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Prince of Wales to open temporary hospital in the Principality Stadium

Prince of Wales to open temporary hospital in the Principality Stadium

The stadium is the home of Welsh rugby and has previously seen performances by bands from Coldplay to the Rolling Stones.

Emergency appeal to help millions of unpaid carers during pandemic

Emergency appeal to help millions of unpaid carers during pandemic

Carers Trust will provide grants of up to £300 directly to carers who are struggling financially.

Government receives 140,000 furlough scheme applications on launch day

Government receives 140,000 furlough scheme applications on launch day

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the ‘unprecedented job retention scheme will protect millions of jobs across the country and is now up and running’.

Gavin Williamson ‘cannot give date for reopening of schools’

Gavin Williamson ‘cannot give date for reopening of schools’

There have been reports that children could be back in the classroom in just three weeks.

Armour-clad runner completes charity fundraising trek on treadmill

Armour-clad runner completes charity fundraising trek on treadmill

Mike Manders decided to undertake the challenge at home after the official Hull 10k race was postponed.

Another 41 people in Wales die after testing positive for coronavirus

Another 41 people in Wales die after testing positive for coronavirus

The figures were released by Public Health Wales on Sunday.

NHS Louisa Jordan ready for patients as Scots Covid-19 death toll passes 900

NHS Louisa Jordan ready for patients as Scots Covid-19 death toll passes 900

Construction has been completed on the emergency hospital at the Scottish Events Campus.

War veteran Tom Moore’s charity cover on course for number one

War veteran Tom Moore’s charity cover on course for number one

The 99-year-old could top the charts in time for his 100th birthday at the end of the month.

£1.25 billion package to help innovation firms during coronavirus crisis

£1.25 billion package to help innovation firms during coronavirus crisis

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the initiative would include a £500 million investment fund for high-growth companies.

Sir Mo Farah: ‘Incredible’ Captain Tom Moore eclipses my achievements

Sir Mo Farah: ‘Incredible’ Captain Tom Moore eclipses my achievements

The four-time Olympic medallist said there were no real words to describe the fundraiser’s efforts.

Decision on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s temporary release delayed again

Decision on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s temporary release delayed again

The British-Iranian mother will now find out on Tuesday if she must return to Evin prison in Iran.

Zoo celebrates as one of UK’s oldest penguins turns 30

Zoo celebrates as one of UK’s oldest penguins turns 30

Staff at Sewerby Hall and Gardens are marking Rosie the Humboldt penguin’s milestone on Monday.

‘Grotesque’ to criticise PM over missing coronavirus meetings, says Gove

‘Grotesque’ to criticise PM over missing coronavirus meetings, says Gove

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster denied plans have been drawn up for a three-tiered relaxation of lockdown measures.

Shipment of 84 tonnes of personal protective equipment delayed

Shipment of 84 tonnes of personal protective equipment delayed

The consignment from Turkey was due to arrive to the UK on Sunday afternoon.

Stars to teach lessons on new BBC virtual learning programme

Stars to teach lessons on new BBC virtual learning programme

Along with more than 200 teachers, celebrities taking part include Liam Payne, Danny Dyer, Jodie Whittaker and Sergio Aguero.

Gove dismisses ‘traffic light’ strategy for ending lockdown

Gove dismisses ‘traffic light’ strategy for ending lockdown

A member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies said he hoped measures could begin to be lifted in three or four weeks.

Welsh Government announces plans to rapidly increase testing for coronavirus

Welsh Government announces plans to rapidly increase testing for coronavirus

The military will look at operational processes to speed up the system and make it more efficient.

Briton fears ill father, 66, will not make Bangladesh rescue flight

Briton fears ill father, 66, will not make Bangladesh rescue flight

Shafiqur Rahman is said to be running dangerously low on diabetes and epilepsy medication.

Fundraiser walking UK coastline isolating on uninhabited island due to lockdown

Fundraiser walking UK coastline isolating on uninhabited island due to lockdown

Chris Lewis had walked 12,000 miles when lockdown measures were introduced on March 23.

Sir David Attenborough in plea for world to ‘stop waste and cherish our planet’

Sir David Attenborough in plea for world to ‘stop waste and cherish our planet’

The broadcaster said the Earth can be saved if people take their ‘last chance’ to change their behaviour.

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