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Fears bored and isolated youngsters could be radicalised online during lockdown

Fears bored and isolated youngsters could be radicalised online during lockdown

Counter terrorism police have urged the public to look out for warning signs.

Charles urges using crisis ‘to reset our course putting people and planet first’

Charles urges using crisis ‘to reset our course putting people and planet first’

In a message to mark Earth Day, the heir to the throne said the coronavirus pandemic had shown the true nature of a global emergency.

Marriott Hotels agrees to put 1,500 casual workers on Government furlough scheme

Marriott Hotels agrees to put 1,500 casual workers on Government furlough scheme

The chain initially said they were “yet to determine” whether staff on zero hours contracts would be entitled to the cash during lockdown.

Covid-19 vaccine that protects for 12 months would be a ‘massive breakthrough’

Covid-19 vaccine that protects for 12 months would be a ‘massive breakthrough’

Dr Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust, said such a vaccine would buy the world critical time.

Zoom announces updated app with first wave of security upgrades

Zoom announces updated app with first wave of security upgrades

The video conferencing app has been criticised for security and privacy issues in its software as user numbers rapidly increase during lockdown.

Khan warns of cuts to Transport for London services without Government funding

Khan warns of cuts to Transport for London services without Government funding

Sadiq Khan said TfL had lost hundreds of millions of pounds of revenue due to the coronavirus lockdown.

How prepared was the UK for the coronavirus outbreak?

How prepared was the UK for the coronavirus outbreak?

Ministers and health bosses face scrutiny after questions on whether more could have been done to mitigate the impact of Covid-19.

Senior policeman in tearful thank-you to NHS staff who helped him beat Covid-19

Senior policeman in tearful thank-you to NHS staff who helped him beat Covid-19

West Midlands Police Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby was taken to Worcester Royal Hospital on March 29.

32,625 woofs – Dog lover to spend 26.2 hours listening to Who Let The Dogs Out?

32,625 woofs – Dog lover to spend 26.2 hours listening to Who Let The Dogs Out?

Amy Ockelford will hear the question 8,700 times.

In Pictures: As the clock strikes 12 during the lockdown

In Pictures: As the clock strikes 12 during the lockdown

Images from across the UK and Ireland reveal the impact of the coronavirus.

Tesco to start testing shop workers for coronavirus

Tesco to start testing shop workers for coronavirus

The supermarket’s boss Dave Lewis also said it will increase home delivery slots to ‘1.2 million per week in the next few weeks’.

UK has ‘reached the peak’ of Covid-19 and is preparing for next stage – Hancock

UK has ‘reached the peak’ of Covid-19 and is preparing for next stage – Hancock

The Health Secretary told MPs the expansion of testing capacity was ‘ahead of plans’ and the number of people eligible was being expanded.

NHS worker who contracted Covid-19 thanks colleagues for saving her life

NHS worker who contracted Covid-19 thanks colleagues for saving her life

Karen Stevenson said she is ‘proud’ to work for the Trust after the care she received.

Doctors express concern over self-isolation rules to Health Secretary

Doctors express concern over self-isolation rules to Health Secretary

Public health experts have said they are concerned about conflicts with World Health Organisation guidance.

‘It’s grandpa!’ – Chris Tarrant’s grandson watches Michael Sheen on Quiz

‘It’s grandpa!’ – Chris Tarrant’s grandson watches Michael Sheen on Quiz

The actor said the reaction was the ‘best review I’ve ever had’.

Starmer wants probe into leaked anti-Semitism report to be concluded ‘in months’

Starmer wants probe into leaked anti-Semitism report to be concluded ‘in months’

Labour’s National Executive Committee will convene on Thursday to set the timescale and frame of reference for the investigation.

Hospital first to widely use new respirator hoods to protect Covid-19 medics

Hospital first to widely use new respirator hoods to protect Covid-19 medics

University Hospital Southampton has ordered 5,000 of the new equipment which has an integrated air filter.

10 videos to keep the Prince of Wales entertained during coronavirus lockdown

10 videos to keep the Prince of Wales entertained during coronavirus lockdown

Charles said he had seen “some of the funniest videos I have seen for a long time” over the last few weeks.

Mother describes family living ‘hand to mouth’ during coronavirus lockdown

Mother describes family living ‘hand to mouth’ during coronavirus lockdown

Helen Baker, from Devon, is a full-time carer for her autistic son.

Ancient underwater landslides help predict tsunami risk

Ancient underwater landslides help predict tsunami risk

A research team led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh found some coastal communities in Indonesia are particularly under threat.

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