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District councils warn about ‘wave of waste’ from lockdown households

District councils warn about ‘wave of waste’ from lockdown households

Residents are being urged to help local authorities deal with extra waste as they face bin staff shortages.

NHS chief nurse welcomes Spotify playlists dedicated to frontline staff

NHS chief nurse welcomes Spotify playlists dedicated to frontline staff

#ThrowbackThursday has become #ThankYouThursday in a mark of support for NHS workers.

Beauty firm pledges £5m to help Manchester tackle Covid-19

Beauty firm pledges £5m to help Manchester tackle Covid-19

The Hut Group is also offering free rooms at two hotels for NHS workers.

Suspected migrants taken to Dover amid concerns over Covid-19 in refugee camps

Suspected migrants taken to Dover amid concerns over Covid-19 in refugee camps

A number of men were taken into the Kent port after apparently being rescued by Border Force officials.

Being healthy can aid your chance of recovery from Covid-19

Being healthy can aid your chance of recovery from Covid-19

The World Health Organisation said older people with high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease are at increased risk.

ONS highlights extent to which households may cope with income shock

ONS highlights extent to which households may cope with income shock

The data found self-employed households are more likely than those with people who work for an employer to have savings which could tide them over.

Morrisons promises £1,000 bonus to frontline staff

Morrisons promises £1,000 bonus to frontline staff

New hires, and those off sick or self-isolating will also be eligible for the windfall.

28,000 people sign up to ‘adopt a grandparent’ at UK care homes

28,000 people sign up to ‘adopt a grandparent’ at UK care homes

Volunteers around the world have signed up to have video calls with residents at CHD Living’s care homes.

Former RAF aircraft hangar could be used as temporary mortuary

Former RAF aircraft hangar could be used as temporary mortuary

The plans for Kinloss Barracks were agreed between Moray Council and the Ministry of Defence.

Quarter of firms laying off staff due to pandemic, report finds

Quarter of firms laying off staff due to pandemic, report finds

The Office for National Statistics also said 45% of businesses reported ‘lower than expected’ revenues between March 9 and 22.

MPs warn of loopholes in financial support for creative sector workers

MPs warn of loopholes in financial support for creative sector workers

The concerns were raised by members of Westminster’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Health workers facing coronavirus threat receive free food

Health workers facing coronavirus threat receive free food

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s director of nursing said she wanted to thank staff for their hard work and commitment.

Zoom stops product development to fix security issues

Zoom stops product development to fix security issues

The video conferencing service says it has ‘fallen short’ of security expectations and was working to improve the platform.

In Pictures: Artwork brightens up empty streets during lockdown

In Pictures: Artwork brightens up empty streets during lockdown

Rainbows, murals and tributes to NHS workers adorn walls and windows up and down the land.

Delay charges to avoid clogging up court system, prosecutors told

Delay charges to avoid clogging up court system, prosecutors told

The Crown Prosecution Service and the National Police Chiefs’ Council have issued the advice.

Climate summit delay: How Covid-19 could shape the global warming fight

Climate summit delay: How Covid-19 could shape the global warming fight

UN talks due to be held in Glasgow in November have been postponed to next year.

EasyJet founder demands vote on sacking of director in £4.5bn plane order row

EasyJet founder demands vote on sacking of director in £4.5bn plane order row

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou wants the airline to get out of its contract to buy more than 100 aircraft from Airbus.

National Lottery sets up £50m Covid-19 emergency fund for heritage sites

National Lottery sets up £50m Covid-19 emergency fund for heritage sites

The funding will help organisations develop digital skills to help them raise cash, such as running online events and activities.

Test that can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes being deployed in hospitals

Test that can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes being deployed in hospitals

A portable machine called Samba II has been developed by a University of Cambridge spin-off company.

People urged to double-bag coronavirus waste after used face masks found in bins

People urged to double-bag coronavirus waste after used face masks found in bins

Birmingham City Council said its collection crew refused to pick up the rubbish at the block of flats.

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