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On the front line: Hospital pharmacist feels lockdown has been eased too soon

On the front line: Hospital pharmacist feels lockdown has been eased too soon

Arvinder Sarai, 26, discusses day-to-day life as a pharmacist at St Mary’s Hospital in London and how her life has changed working on the front line.

Stilton cheesemakers warn they risk going bust as sales plunge 30%

Stilton cheesemakers warn they risk going bust as sales plunge 30%

Sales are down with restaurants and farmers markets closed and international exports stopped due to coronavirus.

Thousands of small firms flock to eBay after stores shuttered

Thousands of small firms flock to eBay after stores shuttered

The UK arm of the online marketplace business said it has seen a surge in customers and sellers over the past two months.

Farm pioneers mixture of ‘rewilding’ and sustainable agriculture

Farm pioneers mixture of ‘rewilding’ and sustainable agriculture

Beavers have been introduced into an enclosure on a Norfolk farm as part of a ‘three-pronged’ approach to managing land.

Boris Johnson calls for more patience on path back to normality

Boris Johnson calls for more patience on path back to normality

Restrictions in England have been eased but Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have not followed suit.

UK-US row flares over Harry Dunn case

UK-US row flares over Harry Dunn case

The Mail on Sunday said Washington officials were ‘furious’ to learn UK police had put an international wanted notice out for Anne Sacoolas.

What the papers say – May 17

What the papers say – May 17

Dissent from teachers unions and civic leaders and other Covid-19 angles leads the nation’s newspapers on Sunday.

Hundreds to benefit from plasma Covid-19 treatment after 1,000 units donated

Hundreds to benefit from plasma Covid-19 treatment after 1,000 units donated

It is hoped the donated plasma could help around 500 people.

More than one in three say they could rethink travel after pandemic – survey

More than one in three say they could rethink travel after pandemic – survey

A cycle lane was installed on Park Lane last week, one of London’s most prestigious roads.

Benefits of gardens highlighted as ‘virtual’ Chelsea Flower Show begins

Benefits of gardens highlighted as ‘virtual’ Chelsea Flower Show begins

Online version of the world famous flower show kicks off after event was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Jobs market set for turn for the worse in next few months, report warns

Jobs market set for turn for the worse in next few months, report warns

Half of companies are prepared to freeze pay over the next year, research indicates.

Poorer families ‘less likely to want to send children back to school’

Poorer families ‘less likely to want to send children back to school’

Children from better-off households are spending an extra 75 minutes a day on educational activities than their less affluent peers, a report says.

Train services to ramp up on Monday

Train services to ramp up on Monday

Social distancing means capacity will still be greatly reduced from normal levels.

Dame Barbara Hepworth’s St Ives studio given Grade II listed status

Dame Barbara Hepworth’s St Ives studio given Grade II listed status

Hepworth bought the Palais de Danse in St Ives, Cornwall in 1961 to use as a studio and workshop and it is now run by the Tate.

Remote village combats lockdown loneliness through community spirit

Remote village combats lockdown loneliness through community spirit

Only a few hundred people live in Minard on the shore of Loch Fyne.

Government invests £93 million in new vaccine-manufacturing facility

Government invests £93 million in new vaccine-manufacturing facility

The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre will now open in summer 2021 – 12 months earlier than planned.

Easing lockdown may result in ‘fracturing’ of UK, PM warned

Easing lockdown may result in ‘fracturing’ of UK, PM warned

It comes as a new survey suggests public approval for the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis has fallen.

Duke of Cambridge announces footballer mental health documentary

Duke of Cambridge announces footballer mental health documentary

The documentary will air on BBC One on May 28

UK’s wealthiest lose billions to pandemic as Sir James Dyson tops Rich List

UK’s wealthiest lose billions to pandemic as Sir James Dyson tops Rich List

Sir James topped the list despite losing £500 million of his own money on an electric car project which was scrapped.

Young children will still socially distance at school, health chief says

Young children will still socially distance at school, health chief says

Dr Jenny Harries said while young children are expected to interact they will still be able to distance.

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