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Nissan furloughs almost all staff in the UK

Nissan furloughs almost all staff in the UK

The plant which shut in March will remain closed for the rest of this month at least.

Tests showed UK was poorly prepared for pandemic, says former Government adviser

Tests showed UK was poorly prepared for pandemic, says former Government adviser

Professor Sir Ian Boyd, of the University of St Andrews, said the coronavirus outbreak should act as a ‘wake-up call’.

Surgeon asked to leave by landlady over Covid-19 fears sets up lodgings website

Surgeon asked to leave by landlady over Covid-19 fears sets up lodgings website

Joseph Alsousou said his emails had been ‘constantly pinging’ since he set up a site to help NHS colleagues.

Uplifting news: Free food delivery for homeless and ‘adopt a grandparent’ invite

Uplifting news: Free food delivery for homeless and ‘adopt a grandparent’ invite

A round-up of some feel-good stories in the news.

Almost 200 prison staff off in NI due to Covid-19

Almost 200 prison staff off in NI due to Covid-19

Nearly a quarter of the workforce is absent due to precautions around the infection and unrelated sickness.

PSNI chief warns domestic abuse cases rising during pandemic

PSNI chief warns domestic abuse cases rising during pandemic

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd had previously predicted a rise in domestic violence during the crisis, and now says that is now materialising.

Timing of social interventions ‘make difference to coronavirus containment’

Timing of social interventions ‘make difference to coronavirus containment’

Researchers found the progress of epidemics is highly variable, and sensitive to the timing of early interventions.

New Nightingale Hospital prepares to admit first Covid-19 patients

New Nightingale Hospital prepares to admit first Covid-19 patients

The hospital will need an army of up to 16,000 staff in clinical and ancillary roles to keep it running.

Deal reached to lay off British Airways staff during Covid-19 crisis

Deal reached to lay off British Airways staff during Covid-19 crisis

The airline is using a modified version of the Government’s job retention scheme.

Wuhan residents go outside for first time in months after lockdown eased

Wuhan residents go outside for first time in months after lockdown eased

People living in the city have been able to enjoy parks and outdoor spaces again after officials eased the measures in the city.

Drive-through coronavirus assessment centre under construction in Kent

Drive-through coronavirus assessment centre under construction in Kent

Patients will remain in their vehicles when checked by clinic staff to avoid the risk of spreading Covid-19.

At least 300,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says crime agency

At least 300,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says crime agency

Investigators have found paedophiles discussing opportunities to exploit the coronavirus lockdown.

Builder takes home baby fox after mistaking cub for abandoned puppy

Builder takes home baby fox after mistaking cub for abandoned puppy

The tiny cub was found on a site in Speke, Merseyside.

Corbyn: ‘ludicrous’ that NHS and care staff have not been tested for virus

Corbyn: ‘ludicrous’ that NHS and care staff have not been tested for virus

The Labour leader also suggested he would have acted sooner if he had been PM.

Dramatic rise in sewer call-outs due to use of ‘toilet roll substitutes’

Dramatic rise in sewer call-outs due to use of ‘toilet roll substitutes’

Severn Trent Water said its workload was ‘much busier than usual’ – mainly due to kitchen roll blockages.

Milkman joins the frontline in delivering food during Covid-19 pandemic

Milkman joins the frontline in delivering food during Covid-19 pandemic

Billy Holgate, who normally works in Colne, is now helping vulnerable people in Moss Side, Manchester.

Former broadcaster and Labour peer Lord Gordon dies, aged 83

Former broadcaster and Labour peer Lord Gordon dies, aged 83

The Maryhill man was political editor at STV and managing director of Radio Clyde.

Emergency loans overhaul set to ban onerous terms and improve access for SMEs

Emergency loans overhaul set to ban onerous terms and improve access for SMEs

The rethink comes after banks have been heavily criticised for unfair lending tactics under the Government-backed scheme.

Greater cybersecurity support for NHS needed during outbreak, says think tank

Greater cybersecurity support for NHS needed during outbreak, says think tank

Chatham House said the Government should ask the private cybersecurity sector for help.

1,500 ventilators a week to roll off production lines by May, say manufacturers

1,500 ventilators a week to roll off production lines by May, say manufacturers

It comes as a new design based on the old iron lungs used to treat polio was unveiled as an alternative to ventilators.

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