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Stay indoors this weekend despite warm weather, Government says

Stay indoors this weekend despite warm weather, Government says

Resist the urge to sunbath and socialise despite hints from the PM lockdown might be eased soon, Dominic Raab said.

Temperature testing offers little beyond public reassurance, deputy CMO suggests

Temperature testing offers little beyond public reassurance, deputy CMO suggests

It comes as Heathrow Airport announced it will soon begin temperature screening of passengers.

Covid-19: Public told to stick to lockdown rules over bank holiday weekend

Covid-19: Public told to stick to lockdown rules over bank holiday weekend

Boris Johnson will address the nation at 7pm on Sunday on the way forward for easing restrictions.

UK was not prepared for worst-case pandemic scenario, leaked report reveals

UK was not prepared for worst-case pandemic scenario, leaked report reveals

The Exercise Cygnus report, based on a simulation of how the country dealt with a made-up crisis in 2016, identified a slew of lessons to learn.

Prince of Wales to lead national silence on VE Day

Prince of Wales to lead national silence on VE Day

Charles and Camilla will pay their hushed respects from a location in Scotland.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

More than 150 frontline workers have now died with coronavirus.

Coronavirus infection rate ‘too high’ to ease lockdown in Northern Ireland

Coronavirus infection rate ‘too high’ to ease lockdown in Northern Ireland

Stormont’s leaders have agreed to extend the current measures for a further three weeks.

People who recover from virus ‘could help reduce community transmission’

People who recover from virus ‘could help reduce community transmission’

Scientists say these people would need to be identified through antibody tests and could help in the development of ‘shield immunity’.

Rare Harry Potter books saved from skip up for auction

Rare Harry Potter books saved from skip up for auction

In all, three first edition copies of Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stone are going under the hammer.

DUP politician went online shopping during Covid meeting

DUP politician went online shopping during Covid meeting

Alex Easton has apologised for disrespecting the health committee after he was filmed looking at shoes.

Uplifting news: ‘Miracle’ 1lb baby goes home and rare white squirrel spotted

Uplifting news: ‘Miracle’ 1lb baby goes home and rare white squirrel spotted

A round-up of Thursday’s feel-good stories.

Isle of Wight users get to grips with ‘really smart’ Covid-19 tracing app

Isle of Wight users get to grips with ‘really smart’ Covid-19 tracing app

Amid privacy concerns, Isle of Wight residents said the app is ‘simple to use’.

Entire Somerset village kitted out with fabric face masks

Entire Somerset village kitted out with fabric face masks

Hundreds of the face coverings have been made by a group of women in Croscombe.

Whisky industry in plea for tariffs to be scrapped in US-UK trade talks

Whisky industry in plea for tariffs to be scrapped in US-UK trade talks

The Scotch Whisky Association has called for the UK and Us to drop the 25% tariffs on whisky as part of the post-Brexit trade talks.

Sir Keir Starmer told to ‘be more like Nicola’ to win Scots voters back

Sir Keir Starmer told to ‘be more like Nicola’ to win Scots voters back

The new UK Labour leader staged on online meeting with party activists and others in Glasgow.

Royal family praises journalists working through Covid-19 crisis

Royal family praises journalists working through Covid-19 crisis

The royals tweeted: “Let’s recognise all of the journalists and broadcasters working to keep us informed.”

AI used to create ‘one-stop shop’ of coronavirus scientific research

AI used to create ‘one-stop shop’ of coronavirus scientific research

It is hoped the development will accelerate the search for promising new drug targets and treatments.

Court reserves judgment in lorry deaths case extradition challenge

Court reserves judgment in lorry deaths case extradition challenge

Eamonn Harrison, 22, was further remanded in custody pending a decision by the Irish Court of Appeal.

Pubs face ‘worrying’ future as 15,000 could close during pandemic

Pubs face ‘worrying’ future as 15,000 could close during pandemic

The British Beer and Pub Association’s chief executive said she was ‘very, very worried’ about the industry’s future.

Zoom announces plans to introduce end-to-end encryption

Zoom announces plans to introduce end-to-end encryption

The video conferencing service has acquired secure messaging platform Keybase and will use its engineers to add stronger encryption to its meetings.

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