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How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?

How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?

NHSX is developing the app, but tech giants Google and Apple are also involved.

Naomie Harris, Fearne Cotton and Martin Clunes support Macmillan campaign

Naomie Harris, Fearne Cotton and Martin Clunes support Macmillan campaign

The famous faces have appeared in a video urging people to donate to the charity’s emergency appeal.

Ex-monk alone in his spectacular garden says pandemic is a warning to humanity

Ex-monk alone in his spectacular garden says pandemic is a warning to humanity

Buddha Maitreya has lived part of his life as a Zen monk.

More than £1.2bn in Covid-19 insurance payouts expected

More than £1.2bn in Covid-19 insurance payouts expected

The initial estimate from the ABI covers payments for business interruption, travel insurance, weddings policies and cancelled school trips.

Covid-19 testing website overwhelmed after going live

Covid-19 testing website overwhelmed after going live

Up to 10 million key workers and their households are now eligible for coronavirus tests.

First Minister dismisses calls to sack minister over Zoom gaffe

First Minister dismisses calls to sack minister over Zoom gaffe

Health minister Vaughan Gething was heard swearing about a colleague during a virtual sitting of the Welsh Assembly.

Progress in post-Brexit talks ‘disappointing’ – Barnier

Progress in post-Brexit talks ‘disappointing’ – Barnier

The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned the ‘clock was ticking’.

‘Heartbreaking’: Young girl in pyjamas among migrants crossing the Channel

‘Heartbreaking’: Young girl in pyjamas among migrants crossing the Channel

Children were among a group of people thought to be migrants brought ashore in Kent on Friday.

Young urged to seek help by Prince’s Trust celebrity supporters

Young urged to seek help by Prince’s Trust celebrity supporters

A host of stars have recorded a video message calling on those in need to contact the organisation founded by the Prince of Wales.

Sturgeon urges Scots to ‘stick with’ lockdown as death toll rises by 64

Sturgeon urges Scots to ‘stick with’ lockdown as death toll rises by 64

The First Minister provided an update at the Scottish Government’s daily coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh.

Louis Tomlinson calls on people of Doncaster to volunteer during pandemic

Louis Tomlinson calls on people of Doncaster to volunteer during pandemic

“I know the good people of Doncaster will answer this call to help others,” he said.

Meghan’s claim that articles caused row with father ‘objectionable’ – newspaper

Meghan’s claim that articles caused row with father ‘objectionable’ – newspaper

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers over five articles – two in the Mail on Sunday and three on MailOnline.

Hubble reveals stunning image of ‘Cosmic Reef’ to mark 30th anniversary

Hubble reveals stunning image of ‘Cosmic Reef’ to mark 30th anniversary

The Telescope shows a vast star-forming region located some 163,000 light-years away.

Vulnerable children ‘hidden from sight’ during lockdown

Vulnerable children ‘hidden from sight’ during lockdown

Data published by the Children’s Commissioner aims to show the extent of vulnerable children in every local authority during the crisis.

Africa’s Sahara ‘most dangerous place on Earth’ 100 million years ago

Africa’s Sahara ‘most dangerous place on Earth’ 100 million years ago

The region saw ferocious predators roaming a vast river system during the Cretaceous.

Burberry transforms Yorkshire trench coat factory to make NHS gowns

Burberry transforms Yorkshire trench coat factory to make NHS gowns

The fashion giant said its Castleford facility is manufacturing non-surgical gowns and supplying them to the NHS.

Contempt proceedings launched against ex-diplomat who blogged Salmond trial

Contempt proceedings launched against ex-diplomat who blogged Salmond trial

The former first minister of Scotland was cleared at the High Court in Edinburgh in March of 13 charges of sexually assaulting nine women.

Royal Navy investigates ‘lockdown party’ on nuclear sub

Royal Navy investigates ‘lockdown party’ on nuclear sub

Social media footage has emerged of the crew of the HMS Trenchant after they returned to base at Devonport, Plymouth.

Top law firm reveals probe into failed mini-bond scheme Blackmore

Top law firm reveals probe into failed mini-bond scheme Blackmore

Thousands of investors have around £45 million trapped after the company collapsed earlier this week.

3ft corn snake discovered in family’s bathroom

3ft corn snake discovered in family’s bathroom

The RSPCA collected the creature from the property in Grays, Essex.

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