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Government arranges more flights to return British travellers

Government arranges more flights to return British travellers

The FCO said 10 airlines had joined its scheme.

What the papers say – April 5

What the papers say – April 5

The Queen’s address to the country leads many papers on Sunday.

Oxygen incident forces hospital to block patients

Oxygen incident forces hospital to block patients

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust said the problem was resolved by 10.30pm on Saturday.

New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to appoint shadow cabinet

New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to appoint shadow cabinet

A large clear-out of the current frontbench is expected.

Queen urges nation to show strength in response to coronavirus ‘challenge’

Queen urges nation to show strength in response to coronavirus ‘challenge’

Her address comes amid calls for Britons to obey pleas to stay at home despite the warm weather.

Scotland’s chief medical officer pictured visiting second home

Scotland’s chief medical officer pictured visiting second home

Dr Catherine Calderwood and her family have a property an hour’s drive from their main residence in Edinburgh.

When will the UK lockdown end and what needs to happen before then?

When will the UK lockdown end and what needs to happen before then?

One key Government doctor has said some measures may be in place for up to six months.

Sir Keir Starmer to work with ministers on coronavirus and rectify ‘mistakes’

Sir Keir Starmer to work with ministers on coronavirus and rectify ‘mistakes’

He vowed Labour will ‘do our bit to offer solutions’ but will also ‘speak for those who have been ignored’.

Queen to acknowledge nation’s ‘pain’ in address about coronavirus crisis

Queen to acknowledge nation’s ‘pain’ in address about coronavirus crisis

The televised message will be a rare event, with the head of state only making three previous appearances during troubled times.

Two Pentonville Prison staff members die with Covid-19 symptoms

Two Pentonville Prison staff members die with Covid-19 symptoms

The Prison Officers’ Association said both men were believed to be aged in their 60s.

Pentonville Prison staff member dies after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

Pentonville Prison staff member dies after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

Prison Officers’ Association national chairman Mark Fairhurst said Bovil Peter ‘will be sadly missed by all his colleagues’.

Lord Armstrong of Ilminster dies aged 93

Lord Armstrong of Ilminster dies aged 93

The former civil servant served Ted Heath, Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher at the most senior levels of government.

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Nine NHS staff – five doctors, two nurses and two healthcare assistants – have now died after contracting the virus.

Birmingham Nightingale hospital work ‘accelerated’ as Midlands death toll rises

Birmingham Nightingale hospital work ‘accelerated’ as Midlands death toll rises

NHS England said 212 people diagnosed with Covid-19 died in the Midlands in the 24 hours to Friday at 5pm.

British nationals trapped on cruise ship return to UK

British nationals trapped on cruise ship return to UK

Several Latin American countries refused to let the Holland America Line’s Zaandam dock because of coronavirus fears.

Hospital declares critical incident after oxygen equipment ‘technical issue’

Hospital declares critical incident after oxygen equipment ‘technical issue’

Watford General hospital asked people to stay away following the technical issue which it said did not pose any risk to patients.

‘Lower compliance’ to lockdown among young, warns Michael Gove

‘Lower compliance’ to lockdown among young, warns Michael Gove

It came as people were photographed sunbathing and surfing during the weekend’s warm weather.

Ventilators are being made and brought in for the NHS, Michael Gove says

Ventilators are being made and brought in for the NHS, Michael Gove says

The Cabinet Office minister said the ventilators for the NHS will help ‘more patients get the care they need, when they need it’.

Carrie Symonds ‘on the mend’ after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

Carrie Symonds ‘on the mend’ after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

The pregnant 32-year-old had been in self-isolation since partner Boris Johnson tested positive for the virus.

Ventilators a key weapon in fight against coronavirus

Ventilators a key weapon in fight against coronavirus

The devices take over a patient’s breathing function when the lungs have failed, pushing air into them and giving time to fight the infection.

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