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Public urged to flag coronavirus scam emails in online security campaign

Public urged to flag coronavirus scam emails in online security campaign

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new service which allows people to forward emails to them they believe are scams.

Safety impact of e-scooters to be investigated by MPs

Safety impact of e-scooters to be investigated by MPs

The UK is the last major European economy where e-scooters are banned everywhere apart from private land.

Health workers’ alarm over official coronavirus guidance

Health workers’ alarm over official coronavirus guidance

Public Health England said where there are acute shortages and it is safe to do so, it approves the reuse of personal protective equipment.

Former Wet Wet Wet singer dedicates online song to woman fighting Covid-19

Former Wet Wet Wet singer dedicates online song to woman fighting Covid-19

Marti Pellow sang With a Little Help From My Friends for Sam Emmonds and “all our NHS angels”.

One-minute silence for NHS workers very good idea, says Culture Secretary

One-minute silence for NHS workers very good idea, says Culture Secretary

Oliver Dowden has backed a call made by unions and the Labour Party for a national tribute to be made to frontline staff who have died.

Life on the inside: 10 ways to make family video chats more entertaining

Life on the inside: 10 ways to make family video chats more entertaining

Video calls are helping millions of families stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.

Primark commits to paying suppliers £370m for more orders

Primark commits to paying suppliers £370m for more orders

The fashion chain said the deal will cover products which were in production or due for shipment by April 17.

Privacy must be at the heart of Covid-19 contact tracing apps, governments told

Privacy must be at the heart of Covid-19 contact tracing apps, governments told

The OECD says data should be retained only for so long as is necessary.

Harry and Meghan end co-operation with British tabloid press

Harry and Meghan end co-operation with British tabloid press

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said the new policy was ‘not about avoiding criticism’.

Duke of Edinburgh praises key workers and those tackling coronavirus pandemic

Duke of Edinburgh praises key workers and those tackling coronavirus pandemic

In a rare public statement, Philip, 98, thanked those tasked with ensuring essential services are still running.

It would not have mattered if PM had attended first Cobra meetings – Dowden

It would not have mattered if PM had attended first Cobra meetings – Dowden

The Culture Secretary also said releasing the current lockdown measures too early could allow a second peak of Covid-19 infections to develop.

Lab-based coronavirus test ‘can produce 46,000 results a day’

Lab-based coronavirus test ‘can produce 46,000 results a day’

Mologic said the test has been validated by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and St George’s, University of London.

JLS announce free concert for NHS ‘health heroes’

JLS announce free concert for NHS ‘health heroes’

The band is also offering a number of tickets to charities.

SpaceX satellites amaze UK stargazers with train of lights display

SpaceX satellites amaze UK stargazers with train of lights display

The Starlink satellites are part of a growing network which will be used to beam internet coverage down to Earth.

Lockdown fines issued after police helicopter scrambled for submerged boaters

Lockdown fines issued after police helicopter scrambled for submerged boaters

Leicestershire Police were called to an incident at Thornton Reservoir.

Harry and Meghan’s difficult relationship with the media

Harry and Meghan’s difficult relationship with the media

The duke’s mother was killed in a car crash after being chased by the paparazzi.

IRA bomb victim driving ambulance to help NHS

IRA bomb victim driving ambulance to help NHS

The service run by survivors of the IRA’s London Docklands bombing will help anybody needing it during the battle against coronavirus.

Wildlife returns to moorland scorched by fire a year ago

Wildlife returns to moorland scorched by fire a year ago

The National Trust remains concerned about the risk of further wildfires on Marsden Moor in West Yorkshire.

Thousands of Metro Bank customers set for overdraft fees refund

Thousands of Metro Bank customers set for overdraft fees refund

Nearly 130,000 customers were not properly warned they would face charges when becoming overdrawn.

Essential workers list published by Stormont

Essential workers list published by Stormont

They include food and personal protective equipment producers in Northern Ireland.

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