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UK economy to shrink after historic collapse in business activity, figures show

UK economy to shrink after historic collapse in business activity, figures show

The closely watched IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) plunged to its lowest ever reading in April.

Coronavirus loans speed up as more than £2.8bn handed to small firms

Coronavirus loans speed up as more than £2.8bn handed to small firms

Experts said the latest figures are welcome, but warned that many businesses are still missing out.

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument rose to 45,627 last year.

Religious obligation to obey lockdown during Ramadan, says Muslim doctor

Religious obligation to obey lockdown during Ramadan, says Muslim doctor

Dr Zahid Chauhan has also encouraged those with Covid-19 not to fast.

Boris Johnson was ‘a patient like any other’ say nurses lauded for their care

Boris Johnson was ‘a patient like any other’ say nurses lauded for their care

Intensive Care Unit nurses Luis Pitarma and Jenny McGee said it was ‘surreal’ to be looking at the Prime Minister during his treatment for coronavirus

Use of face masks by general public perfectly reasonable, says GP leader

Use of face masks by general public perfectly reasonable, says GP leader

Studies have shown mixed results over whether coverings offer any protection for healthy people.

Should we be wearing masks and do they work?

Should we be wearing masks and do they work?

It is currently not compulsory to wear a mask but the Government has said it is continuing to monitor the situation.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey to reopen construction sites

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey to reopen construction sites

The company said it will resume activity on the majority of its sites in England and Wales from May 4.

Charles releases touching picture with Louis to mark grandson’s birthday

Charles releases touching picture with Louis to mark grandson’s birthday

The Prince of Wales has been photographed giving Prince Louis a hug.

Just Eat’s £6.2bn tie-up with Takeaway.com cleared by competition watchdog

Just Eat’s £6.2bn tie-up with Takeaway.com cleared by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was ‘satisfied there are no competition concerns’ after its probe of the deal.

Consultant ‘was a very special human being and a real NHS hero’

Consultant ‘was a very special human being and a real NHS hero’

Medhat Atalla died following treatment at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Ben & Jerry’s maker Unilever says ice cream sales dented by lockdown

Ben & Jerry’s maker Unilever says ice cream sales dented by lockdown

However, the consumer giant said it was buoyed by ‘household stocking’, which drove strong sales in North America and Europe in March.

Borrowing overshoots target as Covid-19 action to send deficit soaring

Borrowing overshoots target as Covid-19 action to send deficit soaring

The Office for National Statistics said public sector borrowing jumped £9.3 billion to a higher-than-forecast £48.7 billion in the financial year.

Aston Martin to reopen South Wales factory

Aston Martin to reopen South Wales factory

The luxury car-maker announced that its St Athan site will resume operations on May 5.

Travel firm says offering vouchers instead of refunds is ‘bad idea for everyone’

Travel firm says offering vouchers instead of refunds is ‘bad idea for everyone’

Simon Cooper, founder and chief executive of On The Beach, said customers face being ripped off if they are not given cash refunds.

Priest who created 24/7 chaplaincy at Nightingale describes experiences on wards

Priest who created 24/7 chaplaincy at Nightingale describes experiences on wards

Father James Mackay and his colleagues have been called on to read the last rites for patients and carry out baptisms.

What the papers say – April 23

What the papers say – April 23

Coronavirus responses and a young royal’s birthday lead many of Thursday’s papers.

Hancock promises to increase testing for care homes as deaths rise

Hancock promises to increase testing for care homes as deaths rise

The current figures suggesting over 1,000 people have died in care homes after contracting Covid-19 are likely to be an ‘underestimate’.

Temperatures to reach 24C as ‘remarkably’ warm and dry April continues

Temperatures to reach 24C as ‘remarkably’ warm and dry April continues

Warm weather will continue after some morning cloud, forecasters say.

Covid-19 vaccine unlikely to be available this year despite UK trials starting

Covid-19 vaccine unlikely to be available this year despite UK trials starting

Human vaccine trials in Oxford were due to start on Thursday after receiving £20 million of fresh Government investment.

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