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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.

‘Not obvious’ that economy will bounce back immediately, says Sunak

‘Not obvious’ that economy will bounce back immediately, says Sunak

The Chancellor warned of a recession ‘the likes of which we have never seen’.

Lockdown dispersal notice issued to same person on five occasions by police

Lockdown dispersal notice issued to same person on five occasions by police

Eight other people each received four of the ‘directions to leave’ notices, West Midlands Police said.

Uplifting news: A knitted model hospital, and a £14,000 fundraiser for charity

Uplifting news: A knitted model hospital, and a £14,000 fundraiser for charity

A round-up of Tuesday’s feelgood stories.

Scottish courts get power to recover fines to aid assaulted police officers

Scottish courts get power to recover fines to aid assaulted police officers

The order allows for payments to be directly deducted from offenders’ benefit payments.

Harriet Harman: Covid-19 contact tracing app assurances do not cut the mustard

Harriet Harman: Covid-19 contact tracing app assurances do not cut the mustard

MP says ‘failed mishmash of protections that’s currently existing’ not enough to satisfy people their information will be safe.

William urges frontline workers under mental stress to seek help

William urges frontline workers under mental stress to seek help

The Duke of Cambridge posted a video message urging people dealing with coronavirus to look after their psychological wellbeing.

Ministers face pressure as councils and teachers question school reopening date

Ministers face pressure as councils and teachers question school reopening date

Conservative-led Solihull Council has warned that some schools will not be ready to open from June 1.

Trust in travel industry sinks to lowest level in at least seven years – survey

Trust in travel industry sinks to lowest level in at least seven years – survey

More than one in three people (3%) questioned said they do not trust airlines and holiday companies.

Camilla becomes president of beekeeping development charity on World Bee Day

Camilla becomes president of beekeeping development charity on World Bee Day

The Duchess of Cornwall recorded a video message to mark her appointment.

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