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Covid-19 death rates could be 80% higher in rural communities, say scientists

Covid-19 death rates could be 80% higher in rural communities, say scientists

The University of St Andrews has investigated the contribution of population age structure to coronavirus fatalities in the UK by geography.

Firms furlough 3.2m workers in coronavirus crisis

Firms furlough 3.2m workers in coronavirus crisis

HMRC said that 435,000 applications have been made to the Government’s job retention scheme since it opened earlier this week.

Scientists test sewage to track Covid-19 outbreaks

Scientists test sewage to track Covid-19 outbreaks

British and Spanish experts have teamed up with water companies to carry out the research.

Queen’s official gifts included a painting of a swimming pig and a bottle of gin

Queen’s official gifts included a painting of a swimming pig and a bottle of gin

Buckingham Palace has released details of presents received by the royal family in 2019.

Policeman makes it to daughter’s birth after Covid-19 test results fast-tracked

Policeman makes it to daughter’s birth after Covid-19 test results fast-tracked

Greater Manchester Police officer Joe Burrows tested negative for the virus so was able to join his wife in hospital to welcome baby Georgiana.

Small investors risk £45m as mini-bond scheme Blackmore Bond collapses

Small investors risk £45m as mini-bond scheme Blackmore Bond collapses

Blackmore had promised annual returns of nearly 10%, but was on track to miss a third quarterly payment to bondholders.

New test being developed to measure Covid-19 infection levels

New test being developed to measure Covid-19 infection levels

Scientists at the University of Exeter are creating a test to detect how much active virus an infected person is harbouring – known as viral load.

Nose cells identified as likely initial infection point for coronavirus

Nose cells identified as likely initial infection point for coronavirus

Researchers have said the identification of these cells could help explain the high transmission rate of Covid-19.

Meggitt to slash 1,800 jobs globally as Covid-19 hits demand

Meggitt to slash 1,800 jobs globally as Covid-19 hits demand

The group is looking to cut costs by up to £450 million in 2020 to offset the coronavirus impact on civil aerospace.

Cruise lines extend suspension of sailings due to coronavirus

Cruise lines extend suspension of sailings due to coronavirus

P&O Cruises and Cunard have cancelled trips until at least the end of July.

Instagram launches in-app food orders to support businesses during lockdown

Instagram launches in-app food orders to support businesses during lockdown

The social media platform said it wanted to make it easier for people to back local firms during the coronavirus lockdown.

Care home residents dance and sing in plea to families ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’

Care home residents dance and sing in plea to families ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’

The Avenue Care Home in Fareham, Hampshire, created a video message for relatives unable to visit the complex.

New stamps issued to mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War

New stamps issued to mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War

Original black and white images have been brought to life in colour for the first time.

Captain Tom ‘completely taken aback’ to win Pride Of Britain gong

Captain Tom ‘completely taken aback’ to win Pride Of Britain gong

Sir David Jason, Michael Sheen, Joanna Lumley and Rita Ora sent messages to the Second World War veteran.

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.

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