

‘High chance’ of coronavirus vaccine being developed, expert says

Researchers in the UK largely agree that a Covid-19 vaccine will be created, but there is no consensus on the time frame.

Climate change could leave fish swapping brains for brawn

Climate change could leave fish swapping brains for brawn

University of Glasgow biologists suggest physiological changes to freshwater fish could have potentially challenging consequences.

Thousands of people with Covid-19 in the UK are being missed – expert

Thousands of people with Covid-19 in the UK are being missed – expert

Professor Tim Spector said 50,000 to 70,000 people are not being picked up because they do not have the main symptoms.

Ryanair boss slams Government’s quarantine plans

Ryanair boss slams Government’s quarantine plans

Michael O’Leary said it was ‘laughable that this Government can come up with any plans for a quarantine that will be strict and fully enforced’.

Demand for train travel remains low despite services being ramped up

Demand for train travel remains low despite services being ramped up

Extra police officers and security personnel were deployed to deal with any overcrowding, but many major stations were quiet.

King’s Cross Station near deserted despite ramping up of rail capacity

King’s Cross Station near deserted despite ramping up of rail capacity

The Rail Delivery Group says train companies are increasing services to 70% of standard timetable capacity.

In Pictures: Swimmers return to Serpentine

In Pictures: Swimmers return to Serpentine

The Serpentine Swimming Club gathered for a morning dip following the loosening of some lockdown restrictions in England last week.

Shopping centre owner Intu set to default on debts amid virus impact

Shopping centre owner Intu set to default on debts amid virus impact

Shares in the company nudged lower as it said that talks with its lenders over its finances are continuing.

Health Minister ‘pleased and nervous’ Ireland is taking first steps out of lockdown

Health Minister ‘pleased and nervous’ Ireland is taking first steps out of lockdown

Some retail outlets are reopening, outdoor work is resuming and sports like golf and tennis can be played again.

Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill is part of the move towards a new points-based system.

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