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Health Secretary announces ‘five-pillar’ plan to boost coronavirus testing

Health Secretary announces ‘five-pillar’ plan to boost coronavirus testing

Matt Hancock said the Government is aiming to increase testing to 100,000 per day by the end of April.

ITV to pause programming as public applaud NHS workers

ITV to pause programming as public applaud NHS workers

The Clap For Carers initiative began in the UK last week.

Pupils’ submitted coursework will not be marked this year, SQA says

Pupils’ submitted coursework will not be marked this year, SQA says

It was previously announced that coursework for Higher and Advanced Higher courses would not be marked.

‘Reckless’ man jailed over hospital trip

‘Reckless’ man jailed over hospital trip

Kierran Stevenson, 32, was sentenced to three months in prison.

CCTV images released as search for missing teenager Owen Harding continues

CCTV images released as search for missing teenager Owen Harding continues

On Thursday – a week after he was last seen – Sussex Police issued a plea for motorists to check their dashcam footage.

Future of Gourmet Burger Kitchen in doubt after owner pulls cash support

Future of Gourmet Burger Kitchen in doubt after owner pulls cash support

Famous Brands, the chain’s South African owner, said it had taken the decision to ‘withhold financial support’ from the UK firm.

Construction of NHS Louisa Jordan under way

Construction of NHS Louisa Jordan under way

More than 400 contractors are working alongside nearly 150 clinicians and operational staff to establish the temporary hospital.

People with dementia ‘seeing symptoms increase’ during outbreak – charity

People with dementia ‘seeing symptoms increase’ during outbreak – charity

The Alzheimer’s Society is hearing daily from people who are worrying how to cope, confused and isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: New target of 100,000 tests per day set by Health Secretary

Covid-19: New target of 100,000 tests per day set by Health Secretary

The Government has been under intense scrutiny over its testing policy on coronavirus.

Drive-through assessment venue among Covid-19 ‘hot sites’ under construction

Drive-through assessment venue among Covid-19 ‘hot sites’ under construction

A four-lane facility is being built in Whitstable, Kent.

Scientists identify Covid-19 testing method that delivers result in 25 minutes

Scientists identify Covid-19 testing method that delivers result in 25 minutes

The new method could help improve patient services in the wider community, researchers say.

New guidance issued on protective equipment for health and social care workers

New guidance issued on protective equipment for health and social care workers

The new guidance covers NHS workers in hospitals, GP and dental surgeries, and those working in care homes and delivering care to people’s homes.

Pressure to put on ‘brave face’ could risk mental health – charity

Pressure to put on ‘brave face’ could risk mental health – charity

Suicide prevention charities are urging anyone who feels at risk to seek help.

UK most heavily targeted nation for coronavirus email spam, research claims

UK most heavily targeted nation for coronavirus email spam, research claims

The UK ranks worse than the US and France for receiving spam related to Covid-19, a cyber security firm claims.

Nissan furloughs almost all staff in the UK

Nissan furloughs almost all staff in the UK

The plant which shut in March will remain closed for the rest of this month at least.

Tests showed UK was poorly prepared for pandemic, says former Government adviser

Tests showed UK was poorly prepared for pandemic, says former Government adviser

Professor Sir Ian Boyd, of the University of St Andrews, said the coronavirus outbreak should act as a ‘wake-up call’.

Surgeon asked to leave by landlady over Covid-19 fears sets up lodgings website

Surgeon asked to leave by landlady over Covid-19 fears sets up lodgings website

Joseph Alsousou said his emails had been ‘constantly pinging’ since he set up a site to help NHS colleagues.

Uplifting news: Free food delivery for homeless and ‘adopt a grandparent’ invite

Uplifting news: Free food delivery for homeless and ‘adopt a grandparent’ invite

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

Almost 200 prison staff off in NI due to Covid-19

Almost 200 prison staff off in NI due to Covid-19

Nearly a quarter of the workforce is absent due to precautions around the infection and unrelated sickness.

PSNI chief warns domestic abuse cases rising during pandemic

PSNI chief warns domestic abuse cases rising during pandemic

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd had previously predicted a rise in domestic violence during the crisis, and now says that is now materialising.

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