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Nurse developed coronavirus symptoms after sitting with patient, inquest told

Nurse developed coronavirus symptoms after sitting with patient, inquest told

Dominga David had worked at University Hospital Llandough since 2004.

Bank of England chief economist to address TedxGlasgow virtual meeting

Bank of England chief economist to address TedxGlasgow virtual meeting

The digital event will focus on what a ‘new normal’ might look like after the coronavirus crisis.

Royal Navy minehunter sets sail for three-year deployment to Gulf

Royal Navy minehunter sets sail for three-year deployment to Gulf

Families waved the crew off from the sea walls at Portsmouth as the traditional farewell was cancelled because of Covid-19.

Britain’s economy set for biggest blow from Covid-19, warns OECD

Britain’s economy set for biggest blow from Covid-19, warns OECD

The OECD said Britain’s economy was likely to slump by 11.5% in 2020, or 14% if there is a second wave of coronavirus.

Dusty kitten rescued through roof after getting trapped in cavity wall

Dusty kitten rescued through roof after getting trapped in cavity wall

The RSPCA had to remove some roof tiles to reach the wayward animal.

Scot replaces Seaman to become first female at helm of UK ports organisation

Scot replaces Seaman to become first female at helm of UK ports organisation

Forth Ports’ Ashley Nicholson is also the youngest certified harbour master to take on the role.

Google Maps to show public transport coronavirus warnings

Google Maps to show public transport coronavirus warnings

The move comes as the Government prepares to make face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from June 15.

Man jailed after admitting rape and false imprisonment in 1990s

Man jailed after admitting rape and false imprisonment in 1990s

Jason Pettit was a serving prisoner when he made admissions to committing rape and false imprisonment in Brecon in the 1990s.

Terrorism threat same as before lockdown – police chief

Terrorism threat same as before lockdown – police chief

The three-year anniversaries of the terror attacks at London Bridge and Manchester Arena fell within the last three weeks.

Don’t undervalue your mental health, NHS mental health director urges

Don’t undervalue your mental health, NHS mental health director urges

Claire Murdoch fears some of those struggling due to the coronavirus outbreak may not seek help.

Zoos prepare to reopen to visitors in latest lockdown easing

Zoos prepare to reopen to visitors in latest lockdown easing

Zoos and safari parks had warned they faced having to close permanently if they could not open up again soon.

Tech start-ups given support to expand overseas

Tech start-ups given support to expand overseas

The Government said the measures will help firms ‘take advantage of opportunities in fast-growing markets overseas’.

Woman hit by police horse at London protest ‘shocked’ by force’s response

Woman hit by police horse at London protest ‘shocked’ by force’s response

Jessie Mawutu has started a petition asking for her case to be investigated after she was ‘trampled’ by a police horse.

Zara owner Inditex books £363m loss after stores forced to close

Zara owner Inditex books £363m loss after stores forced to close

It posted its first quarterly loss in the three months from February to April.

More than a third of young adults ‘expect to lose job or see pay or hours cut’

More than a third of young adults ‘expect to lose job or see pay or hours cut’

Some 35% of 18 to 24-year-olds expect to see their wages or hours cut, or lose their job completely, comparethemarket.com said.

Company investment plans plumb new depths – report

Company investment plans plumb new depths – report

Investment and hiring intentions for the next year have fallen to record lows, the Institute of Directors said.

JD Sports to reopen stores in England and Northern Ireland

JD Sports to reopen stores in England and Northern Ireland

The chain said its entire 309-strong estate in England will reopen across shopping centres, high streets and retail parks from Monday.

Health company apologises after data breach affects GP video app

Health company apologises after data breach affects GP video app

Babylon Health said only a small group of people were affected by the problem which they say has now been resolved.

Up to 124,000 aviation industry jobs could be lost, report warns

Up to 124,000 aviation industry jobs could be lost, report warns

The figure is on par with the huge scale of job losses in the coal industry in 1980-81, said the report.

Up to 3,000 jobs on the line as Frankie and Benny’s confirms 125 sites will shut

Up to 3,000 jobs on the line as Frankie and Benny’s confirms 125 sites will shut

The Restaurant Group is asking its landlords to approve an agreement that would slash its rent.

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