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Veteran raises £4 million for the NHS by walking laps in his garden

Veteran raises £4 million for the NHS by walking laps in his garden

A 99-year-old army veteran has set himself a challenge to walk 100 laps of his garden before he turns 100.

Imagination Technologies welcomes call to answer MPs’ questions on China links

Imagination Technologies welcomes call to answer MPs’ questions on China links

The British tech firm has been the subject of reports Chinese investors are attempting to seize control of the company.

Experts warn against ending lockdown early despite ‘incredibly grim’ OBR report

Experts warn against ending lockdown early despite ‘incredibly grim’ OBR report

Ending the lockdown too soon could lead to more deaths and tougher restrictions later on, a think tank cautioned.

Falconers ensure show goes on behind closed doors for castle’s birds of prey

Falconers ensure show goes on behind closed doors for castle’s birds of prey

Warwick Castle head falconer Chris O’Donnell said his team works with the birds from dawn until dusk every day.

Cummings back in Downing Street after recovering from suspected coronavirus

Cummings back in Downing Street after recovering from suspected coronavirus

Boris Johnson’s aide Dominic Cummings returned to Number 10 but the Prime Minister remains off work as he recovers from Covid-19.

Edwin Morgan centenary celebrations reimagined online

Edwin Morgan centenary celebrations reimagined online

Organisers say they have expanded on the physical programme in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak to ‘generate new spaces to celebrate and share’.

Over 2,000 jobs at risk as Oasis and Warehouse eye administration

Over 2,000 jobs at risk as Oasis and Warehouse eye administration

The Oasis and Warehouse Group is expected to appoint Deloitte as its administrator.

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

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

Rosie, a South American Humboldt penguin, has been at Sewerby Hall and Gardens since 1990 as part of the zoo’s breeding programme.

Coronavirus patient clapped by NHS staff as he leaves intensive care unit

Coronavirus patient clapped by NHS staff as he leaves intensive care unit

The clip by the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s critical care team has been viewed tens of thousands of times online.

Covid-19: What could a route out of lockdown look like?

Covid-19: What could a route out of lockdown look like?

The UK has been subject to strict social distancing measures for more than three weeks, with experts due to review these in the coming days.

Virgin Atlantic plane brings hundreds of thousands of PPE items from China to UK

Virgin Atlantic plane brings hundreds of thousands of PPE items from China to UK

The vital supplies were transported on a cargo-only flight chartered by the NHS and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Care home director says PPE and testing arrangements ‘too little, too late’

Care home director says PPE and testing arrangements ‘too little, too late’

Nicola Richards, who is director of three care homes in Sheffield, says the last three weeks have been ‘horrendous’.

Burger King rapped by ad watchdog for plant-based burger claims

Burger King rapped by ad watchdog for plant-based burger claims

The Advertising Standards Agency found the chain had failed to make it clear the Rebel Whopper was cooked alongside meat and contained egg mayonnaise.

Call for Covid-19 care home deaths to be published daily

Call for Covid-19 care home deaths to be published daily

Organisations fear deaths in the care sector are going ‘under the radar’ and have called for more frequent updates.

New Nightingale Hospital ‘won’t need to open if people obey social distancing’

New Nightingale Hospital ‘won’t need to open if people obey social distancing’

The 460-bed unit in Washington, Tyne and Wear, will only be needed if North East hospitals are unable to cope with the influx of Covid-19 patients.

Shortage of protective gear persists – medics

Shortage of protective gear persists – medics

Doctors are still reporting shortfalls of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Covid-19 linked to one in five of all deaths – official figures

Covid-19 linked to one in five of all deaths – official figures

Coronavirus has pushed the death toll in England and Wales to its highest level since official weekly figures began in 2005.

Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend

Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend

Salah Hammouche suggested wards could be named after colleagues like Leilani Dayrit.

Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scots coronavirus deaths rise to 615

Sturgeon vows to investigate PPE claims as Scots coronavirus deaths rise to 615

Scotland’s First Minister said essential equipment being diverted from one part of the UK to another would be ‘unconscionable and unacceptable’.

UK economy could sink 35% and unemployment hit 3.4 million, OBR says

UK economy could sink 35% and unemployment hit 3.4 million, OBR says

Unemployment is expected to hit 3.4 million, the independent group added.

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