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28,000 people sign up to ‘adopt a grandparent’ at UK care homes

28,000 people sign up to ‘adopt a grandparent’ at UK care homes

Volunteers around the world have signed up to have video calls with residents at CHD Living’s care homes.

Former RAF aircraft hangar could be used as temporary mortuary

Former RAF aircraft hangar could be used as temporary mortuary

The plans for Kinloss Barracks were agreed between Moray Council and the Ministry of Defence.

Quarter of firms laying off staff due to pandemic, report finds

Quarter of firms laying off staff due to pandemic, report finds

The Office for National Statistics also said 45% of businesses reported ‘lower than expected’ revenues between March 9 and 22.

MPs warn of loopholes in financial support for creative sector workers

MPs warn of loopholes in financial support for creative sector workers

The concerns were raised by members of Westminster’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Health workers facing coronavirus threat receive free food

Health workers facing coronavirus threat receive free food

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s director of nursing said she wanted to thank staff for their hard work and commitment.

Zoom stops product development to fix security issues

Zoom stops product development to fix security issues

The video conferencing service says it has ‘fallen short’ of security expectations and was working to improve the platform.

In Pictures: Artwork brightens up empty streets during lockdown

In Pictures: Artwork brightens up empty streets during lockdown

Rainbows, murals and tributes to NHS workers adorn walls and windows up and down the land.

Delay charges to avoid clogging up court system, prosecutors told

Delay charges to avoid clogging up court system, prosecutors told

The Crown Prosecution Service and the National Police Chiefs’ Council have issued the advice.

Climate summit delay: How Covid-19 could shape the global warming fight

Climate summit delay: How Covid-19 could shape the global warming fight

UN talks due to be held in Glasgow in November have been postponed to next year.

EasyJet founder demands vote on sacking of director in £4.5bn plane order row

EasyJet founder demands vote on sacking of director in £4.5bn plane order row

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou wants the airline to get out of its contract to buy more than 100 aircraft from Airbus.

National Lottery sets up £50m Covid-19 emergency fund for heritage sites

National Lottery sets up £50m Covid-19 emergency fund for heritage sites

The funding will help organisations develop digital skills to help them raise cash, such as running online events and activities.

Test that can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes being deployed in hospitals

Test that can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes being deployed in hospitals

A portable machine called Samba II has been developed by a University of Cambridge spin-off company.

People urged to double-bag coronavirus waste after used face masks found in bins

People urged to double-bag coronavirus waste after used face masks found in bins

Birmingham City Council said its collection crew refused to pick up the rubbish at the block of flats.

Boris Johnson says testing will ‘unlock the coronavirus puzzle’

Boris Johnson says testing will ‘unlock the coronavirus puzzle’

Public Health England says more than 10,000 tests per day are now being carried out.

Temporary relief proposed for borrowers with overdrafts, credit cards and loans

Temporary relief proposed for borrowers with overdrafts, credit cards and loans

The Financial Conduct Authority plans a series of ‘stop gap’ measures, which could be in force by April 9.

Life on the inside: the UK’s 10 most Googled coronavirus questions

Life on the inside: the UK’s 10 most Googled coronavirus questions

The nation has asked Google how to avoid catching Covid-19 and even how to make their own face masks.

Questions asked over collapse of deal for Covid-19 testing gear for Wales

Questions asked over collapse of deal for Covid-19 testing gear for Wales

Stephen Crabb, chairman of the Welsh Affairs Committee, has written to Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart.

PZ Cussons boss stripped of retirement cash after undisclosed payments

PZ Cussons boss stripped of retirement cash after undisclosed payments

Alex Kanellis led the Imperial Leather maker for 13 years.

Human ancestor Homo erectus ‘at least 150,000 years older than thought’

Human ancestor Homo erectus ‘at least 150,000 years older than thought’

The findings are based on skull fragments from a site in South Africa.

Unite continues BA talks over coronavirus threat to jobs

Unite continues BA talks over coronavirus threat to jobs

The airline has grounded much of its fleet and has been in negotiations with the union all week.

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