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Captain Tom ‘in fairyland’ and on track for number one single

Captain Tom ‘in fairyland’ and on track for number one single

The 99-year-old war veteran has already raised more than £26.5 million for NHS Charities Together.

Birds cool bill to save energy when food scarce, research suggests

Birds cool bill to save energy when food scarce, research suggests

Scientists used thermal imaging technology to measure the body surface temperature of great tits.

Safety steps ‘not being missed out’ during coronavirus vaccine development

Safety steps ‘not being missed out’ during coronavirus vaccine development

Sarah Gilbert, of Oxford University, said her team hopes to begin clinical trials of a vaccine for Covid-19 by the end of the week.

Covid-19 testing kits sent to British overseas territory St Helena

Covid-19 testing kits sent to British overseas territory St Helena

St Helena, which has a population of around 4,300, remains in the ‘prevent’ stage of handling the coronavirus crisis.

Sales surge at Mr Kipling maker as shoppers stock up on store-cupboard items

Sales surge at Mr Kipling maker as shoppers stock up on store-cupboard items

Premier Foods said UK sales jumped by around 15.1% in March, with UK sales for the three months to the end of March rising 7.3%.

Harry and Meghan end co-operation with tabloid press

Harry and Meghan end co-operation with tabloid press

The couple had flagged they would adopt a ‘revised media approach’ from the spring.

Chief scientific adviser says vaccines are ‘long shots’

Chief scientific adviser says vaccines are ‘long shots’

Researchers at Oxford University are hoping to begin clinical trials for a coronavirus jab next week.

How does the Covid-19 furlough scheme work?

How does the Covid-19 furlough scheme work?

The PA news agency looks at some of the key questions surrounding the Government’s furlough scheme.

What the papers say – April 20

What the papers say – April 20

Criticism of a lack of critical resources for NHS staff dominates Monday’s newspapers.

Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000

Hospital workers angry at PPE delays as death toll tops 16,000

Alarm comes as Government launches financial packages for business.

Cellist wins Test Match Special acclaim with four-part rendition of famous theme

Cellist wins Test Match Special acclaim with four-part rendition of famous theme

‘I decided to do Soul Limbo because I was supposed to be playing cricket this weekend!’ she said.

10 things you are allowed to do outside during lockdown

10 things you are allowed to do outside during lockdown

A list of what you can and cannot do when leaving your home during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Surgeon writes ballad for NHS workers who died in fight against coronavirus

Surgeon writes ballad for NHS workers who died in fight against coronavirus

Charlie Knowles, an NHS surgeon and country singer, has already raised £3,500 for frontline workers through his musical ode to their services.

Pandemic, covidiot and more coronavirus words and phrases

Pandemic, covidiot and more coronavirus words and phrases

From self-isolation to quarantini, you may have heard all of these in some way, shape or form in recent weeks.

Brexit transition must be extended for two years, insists Scottish minister

Brexit transition must be extended for two years, insists Scottish minister

Mike Russell has urged the UK Government to request a longer period of negotiation due to the coronavirus crisis.

First two NHS Nightingale patients discharged

First two NHS Nightingale patients discharged

The men were released from the pop-up facility on Sunday afternoon, NHS England said.

No date set for schools re-opening, Education Secretary confirms

No date set for schools re-opening, Education Secretary confirms

Gavin Williamson said five tests need to be met before schools re-open.

Ending social distancing ‘risks second wave of Covid-19 deaths in UK’

Ending social distancing ‘risks second wave of Covid-19 deaths in UK’

Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said a relatively low increase in hospital deaths is ‘positive news’.

Prince of Wales to open temporary hospital in the Principality Stadium

Prince of Wales to open temporary hospital in the Principality Stadium

The stadium is the home of Welsh rugby and has previously seen performances by bands from Coldplay to the Rolling Stones.

Emergency appeal to help millions of unpaid carers during pandemic

Emergency appeal to help millions of unpaid carers during pandemic

Carers Trust will provide grants of up to £300 directly to carers who are struggling financially.

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