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Medical masks should be prioritised for health workers – WHO

Medical masks should be prioritised for health workers – WHO

There is a shortage of masks and the ones available should be prioritised for frontline health workers.

EasyJet secures £600m Government loan as founder says it will ‘run out of money’

EasyJet secures £600m Government loan as founder says it will ‘run out of money’

The funds are from the UK’s corporate financing facility to help firms during the coronavirus pandemic.

PM remains in hospital as minsters face calls for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

PM remains in hospital as minsters face calls for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab says Boris Johnson is still in charge despite remaining under observation at St Thomas’s

Travel industry calls for Government to amend refund rules to help firms survive

Travel industry calls for Government to amend refund rules to help firms survive

A trade association wants companies to be allowed to offer credit notes as a short-term measure.

Airbnb hosts found offering ‘isolation retreats’ in defiance of lockdown rules

Airbnb hosts found offering ‘isolation retreats’ in defiance of lockdown rules

Owners on the accommodation platform have been found offering places for people to self-isolate in despite lockdown restrictions.

Family found dead in village died from injuries ‘consistent with gunshot wounds’

Family found dead in village died from injuries ‘consistent with gunshot wounds’

Kelly Fitzgibbons’ sister paid tribute to her, describing her as ‘wonderful and special’.

World’s biggest stars in virtual concert to celebrate frontline workers

World’s biggest stars in virtual concert to celebrate frontline workers

It comes as many concerts around the world have been put on hold amid the global pandemic.

Tesco builds pop-up store in new Nightingale Hospital

Tesco builds pop-up store in new Nightingale Hospital

The site will be open to patients and staff by the end of next week, according to the supermarket.

Exploding whale tale drives home council’s stay-at-home message

Exploding whale tale drives home council’s stay-at-home message

Doncaster Council decided to recount the story of a disastrous attempt to blow up a dead whale on a beach in Florence, Oregon, in the United States.

Bond star Honor Blackman remembered for ‘beauty, brains and physical prowess’

Bond star Honor Blackman remembered for ‘beauty, brains and physical prowess’

The actress has died at the age of 94.

Police commend shopkeeper who tackled ‘armed’ robber

Police commend shopkeeper who tackled ‘armed’ robber

Christopher Allison has been jailed after he was caught on camera pointing a blank-firing handgun at the shop worker in Concord, Washington.

Life on the inside: 10 uplifting books to read during isolation

Life on the inside: 10 uplifting books to read during isolation

A good read can help break up the monotony of staying indoors.

National Trust buys former golf course to create 74-acre coastal reserve

National Trust buys former golf course to create 74-acre coastal reserve

The conservation charity will restore habitats including sand dunes and wetlands

Profile: Former Labour leader and new shadow business secretary Ed Miliband

Profile: Former Labour leader and new shadow business secretary Ed Miliband

Mr Miliband has accepted the position of shadow business secretary in Sir Keir Starmer’s new-look top team.

Avengers star Honor Blackman was a glamour-puss who packed a punch

Avengers star Honor Blackman was a glamour-puss who packed a punch

Her father, a strict disciplinarian, taught her how to box.

Goldfinger star Honor Blackman dies aged 94

Goldfinger star Honor Blackman dies aged 94

The James Bond actress was best known for her role as Pussy Galore.

Canalside social distancing warning after weekend crowds pack towpaths

Canalside social distancing warning after weekend crowds pack towpaths

The Canal & River Trust has repeated advice to follow government guidance.

Uplifting news: Retirees have a dance and lost engagement ring found after years

Uplifting news: Retirees have a dance and lost engagement ring found after years

A round-up of some feel-good stories in the news.

Banks failing in pandemic duties, business leader warns

Banks failing in pandemic duties, business leader warns

‘Banks have two simple tasks. Both seem to be defeating them,’ said Richard Burge at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Air and sea ports in NI need ‘urgent help’

Air and sea ports in NI need ‘urgent help’

Stormont powersharing ministers asked Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to introduce special measures.

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