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Falling number of coronavirus cases ‘highly reassuring’ – Professor

Falling number of coronavirus cases ‘highly reassuring’ – Professor

London mayor Sadiq Khan said while it was ‘good news’ infection rates were falling in the capital, he feared it could lead to ‘complacency’.

Public urged to photograph local war memorials this bank holiday weekend

Public urged to photograph local war memorials this bank holiday weekend

The Imperial War Museum is asking for people to ‘help fill the gaps’ in its 80,000 digital records by taking pictures this bank holiday.

Commissioner questions speed of testing in care homes in Wales

Commissioner questions speed of testing in care homes in Wales

Public Health Wales said a further nine people had died after testing positive for the virus.

Pubs warn two-metre distancing rule will lead to bankruptcy

Pubs warn two-metre distancing rule will lead to bankruptcy

The Sage scientific panel has advised ministers that the two-metre rule should stay.

How lockdown rules have been eased around UK

How lockdown rules have been eased around UK

The devolved administrations are moving at different paces from the UK Government.

Pupils preparing for exams could return to school in Northern Ireland in August

Pupils preparing for exams could return to school in Northern Ireland in August

All children are intended to restart classes on a phased basis, involving a mixture of physical attendance and remote learning, in September.

Key points: The four phases of easing lockdown in Scotland

Key points: The four phases of easing lockdown in Scotland

The first steps are expected to be taken next week.

Cafe boss using curtains and air purifier to prepare for reopening

Cafe boss using curtains and air purifier to prepare for reopening

Francini Osorio will provide gloves and encourage people to wear masks.

Co Londonderry Irish citizenship campaigner drops court challenge

Co Londonderry Irish citizenship campaigner drops court challenge

Emma DeSouza dropped her case after a change to immigration laws but vowed to campaign for full recognition of Irish citizenship in Northern Ireland.

CCTV image released of missing teenager on night before she disappeared

CCTV image released of missing teenager on night before she disappeared

Louise was last seen at midday on May 8, in Somborne Drive, Havant, Hampshire.

UK’s economic recovery requires move to sensible risk-taking, ministers told

UK’s economic recovery requires move to sensible risk-taking, ministers told

Conservative Baroness Noakes and party colleague Lord Dobbs made the case to reopen workplaces to help respond to Covid-19 crisis.

Frontline NHS worker describes observing Ramadan while working on Covid-19 ward

Frontline NHS worker describes observing Ramadan while working on Covid-19 ward

Hajrah Mukhtar, 26, says this weekend’s Eid celebrations will be a different experience to previous years.

Johnson stands firm on NHS surcharge for overseas health and care staff

Johnson stands firm on NHS surcharge for overseas health and care staff

The Prime Minister is facing a mounting Tory revolt over the levy on migrant workers.

Novice cyclist rides 856 miles to raise money for friend with terminal cancer

Novice cyclist rides 856 miles to raise money for friend with terminal cancer

Ben Chatfield, who has stage four brain cancer, hopes to live long enough to see his daughter’s first birthday.

Lib Dem peer vows to pay back furlough after criticism over ‘milking’ system

Lib Dem peer vows to pay back furlough after criticism over ‘milking’ system

Lord Fox had furloughed himself while continuing to claim his daily £162 allowance for work in the House of Lords.

Number 10 defends contact tracing as app faces delays

Number 10 defends contact tracing as app faces delays

A Number 10 spokesman said the app would be ready within the ‘coming weeks’, saying piloting was still taking place on the Isle of Wight.

Four-phase plan to lift lockdown in Scotland to begin next week

Four-phase plan to lift lockdown in Scotland to begin next week

But Nicola Sturgeon warned Scots stricter measures may have to be reimposed if the virus spreads too quickly again.

JCB strikes job-safeguarding deal with union over flexible working pattern

JCB strikes job-safeguarding deal with union over flexible working pattern

The digger manufacturer is expecting disruption related to Covid-19 to continue.

Lottery winners make planters to give to key workers

Lottery winners make planters to give to key workers

Daniel and Charlotte Peart came up with the idea while trying to keep their children occupied during lockdown.

Blood test could track immune response to coronavirus, researchers say

Blood test could track immune response to coronavirus, researchers say

Scientists say their findings could allow doctors to identify at an early stage who might need additional treatment or critical care.

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