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Boris Johnson in intensive care: Politicians from all sides offer support

Boris Johnson in intensive care: Politicians from all sides offer support

The PM was described as a ‘fighter’ as the political world united to wish him a speedy recovery.

Doctors without PPE ‘bullied and shamed’ into treating patients

Doctors without PPE ‘bullied and shamed’ into treating patients

Doctors’ Association UK said over 500 reports were received on Sunday from 193 trusts and GP practices.

Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will deputise, Downing Street said.

Pressure on ministers to review NHS oxygen supplies following critical incident

Pressure on ministers to review NHS oxygen supplies following critical incident

The call comes after Watford General Hospital declared a critical incident on Saturday due to an issue with its oxygen equipment.

TV shows enjoy ratings lift as lockdown begins

TV shows enjoy ratings lift as lockdown begins

Figures suggest more people are tuning in for the latest news – and entertainment.

Boy waves at empty street as members of the public isolate due to coronavirus

Boy waves at empty street as members of the public isolate due to coronavirus

Toby Marriott said his nephew Ralph is ‘the friendliest toddler you’d ever wish to meet’.

Gove rejects Scottish Government request to halt Brexit talks

Gove rejects Scottish Government request to halt Brexit talks

Mr Russell has now written again to Mr Gove to restate the Scottish Government’s case.

Covid-19 antibody test more effective ‘later in the epidemic’

Covid-19 antibody test more effective ‘later in the epidemic’

Professor Chris Whitty told reporters that tests become “more accurate as time goes by”.

Medical masks should be prioritised for health workers – WHO

Medical masks should be prioritised for health workers – WHO

There is a shortage of masks and the ones available should be prioritised for frontline health workers.

EasyJet secures £600m Government loan as founder says it will ‘run out of money’

EasyJet secures £600m Government loan as founder says it will ‘run out of money’

The funds are from the UK’s corporate financing facility to help firms during the coronavirus pandemic.

PM remains in hospital as minsters face calls for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

PM remains in hospital as minsters face calls for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab says Boris Johnson is still in charge despite remaining under observation at St Thomas’s

Travel industry calls for Government to amend refund rules to help firms survive

Travel industry calls for Government to amend refund rules to help firms survive

A trade association wants companies to be allowed to offer credit notes as a short-term measure.

Airbnb hosts found offering ‘isolation retreats’ in defiance of lockdown rules

Airbnb hosts found offering ‘isolation retreats’ in defiance of lockdown rules

Owners on the accommodation platform have been found offering places for people to self-isolate in despite lockdown restrictions.

Family found dead in village died from injuries ‘consistent with gunshot wounds’

Family found dead in village died from injuries ‘consistent with gunshot wounds’

Kelly Fitzgibbons’ sister paid tribute to her, describing her as ‘wonderful and special’.

World’s biggest stars in virtual concert to celebrate frontline workers

World’s biggest stars in virtual concert to celebrate frontline workers

It comes as many concerts around the world have been put on hold amid the global pandemic.

Tesco builds pop-up store in new Nightingale Hospital

Tesco builds pop-up store in new Nightingale Hospital

The site will be open to patients and staff by the end of next week, according to the supermarket.

Exploding whale tale drives home council’s stay-at-home message

Exploding whale tale drives home council’s stay-at-home message

Doncaster Council decided to recount the story of a disastrous attempt to blow up a dead whale on a beach in Florence, Oregon, in the United States.

Bond star Honor Blackman remembered for ‘beauty, brains and physical prowess’

Bond star Honor Blackman remembered for ‘beauty, brains and physical prowess’

The actress has died at the age of 94.

Police commend shopkeeper who tackled ‘armed’ robber

Police commend shopkeeper who tackled ‘armed’ robber

Christopher Allison has been jailed after he was caught on camera pointing a blank-firing handgun at the shop worker in Concord, Washington.

Life on the inside: 10 uplifting books to read during isolation

Life on the inside: 10 uplifting books to read during isolation

A good read can help break up the monotony of staying indoors.

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