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Some small businesses ‘falling through coronavirus safety net’

Some small businesses ‘falling through coronavirus safety net’

Tradesmen like plumbers and electricians with no commercial properties are struggling to access a fair share of official reliefs, the FSB said.

Coronavirus involved in more than 1,600 deaths in Scotland since outbreak began

Coronavirus involved in more than 1,600 deaths in Scotland since outbreak began

The latest National Records of Scotland figures include suspected or probable causes of Covid-19.

Call to extend Job Retention Scheme to phase in return of Northern Ireland staff

Call to extend Job Retention Scheme to phase in return of Northern Ireland staff

The Government pays 80% of wages of furloughed workers up to £2,500 a month and has seen a significant take-up.

Fever-Tree cheers ‘robust’ sales of mixers despite pandemic

Fever-Tree cheers ‘robust’ sales of mixers despite pandemic

The company said its off-trade business, which supplies shops and supermarkets, saw ‘strong’ sales in the build-up to the lockdown.

Life on the inside: 10 birds to spot from your window

Life on the inside: 10 birds to spot from your window

Take time to appreciate the joy of nature despite the constraints of the coronavirus restrictions.

Covid-19 vaccine possible for frontline staff by late winter, says researcher

Covid-19 vaccine possible for frontline staff by late winter, says researcher

Professor Robin Shattock added that his team at Imperial College is hoping to start human trials in June.

Covid-19 screening research offers reassurance for NHS staff treating patients

Covid-19 screening research offers reassurance for NHS staff treating patients

A study of NHS staff in Newcastle found infection rates were no different for staff in clinical or non-clinical roles.

Father and daughter make life-size balloon model of Captain Tom Moore

Father and daughter make life-size balloon model of Captain Tom Moore

Craig Cash and his nine-year-old daughter Olivia-Mae used around 100 balloons to make the model.

Crane comeback continues as population reaches 400-year high

Crane comeback continues as population reaches 400-year high

Conservation work and reintroductions have helped boost the UK’s tallest bird, which went extinct here in the 1600s.

Poundland sees surge in £1 pregnancy test sales since start of lockdown

Poundland sees surge in £1 pregnancy test sales since start of lockdown

The chain said sales of the kits have gone up by 25% since the measures were introduced at the end of March.

Writer notes irony of promoting novel about Great Plague during virus lockdown

Writer notes irony of promoting novel about Great Plague during virus lockdown

Sarah Burton, who was director of a Cambridge University creative writing course, got the idea for The Strange Adventures Of H a decade ago.

Inquiry set to start into cause of blaze at Grade II-listed mill

Inquiry set to start into cause of blaze at Grade II-listed mill

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said at least three-quarters of Springfield Mill has been saved.

Residents complain of noise from HMS Prince of Wales keeping them awake

Residents complain of noise from HMS Prince of Wales keeping them awake

The hum of the generators on the warship is proving troublesome for some people.

Nando’s reopens restaurant kitchens to feed NHS workers

Nando’s reopens restaurant kitchens to feed NHS workers

The peri-peri chicken chain said seven of its city centre restaurants reopened their kitchens on Monday.

Almost 300 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Northern Ireland nursing homes

Almost 300 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Northern Ireland nursing homes

NHS staff have been drafted in to boost numbers in residential care settings.

Man plans to run London Marathon around his living room

Man plans to run London Marathon around his living room

Col Bignell, from Co Down, said he intends to raise money for the health service with his 26.2-mile run.

UK coronavirus deaths may have reached 41,000, study finds

UK coronavirus deaths may have reached 41,000, study finds

The estimate includes more than 10,000 in care homes.

Man held after armed police respond to reports of man with weapons

Man held after armed police respond to reports of man with weapons

Roads around the Dockside area in Chatham, Kent, were closed off as officers moved in.

Charity warns 2,200 cancer cases going undetected each week due to Covid-19

Charity warns 2,200 cancer cases going undetected each week due to Covid-19

The pandemic has cut the number of urgent referrals for screenings by 75%, Cancer Research UK said.

Brent oil hits new 21-year low as coronavirus sends demand plummeting

Brent oil hits new 21-year low as coronavirus sends demand plummeting

The cost of crude in the US briefly dipped into negative territory on Monday for the first time in history.

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