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Businesses need answers to practical questions about easing lockdown

Businesses need answers to practical questions about easing lockdown

Countless small company directors continue to find themselves left out in the cold, unable to access the Government’s aid, says IoD.

Schools and shops shut until at least June, Boris Johnson tells nation

Schools and shops shut until at least June, Boris Johnson tells nation

Mr Johnson outlined ‘the first sketch of a road map’, with a new alert system to determine when aspects of the economy and social lives can restart.

Government urged to take stance on face masks

Government urged to take stance on face masks

In his speech, the Boris Johnson said that the public ‘must and will maintain social distancing’.

Criticism as PM says it will soon be time for quarantine on people flying to UK

Criticism as PM says it will soon be time for quarantine on people flying to UK

The situation has been described as ‘chaotic’, with calls for the Government to set out a plan to support the travel industry through the crisis.

Unions attack Prime Minister over ‘mixed messages’ about return to work

Unions attack Prime Minister over ‘mixed messages’ about return to work

Transport union leader warns of chaos on the railways from Monday.

Key points from the PM’s address to the nation

Key points from the PM’s address to the nation

Activities in the UK have been restricted since the end of March in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

New coronavirus alert system set up to gauge risk posed by Covid-19

New coronavirus alert system set up to gauge risk posed by Covid-19

The further down the Covid alert level ladder the country goes, the more lockdown measures could be eased.

More ‘springlike’ weather to return as UK lockdown looks set to continue

More ‘springlike’ weather to return as UK lockdown looks set to continue

An increase in wind and rain are expected, following the warm and sunny spells seen during the first half of the bank holiday weekend,

What has changed with Boris Johnson’s slight easing of lockdown?

What has changed with Boris Johnson’s slight easing of lockdown?

Devolved governments have their own powers to vary guidance.

Seamstress sews ‘You Are Loved’ message into hospital scrubs

Seamstress sews ‘You Are Loved’ message into hospital scrubs

Jen Legg is a member of a group sewing scrubs for James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

Mercedes facing potential court action over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

Mercedes facing potential court action over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

Two law firms behind a similar group action against Volkswagen are investigating the possibility of legal action against Mercedes.

Queen ‘busy’ at Windsor amid claim she could be away from public life for months

Queen ‘busy’ at Windsor amid claim she could be away from public life for months

The monarch has already been at her Berkshire residence for almost eight weeks.

Captain Tom Moore to be honoured in City of London’s first ‘virtual’ ceremony

Captain Tom Moore to be honoured in City of London’s first ‘virtual’ ceremony

The fundraising phenomenon says he is humbled by the love and gratitude he has received from the British public.

Quarantine for UK arrivals ‘makes sense in holding back second Covid-19 surge’

Quarantine for UK arrivals ‘makes sense in holding back second Covid-19 surge’

The Government will not be able to ‘wave a magic wand’ and expect the quarantine to work without a lot of infrastructure, Dr Peter Drobac said.

Manchester Arena survivor joins friend in charity virtual handcycle ride

Manchester Arena survivor joins friend in charity virtual handcycle ride

Martin Hibbert and Gary Dawson planned to cycle in Italy before the coronavirus crisis emerged.

PM dropping ‘stay home’ slogan risks people socialising, Sage scientist warns

PM dropping ‘stay home’ slogan risks people socialising, Sage scientist warns

Leaders in the devolved nations have said they will not use the new message

Devolved leaders reject Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ advice in favour of ‘stay at home’

Devolved leaders reject Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ advice in favour of ‘stay at home’

The Prime Minister is preparing to unveil his plans to ease the lockdown in a broadcast to the nation on Sunday evening.

Government faces new legal challenge over ‘systemic’ PPE failures

Government faces new legal challenge over ‘systemic’ PPE failures

Health professionals say action must be taken quickly so that ‘lessons can be learnt’ from the Covid-19 crisis and help shape future responses.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stick with ‘stay home’ message

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stick with ‘stay home’ message

Leaders of all three devolved Governments spoke after the Prime Minister’s new ‘stay alert’ slogan was reported in a newspaper.

More migrants make it to UK shores amid bank holiday surge

More migrants make it to UK shores amid bank holiday surge

A huge surge in migrant crossings has taken place over the weekend, with what is believed to be a new single-day record on Friday.

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