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Call for rates relief extension to support whisky industry during lockdown

Call for rates relief extension to support whisky industry during lockdown

The Scotch Whisky Association says its members need more help from the Scottish Government while production is scaled back.

Effectiveness of school closures in historic pandemics put under the microscope

Effectiveness of school closures in historic pandemics put under the microscope

The new study by King’s College London found children continued to interact with others despite public health recommendations.

Concerns over the supply of antimalarials in fight against Covid-19

Concerns over the supply of antimalarials in fight against Covid-19

A letter written by Italian doctors calls for ethical considerations to be made before any widespread use of the drugs, which are still being tested.

Coronavirus: Care homes struggling as PPE prices skyrocket

Coronavirus: Care homes struggling as PPE prices skyrocket

One Surrey provider says prices have risen to ‘laughable’ levels as ‘unethical’ firms seek to cash in.

Covid-19 patients could have treatment withdrawn to save others

Covid-19 patients could have treatment withdrawn to save others

The British Medical Association said health professionals could be forced to make ‘grave decisions’.

Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks

Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks

This is up from about 100,000 in a normal two-week period.

William and Kate phone hospital staff as Covid-19 outbreak intensifies

William and Kate phone hospital staff as Covid-19 outbreak intensifies

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chatted to medical workers in Scotland and the Midlands.

Labour leadership vote enters final day

Labour leadership vote enters final day

Jeremy Corbyn announced he was quitting after leading the party to its worst election showing since the 1930s in the December snap general election.

Family of Briton who died on cruise ship urge Trump to allow vessel to dock

Family of Briton who died on cruise ship urge Trump to allow vessel to dock

John Carter’s widow has been isolated since his death.

Belfast City Hospital tower earmarked for coronavirus surge

Belfast City Hospital tower earmarked for coronavirus surge

Critical care capacity will also be boosted at the Ulster Hospital near Belfast and Altnagelvin in Londonderry.

Patients offered virtual GP appointments in Wales

Patients offered virtual GP appointments in Wales

All medical practices across the country can access the new system, which has been introduced early because of Covid-19

Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth

Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth

Six people have been arrested after a 44-year-old-man and a 56-year-old woman were found with stab wounds.

Key UN climate summit postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

Key UN climate summit postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

The Cop26 talks were due to be held in Glasgow in November.

Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer

Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer

It is believed to be the first prison sentence in London for a coronavirus-related incident involving a police officer.

NHS trusts ramping up Covid-19 staff testing but face swab and reagent shortages

NHS trusts ramping up Covid-19 staff testing but face swab and reagent shortages

The Government said more than 2,000 frontline NHS workers have so far been tested.

Temporary mortuary to be built in east London as coronavirus deaths rise

Temporary mortuary to be built in east London as coronavirus deaths rise

Newham Council said the site would ‘act as a holding point’ for victims, but that relatives would not be able to visit the bodies of loved ones.

Charity launches UK’s first free food delivery service for homeless

Charity launches UK’s first free food delivery service for homeless

The service provides restaurant-quality food.

Drug treatment could see babies with brain cancer ‘spared chemotherapy’

Drug treatment could see babies with brain cancer ‘spared chemotherapy’

Scientists carried out a large-scale study of infants from around the world diagnosed with glioma brain tumours.

UK summit urged to help struggling utilities customers during coronavirus crisis

UK summit urged to help struggling utilities customers during coronavirus crisis

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford wants politicians and providers to meet to discuss options including a reprieve for those who cannot pay bills.

Lockdown brewing perfect storm for offenders to abuse children online – NSPCC

Lockdown brewing perfect storm for offenders to abuse children online – NSPCC

The charity is concerned children could be at greater risk because of reliance on AI while social media moderators move to working from home.

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