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Public should follow the rules to keep Covid-19 under control – Boris Johnson

Public should follow the rules to keep Covid-19 under control – Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister said it was right that the sacrifices made by the British people were now acknowledged.

Armed forces chief to ‘make representations’ to US base over Dunn family meeting

Armed forces chief to ‘make representations’ to US base over Dunn family meeting

General Nick Carter wrote to the family after claims of ‘near misses’ involving American military staff.

Five-year-old cyclist raises £1,200 in 2.6 Challenge

Five-year-old cyclist raises £1,200 in 2.6 Challenge

Schoolboy Jacob Cree from North Lanarkshire covered 26 miles in a week.

Wrist monitor to alert workers when social distancing rules broken

Wrist monitor to alert workers when social distancing rules broken

Reactec has repurposed a hand-arm vibration monitor to record when people are closer than two metres.

Q&A: What is changing with the new coronavirus strategy?

Q&A: What is changing with the new coronavirus strategy?

Boris Johnson’s new strategy will see more sunbathing, unlimited outdoor exercise and commuters encouraged to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces.

Daughter calls on public to stay home after coronavirus death of nurse

Daughter calls on public to stay home after coronavirus death of nurse

Eyitolami Olaolorun was a paediatric nurse who treated her young patients as ‘family’.

Reopening of garden centres welcomed by Horticultural Trades Association

Reopening of garden centres welcomed by Horticultural Trades Association

Customers will have to maintain social distancing, and Horticultural Trades Association chairman James Barnes called for a compensation scheme.

No holidays despite lockdown being relaxed

No holidays despite lockdown being relaxed

Places of accommodation will reopen as part of step three of England’s recovery strategy, which will not begin earlier than July 4.

Sweat could power future wearable devices, say researchers

Sweat could power future wearable devices, say researchers

Engineers at the University of Glasgow have carried out a new study using perspiration to generate energy.

Four-year-old ‘saves mother’s life’ by calling 999 after severe asthma attack

Four-year-old ‘saves mother’s life’ by calling 999 after severe asthma attack

Katie Humphries suffered a severe asthma attack at her home in Southampton.

Coronavirus drugs trial rolled out across UK homes and communities

Coronavirus drugs trial rolled out across UK homes and communities

The trial is testing pre-existing drugs for older patients in the community who show signs of the disease.

Wear face coverings and stand side-by-side – new coronavirus advice explained

Wear face coverings and stand side-by-side – new coronavirus advice explained

The UK Government has issued new guidance on how to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus while outside.

Unions call for tough safety rules as data suggests greater risk in certain jobs

Unions call for tough safety rules as data suggests greater risk in certain jobs

Data suggests that male carers, bus drivers, security guards, chefs and retail assistants have higher rates of death involving Covid-19.

Moon crust formed from massive impact events, according to new study

Moon crust formed from massive impact events, according to new study

Scientists studied a sample collected during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

Cat stranded on driftwood rescued from tunnel by firefighters on raft

Cat stranded on driftwood rescued from tunnel by firefighters on raft

The animal was brought back to dry land in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon.

Fashion and homeware stores set to reopen from June

Fashion and homeware stores set to reopen from June

But hospitality businesses, such as pubs, restaurants and hotels, will be able to reopen from July 4 at the earliest.

Government warns of tougher enforcement as lockdown fines rise to £100

Government warns of tougher enforcement as lockdown fines rise to £100

The fines for those flouting coronavirus lockdown rules will rise in England from Wednesday.

Stay away from Brighton beaches, city council boss says despite lockdown easing

Stay away from Brighton beaches, city council boss says despite lockdown easing

Sunny weather in recent days has increased fears that people will travel long distances to visit beaches in the South East.

Children could start returning to nurseries in England from June 1

Children could start returning to nurseries in England from June 1

The aim is for all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month ‘if feasible’.

Passengers must give quarantine address at border or face arranged accommodation

Passengers must give quarantine address at border or face arranged accommodation

International passengers will be ‘strongly advised’ to download the NHS contact tracing app.

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