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250 million-year-old marine reptile ‘evolved pebble-shaped teeth to crush prey’

250 million-year-old marine reptile ‘evolved pebble-shaped teeth to crush prey’

The creature belongs to an extinct group of reptiles known ichthyosaurs.

Queen’s televised addresses just weeks apart

Queen’s televised addresses just weeks apart

The monarch will speak to the nation on Friday to mark 75 years since VE Day.

How Florence Nightingale shaped the way modern nurses are tackling coronavirus

How Florence Nightingale shaped the way modern nurses are tackling coronavirus

Nightingale pioneered many of the practices carried out today, such as maintaining good hygiene and regularly washing hands

Coronavirus lockdown faces test of long weekend before PM’s announcement

Coronavirus lockdown faces test of long weekend before PM’s announcement

Officials will scrutinise the latest data on the spread of the disease, and ministers are expected to convene over the weekend.

Politicians and the public to join Queen to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

Politicians and the public to join Queen to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

Despite large-scale public events being unable to go ahead, tributes will be paid by members of the royal family, as well as a host of other events.

Legal proceedings launched against Andrew ‘over unpaid ski resort bill’

Legal proceedings launched against Andrew ‘over unpaid ski resort bill’

Le Temps newspaper says the chalet was bought in 2014.

Nine veterans die with Covid-19 at Royal Chelsea Hospital

Nine veterans die with Covid-19 at Royal Chelsea Hospital

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw revealed the losses ahead of VE Day on Friday.

At-risk workers must have right to be furloughed, says charity

At-risk workers must have right to be furloughed, says charity

Citizens Advice claims cancer patients are among those having to go to work despite being eligible for the job retention scheme.

Boris Johnson leads latest Clap For Carers applause from Downing Street

Boris Johnson leads latest Clap For Carers applause from Downing Street

‘You are pillars of society in the fight against coronavirus’.

Electronic voting in Commons will be ‘sub-optimal’, committee says

Electronic voting in Commons will be ‘sub-optimal’, committee says

A report by the Commons procedure committee warns the move will not be as secure as voting in person.

Boris Johnson pays respects at Westminster Abbey ahead of VE Day celebrations

Boris Johnson pays respects at Westminster Abbey ahead of VE Day celebrations

The Prime Minister was welcomed to the abbey by the Dean of Westminster, and lit a candle on the eve on the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory.

‘Difficult to say precisely’ where Covid-19 is being contracted

‘Difficult to say precisely’ where Covid-19 is being contracted

People’s homes were found to be a ‘very strong environment’ for finding linked cases, Dr Jenny Harries said.

Stay indoors this weekend despite warm weather, Government says

Stay indoors this weekend despite warm weather, Government says

Resist the urge to sunbath and socialise despite hints from the PM lockdown might be eased soon, Dominic Raab said.

Temperature testing offers little beyond public reassurance, deputy CMO suggests

Temperature testing offers little beyond public reassurance, deputy CMO suggests

It comes as Heathrow Airport announced it will soon begin temperature screening of passengers.

Covid-19: Public told to stick to lockdown rules over bank holiday weekend

Covid-19: Public told to stick to lockdown rules over bank holiday weekend

Boris Johnson will address the nation at 7pm on Sunday on the way forward for easing restrictions.

UK was not prepared for worst-case pandemic scenario, leaked report reveals

UK was not prepared for worst-case pandemic scenario, leaked report reveals

The Exercise Cygnus report, based on a simulation of how the country dealt with a made-up crisis in 2016, identified a slew of lessons to learn.

Prince of Wales to lead national silence on VE Day

Prince of Wales to lead national silence on VE Day

Charles and Camilla will pay their hushed respects from a location in Scotland.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

More than 150 frontline workers have now died with coronavirus.

Coronavirus infection rate ‘too high’ to ease lockdown in Northern Ireland

Coronavirus infection rate ‘too high’ to ease lockdown in Northern Ireland

Stormont’s leaders have agreed to extend the current measures for a further three weeks.

People who recover from virus ‘could help reduce community transmission’

People who recover from virus ‘could help reduce community transmission’

Scientists say these people would need to be identified through antibody tests and could help in the development of ‘shield immunity’.

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