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Government apology after site to book Covid-19 test stops taking applications

Government apology after site to book Covid-19 test stops taking applications

The Department of Health tweeted that there has been significant demand for bookings.

Demonstrators ‘putting HS2 workers at risk’ during pandemic

Demonstrators ‘putting HS2 workers at risk’ during pandemic

Mark Thurston, chief executive of HS2 Ltd, told MPs that some demonstrators are causing ‘significant issues’.

Facebook aims to take on Zoom with launch of Messenger Rooms

Facebook aims to take on Zoom with launch of Messenger Rooms

Participants do not need a Facebook account to get involved in the group video chats, the social network says.

Second World War veteran with lung condition given all-clear after Covid-19

Second World War veteran with lung condition given all-clear after Covid-19

Douglas Moore was admitted to Kettering General Hospital on April 15 after having a fall.

Eight ways to boost your finances on a shrinking income

Eight ways to boost your finances on a shrinking income

Many people have had their pay cut due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of transport workers in London to be furloughed from Monday

Thousands of transport workers in London to be furloughed from Monday

Tube journeys have fallen by 95% and bus use by 85% since last month’s lockdown, with people urged only to make essential journeys.

Disinfectant should not be injected, manufacturer warns after Trump comments

Disinfectant should not be injected, manufacturer warns after Trump comments

The US president suggested it would be interesting to see if injecting disinfectants could help combat coronavirus.

Surgeons face ‘impossibly difficult question’ over cancer operations

Surgeons face ‘impossibly difficult question’ over cancer operations

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has called for more ‘Covid-free hubs’ to be available so life-saving procedures can go ahead.

Tech giants to face MPs’ questions over coronavirus disinformation

Tech giants to face MPs’ questions over coronavirus disinformation

Facebook, Google and Twitter will appear before a virtual session of the DCMS Committee.

First court hearing under way in privacy claim by Duchess of Sussex over letter

First court hearing under way in privacy claim by Duchess of Sussex over letter

Meghan and her husband Harry are expected to listen in to part of the virtual High Court hearing.

Co-op says coronavirus hit to cost £200m, but food sales soar

Co-op says coronavirus hit to cost £200m, but food sales soar

The retail group said the outlook remains ‘uncertain’ but it is ‘clear on strategy to deliver sustainable growth’.

Charles praises efforts of British Asians in coronavirus fight

Charles praises efforts of British Asians in coronavirus fight

The Prince of Wales has lent his support to a British Asian Trust Covid-19 appeal for those in South Asia.

TRNSMT cancelled due to ongoing lockdown restrictions

TRNSMT cancelled due to ongoing lockdown restrictions

Lewis Capaldi and Liam Gallagher were due to return to the line-up at Glasgow Green over the weekend of July 10-12.

HS2 business case ‘tricky’ but ‘occasionally you have to build new’

HS2 business case ‘tricky’ but ‘occasionally you have to build new’

Sir John Armitt, chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, told MPs the project’s main benefit will be to boost capacity.

Third of coronavirus-related deaths occur in care homes, figures suggest

Third of coronavirus-related deaths occur in care homes, figures suggest

The Northern Ireland Statistical and Research Agency (NISRA) publishes a weekly record of Covid-19 related deaths.

BBC One’s Big Night In watched by 6.7 million viewers

BBC One’s Big Night In watched by 6.7 million viewers

The show featured a Little Britain reunion, as well as the return of The Vicar Of Dibley.

Twin sisters die within days of each other after both testing positive for Covid-19

Twin sisters die within days of each other after both testing positive for Covid-19

Katy and Emma Davis had both worked as nurses in Southampton.

Persimmon becomes latest housebuilder to reopen construction sites

Persimmon becomes latest housebuilder to reopen construction sites

The Yorkshire firm said it will begin a ‘phased re-opening’ of its sites from Monday April 27 to help complete new homes under construction.

Easing lockdown depends on how quickly new infections fall – Matt Hancock

Easing lockdown depends on how quickly new infections fall – Matt Hancock

The Government is aiming to hits its target of 100,000 Covid-19 tests per day by Thursday next week.

Shutdown measures could delay data gathering for Covid-19 vaccine

Shutdown measures could delay data gathering for Covid-19 vaccine

It could be months before volunteers in clinical trials are exposed to coronavirus in the community due to the success of social distancing.

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