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Britain’s high street stores suffer worst month on record

Britain’s high street stores suffer worst month on record

The latest monthly BDO high street sales tracker saw total like-for-like sales dive 17.9% for the month as shoppers stayed indoors.

Personal respirator prototype created to protect frontline NHS staff

Personal respirator prototype created to protect frontline NHS staff

The University of Southampton has worked with engineering firms to create a hood to protect against Covid-19.

More than 6,000 additional beds to be created in Welsh field hospitals

More than 6,000 additional beds to be created in Welsh field hospitals

A total of 117 people who had tested positive for Covid-19 have died in Wales.

Government to ramp up Covid-19 testing

Government to ramp up Covid-19 testing

The Prime Minister’s spokesman says there needs to be progress in testing for the disease ‘very quickly’.

Travel insurance providers look to extend protection for medical emergencies

Travel insurance providers look to extend protection for medical emergencies

ABI members will look to extend protection to cover the risk of emergency medical treatment to help customers who are still overseas.

Dramatic footage shows officers using belts to rescue man from 50ft cliff

Dramatic footage shows officers using belts to rescue man from 50ft cliff

The quick-thinking police turned the belts into an improvised hoist to haul the man up, shouting ‘Hold on! Hold on!’

NHS website and app usage doubles as people seek out coronavirus guidance

NHS website and app usage doubles as people seek out coronavirus guidance

The health service has reported a surge in usage of its technology tools as people look for information about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eddie Large remembered as ‘an incredible talent and outstanding comedian’

Eddie Large remembered as ‘an incredible talent and outstanding comedian’

He has died at 78 after contracting coronavirus while being treated in hospital for heart failure.

Stay at home or ‘people will die’ – Government launches new coronavirus ad blitz

Stay at home or ‘people will die’ – Government launches new coronavirus ad blitz

The campaign comes after criticism of communications from ministers and official Government channels during the early stages of the crisis.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland up 50 to 126

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland up 50 to 126

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said 40 of the newly reported fatalities took place over a number of days.

Say cheese! Mice have facial expressions to reflect emotions, scientists say

Say cheese! Mice have facial expressions to reflect emotions, scientists say

The findings could allow scientists to develop mouse models to help understand the role of emotions in anxiety disorders or depression.

Covid-19: Boris Johnson ‘still showing symptoms’ as UK death toll nears 3,000

Covid-19: Boris Johnson ‘still showing symptoms’ as UK death toll nears 3,000

The UK has experienced its biggest daily jump in deaths, as 569 more people were confirmed to have died after testing positive.

National Trust for Scotland names V&A Dundee director as new chief executive

National Trust for Scotland names V&A Dundee director as new chief executive

Philip Long will take over from Simon Skinner at the conservation charity in July.

MP backs calls for university accommodation rents to be cancelled

MP backs calls for university accommodation rents to be cancelled

Students have set up rent strikes and an online petition as some accommodation providers continue to demand fees.

Royal Navy’s newest and greenest warship arrives at home port for first time

Royal Navy’s newest and greenest warship arrives at home port for first time

HMS Tamar is fitted with a filter to reduce diesel exhaust emissions by 90%.

Entertainer Eddie Large dies aged 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital

Entertainer Eddie Large dies aged 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital

Comedy stars including Sir Lenny Henry, Paul Chuckle, Ant and Dec and Matt Lucas have paid tribute.

Ninewells Hospital receives 10 ‘ventilators’ from children’s charity

Ninewells Hospital receives 10 ‘ventilators’ from children’s charity

Edinburgh-based Kids Operating Room has donated the specialist anaesthetic machines to help boost intensive care capacity in Tayside.

‘It’s too early for me to forgive IS killers’, brother of slain aid worker says

‘It’s too early for me to forgive IS killers’, brother of slain aid worker says

Mike Haines, who launched a school poetry competition in his brother David’s name, said he took comfort from the positive words of children.

Boy who moved house day before UK lockdown receives messages from across world

Boy who moved house day before UK lockdown receives messages from across world

Harley Glen, seven, moved from Edinburgh to Harrogate without saying goodbye to his family and friends.

Face masks: The current guidance and why the WHO is reviewing it

Face masks: The current guidance and why the WHO is reviewing it

Current guidance from health officials say only the sick and those caring for them need don face masks, but that might be about to change.

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