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Dentists and anaesthetists criticise inadequate PPE stocks

Dentists and anaesthetists criticise inadequate PPE stocks

Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves has been contacted by UK firms claiming they have heard ‘nothing back’ from the Government on making protective equipment.

Primark owner furloughs 68,000 retail staff and reveals £248m stock hit

Primark owner furloughs 68,000 retail staff and reveals £248m stock hit

The budget fashion chain has seen sales plunge from £650 million a month to zero as coronavirus caused the 376-strong chain to shut completely.

UK job vacancies plummet and employment slows in face of coronavirus

UK job vacancies plummet and employment slows in face of coronavirus

Statisticians have revealed the unemployment figures for February, before the coronavirus pandemic gripped the UK.

Australian and New Zealand hospitals to trial coronavirus treatment

Australian and New Zealand hospitals to trial coronavirus treatment

Thousands of patients will be recruited across the two countries.

Anaesthetists say doctors should not treat patients unless they have proper PPE

Anaesthetists say doctors should not treat patients unless they have proper PPE

The Government has been under fire for weeks over the distribution of the critical hospital supplies.

What the papers say – April 21

What the papers say – April 21

The front pages are dominated by stories about personal protective equipment problems.

Man due in extradition court on Essex container deaths charges

Man due in extradition court on Essex container deaths charges

Ronan Hughes, from Co Armagh, was detained in the Irish Republic on Monday after the execution of a European Arrest Warrant.

Queen celebrates 94th birthday in lockdown

Queen celebrates 94th birthday in lockdown

Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York was born on April 21 1926.

Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration

Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration

The airline was started in 2000 by Sir Richard Branson.

Ministers face anger over PPE shortages for NHS staff

Ministers face anger over PPE shortages for NHS staff

The TUC calls for public inquiry into the Government’s failure to keep frontline staff supplied with the protection they need.

UK set to be hotter than Lanzarote at end of week as temperatures could hit 24C

UK set to be hotter than Lanzarote at end of week as temperatures could hit 24C

A large area of high pressure will bring sunny conditions on Thursday and Friday.

NHS face mask supply ‘could be put at risk’ if public advised to wear them

NHS face mask supply ‘could be put at risk’ if public advised to wear them

NHS Providers has urged the Government to ‘fully assess’ the impact any new advice could have on health service supplies.

NHS face mask supply ‘could be put at risk’ if public advised to wear them

NHS face mask supply ‘could be put at risk’ if public advised to wear them

Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said the Government needs to ‘fully assess’ the impact of any new advice.

Government not responding to companies offering PPE production, MP claims

Government not responding to companies offering PPE production, MP claims

Rachel Reeves’ comments come amid growing frustration over a shortage of protective equipment for NHS workers.

UK’s first Sikh A&E consultant dies after contracting Covid-19

UK’s first Sikh A&E consultant dies after contracting Covid-19

Manjeet Riyat was known as the ‘father of the emergency department at the Royal Derby Hospital.

MPs set to give green light to ‘virtual’ Parliament arrangments

MPs set to give green light to ‘virtual’ Parliament arrangments

Members could put questions to ministers by video link under plans expected to be approved on Tuesday.

Charles praises the UK’s Holocaust survivors as ‘living heroes’

Charles praises the UK’s Holocaust survivors as ‘living heroes’

The Prince of Wales recorded a video message played during a virtual commemoration to remember the victims of the Nazi regime.

Oil price turns negative in bizarre turn as international demand collapses

Oil price turns negative in bizarre turn as international demand collapses

Traders were being paid more than 40 dollars to buy a barrel.

Man charged with manslaughter in Essex lorry deaths probe

Man charged with manslaughter in Essex lorry deaths probe

Ronan Hughes is due to appear at Dublin’s High Court on Tuesday.

Government ‘pursuing every option’ on PPE, Chancellor says

Government ‘pursuing every option’ on PPE, Chancellor says

Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said trusts are being forced into ‘hand-to-mouth’ workarounds, including washing single-use gowns.

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