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Libraries see new online memberships soar amid lockdown

Libraries see new online memberships soar amid lockdown

Reservations and loans of e-books and audiobooks have also risen, the Local Government Association said.

NHS expecting 560 new ventilators in Covid-19 fight – Matt Hancock

NHS expecting 560 new ventilators in Covid-19 fight – Matt Hancock

It comes as manufacturers have answered a Government call to scale-up supply and production of the devices.

National Press Awards announced online so ‘hard work does not go unrecorded’

National Press Awards announced online so ‘hard work does not go unrecorded’

The ceremony had been postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

PM insists ‘fine’ weekend weather must not result in lockdown rule breaches

PM insists ‘fine’ weekend weather must not result in lockdown rule breaches

Boris Johnson is continuing to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last week.

Security challenges must be overcome before ‘virtual parliament’ can be set up

Security challenges must be overcome before ‘virtual parliament’ can be set up

Select committee hearings are already taking place virtually.

Boris Johnson still self-isolating with temperature as death toll tops 3,500

Boris Johnson still self-isolating with temperature as death toll tops 3,500

Mr Johnson said people must not be tempted to break the rules as the weather warms up even if they were going ‘a bit stir crazy’.

Google publishes UK movement data to help understand impact of social distancing

Google publishes UK movement data to help understand impact of social distancing

The tech firm is working with the Government to measure the impact of social distancing through anonymous location data.

Nightingale hospital a ‘message of hope’ for coronavirus patients, Charles says

Nightingale hospital a ‘message of hope’ for coronavirus patients, Charles says

The Prince of Wales appeared via video-link from Aberdeenshire to launch the new medical facility.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 172 as Sturgeon warns peak still to come

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 172 as Sturgeon warns peak still to come

A total of 3,001 people have now tested positive for the virus in the country.

UK tourists stranded in Bolivia and Ecuador to be brought home on special flight

UK tourists stranded in Bolivia and Ecuador to be brought home on special flight

Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are struggling to return to the UK due to coronavirus travel restrictions.

How Government plans to increase testing to meet 100,000-a-day goal

How Government plans to increase testing to meet 100,000-a-day goal

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been questioned on what the tests will involve, and whether Covid-19 patients then have immunity.

Dancing in the street has boosted community spirit, neighbours say

Dancing in the street has boosted community spirit, neighbours say

The idea came from exercise teacher Janet Woodcock.

Pub murals honour NHS workers

Pub murals honour NHS workers

Two pubs in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, feature the designs by local artist Rachel List.

Bernie Ecclestone: I don’t see what’s different about being a father at 89

Bernie Ecclestone: I don’t see what’s different about being a father at 89

The baby, due in the summer, will be his first boy as the billionaire has three grown-up daughters.

Dignity funerals boss steps down during coronavirus outbreak

Dignity funerals boss steps down during coronavirus outbreak

Governments are predicting tens of thousands of people could die from Covid-19.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s phone call ‘real morale boost’ for hospital

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s phone call ‘real morale boost’ for hospital

Donna Marie McGroarty, a charge nurse at University Hospital Monklands, said the chat was ‘totally unexpected’.

Covid-19 loan alterations welcomed but small businesses ‘not holding breath’

Covid-19 loan alterations welcomed but small businesses ‘not holding breath’

Some business owners are not convinced the changes will help their company.

Thousands of extra beds planned in stadiums, leisure centres and hotels

Thousands of extra beds planned in stadiums, leisure centres and hotels

Additional capacity for the NHS is being set up the length and breadth of Britain during the coronavirus pandemic.

US ambassador praises NHS as ‘inspiration’ in coronavirus fight

US ambassador praises NHS as ‘inspiration’ in coronavirus fight

Woody Johnson sent an open letter of support to the British people.

UK disaster relief fund to distribute a further £5m to help the vulnerable

UK disaster relief fund to distribute a further £5m to help the vulnerable

The National Emergencies Trust’s coronavirus appeal has already distributed £7.5 million to frontline charities.

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