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Passengers urged to face away from each other on crowded public transport

Passengers urged to face away from each other on crowded public transport

New guidance issued by the Department for Transport states that passengers should minimise the time they spend near other people.

Station ticket office worker dies with Covid-19 after being spat at

Station ticket office worker dies with Covid-19 after being spat at

Belly Mujinga was assaulted at Victoria station.

Morrisons enjoys lockdown sales boost, but sees fuel and costs hit

Morrisons enjoys lockdown sales boost, but sees fuel and costs hit

The Bradford-based chain reported a 5.7% rise in group like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, in the 14 weeks to May 10.

Ryanair to restore 40% of flights from July 1

Ryanair to restore 40% of flights from July 1

The airline plans to operate two out of five flights, subject to government restrictions being lifted, and airport hygiene standards.

Lord Hague urges Boris Johnson to drop slogans

Lord Hague urges Boris Johnson to drop slogans

The current messaging is ‘stay alert, control the virus and save lives’.

Chancellor set to extend furlough scheme as lockdown eases

Chancellor set to extend furlough scheme as lockdown eases

The maximum rate of support, however, is expected to be reduced.

Stonehenge solstice celebrations called off – report

Stonehenge solstice celebrations called off – report

Restrictions on public gatherings mean the traditional event cannot take place.

Man spends nearly £2,000 buying shopping for NHS and elderly

Man spends nearly £2,000 buying shopping for NHS and elderly

Dean Vine’s employer Thames Water is now matching the £1,700 he has spent.

How Florence Nightingale shaped the way modern nurses are tackling coronavirus

How Florence Nightingale shaped the way modern nurses are tackling coronavirus

Nightingale pioneered many of the practices carried out today, such as maintaining good hygiene and regularly washing hands.

Stormont leaders intend to publish five-step recovery plan

Stormont leaders intend to publish five-step recovery plan

There will be no milestone dates in the phased blueprint, with progress instead triggered by meeting certain scientific and public health criteria.

What the papers say – May 12

What the papers say – May 12

The easing of lockdown – and the new rules – lead most of Tuesday’s papers.

Police officer to face court over murder of woman found in pub car park

Police officer to face court over murder of woman found in pub car park

Timothy Brehmer is due at Poole Magistrates’ Court.

Ministers to issue safety guidance on re-opening public transport

Ministers to issue safety guidance on re-opening public transport

Boris Johnson has said he does not expect a ‘flood’ of people returning to work following easing of the lockdown.

Man launches blue hearts for NHS campaign in tribute to ‘inspirational’ wife

Man launches blue hearts for NHS campaign in tribute to ‘inspirational’ wife

Andy Williams, from Guildford, hopes that people will post blue hearts in their windows in support of NHS workers.

PM ‘interested’ to see French government adopt similar coronavirus slogan

PM ‘interested’ to see French government adopt similar coronavirus slogan

On Sunday, Emmanuel Macron unveiled the ‘sauvez des vies, restez prudents’ tagline

Public support a boost during dispiriting PPE problems, leading nurse says

Public support a boost during dispiriting PPE problems, leading nurse says

‘The public support throughout this pandemic has been absolutely fantastic’.

No guarantee of a vaccine against Covid-19, Government warns

No guarantee of a vaccine against Covid-19, Government warns

The UK is at a forefront of developing a vaccine, the Prime Minister said.

We don’t expect a big flood of people back to work, says Johnson

We don’t expect a big flood of people back to work, says Johnson

The PM says the Government is taking ‘baby steps’ as it sets out its ‘road map’ for lifting the lockdown

Some countries ‘blind driving’ in lifting lockdown measures, warn health chiefs

Some countries ‘blind driving’ in lifting lockdown measures, warn health chiefs

A senior World Health Organisation official warned countries to ‘keep their eyes open’.

Harry’s tribute to war veterans who acted as plastic surgery guinea pigs

Harry’s tribute to war veterans who acted as plastic surgery guinea pigs

The duke appeared on the BBC’s The One Show on Monday.

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