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PPE stockpile to be replenished, Matt Hancock says

PPE stockpile to be replenished, Matt Hancock says

The Government said ‘significant progress’ had been made on issues surrounding personal protective equipment.

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

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

At least 184 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

‘Cummings defence’ could be used endlessly in court, lawyer warns

‘Cummings defence’ could be used endlessly in court, lawyer warns

Raj Chada said explanations given by Mr Cummings would not set any formal precedent.

Nurse and doctor marry at hospital after wedding cancelled due to Covid-19

Nurse and doctor marry at hospital after wedding cancelled due to Covid-19

Jann Tipping, 34, and Annalan Navaratnam, 30, had planned to wed in August but got married instead at the chapel of St Thomas’ Hospital.

Study provides ‘vital insights’ into best time to treat Huntington’s disease

Study provides ‘vital insights’ into best time to treat Huntington’s disease

The findings could help with clinical trials by identifying the ideal time to start treating the disease, scientists said.

Filipino care worker dies with Covid-19 after moving to UK for ‘better life’

Filipino care worker dies with Covid-19 after moving to UK for ‘better life’

Ricardo ‘Ricky’ Bonsato, 54, is the latest of 26 Filipino health and care workers to have died with coronavirus.

Thousands of homeless people rehoused amid pandemic, figures suggest

Thousands of homeless people rehoused amid pandemic, figures suggest

The Government say thousands have been offered emergency accommodation, such as hotels, since the crisis started.

Universities voice concern over access targets for disadvantaged students

Universities voice concern over access targets for disadvantaged students

The Russell Group is calling on the Government to increase efforts to narrow the attainment gap earlier on in children’s schooling.

Baby Oscar first in world to get cannabis-based medicine in anti-seizures trial

Baby Oscar first in world to get cannabis-based medicine in anti-seizures trial

Oscar Parodi was born at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

High-speed ride ‘one of the worst’ police officer had seen

High-speed ride ‘one of the worst’ police officer had seen

Corey Briscoe-McLeary reached 100mph in a 30 zone on his motorcycle.

Cummings controversy has damaged coronavirus messaging in NI – health minister

Cummings controversy has damaged coronavirus messaging in NI – health minister

Robin Swann said it is ‘too early to allow distractions to take away from the key public messages’.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Wales’s health minister says Cummings case ‘a clear breach of the rules’

Wales’s health minister says Cummings case ‘a clear breach of the rules’

Vaughan Gething said it would be up to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ‘resolve’ the issue with his senior adviser.

Pair sentenced after crash involving stolen hearse

Pair sentenced after crash involving stolen hearse

Nottinghamshire Police have released a picture of the funeral car’s crumpled front-end

Around 90 mast attacks recorded during coronavirus lockdown

Around 90 mast attacks recorded during coronavirus lockdown

MobileUK says it has currently recorded 87 arson incidents against network towers across the country.

John Lewis reveals plan for ‘phased’ reopening of department stores

John Lewis reveals plan for ‘phased’ reopening of department stores

It comes after the Government said non-essential shops can reopen from June 15.

Harry praises work of landmine clearance charity supported by Diana

Harry praises work of landmine clearance charity supported by Diana

The Duke of Sussex wrote to the staff of Halo Trust who have been removing military munitions and providing coronavirus-related help.

No new coronavirus deaths reported in Northern Ireland

No new coronavirus deaths reported in Northern Ireland

Health minister Robin Swann said it was a “clear sign of progress” but warned against complacency.

Police ‘appalled’ as drivers clock up speeds over 100mph on bank holiday weekend

Police ‘appalled’ as drivers clock up speeds over 100mph on bank holiday weekend

North Yorkshire Police said the fastest speed they clocked over the bank holiday weekend was 131mph near York.

What do the latest statistics tell us about UK Covid-19 deaths?

What do the latest statistics tell us about UK Covid-19 deaths?

There have been nearly 60,000 excess deaths in the UK since the outbreak began.

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