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Coronavirus vaccine trials could be finished by mid-August, says expert

Coronavirus vaccine trials could be finished by mid-August, says expert

Professor Sir John Bell said a candidate vaccine was being tested at Oxford.

Culture Secretary urges public to buy a paper as press faces crisis

Culture Secretary urges public to buy a paper as press faces crisis

Oliver Dowden has also instructed brands to end ‘ad blocking’ on news articles about the pandemic.

Early release scheme paused after six prisoners mistakenly freed

Early release scheme paused after six prisoners mistakenly freed

The programme was aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 behind bars.

Nightingale clinician calls on military veterans to help NHS staff

Nightingale clinician calls on military veterans to help NHS staff

Professor James Calder said military expertise has been used to help with staff’s mental health at the NHS hospital in east London.

Life on the inside: 10 educational activities to make the best of lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 educational activities to make the best of lockdown

As everyone is asked to stay at home, there has never been a better time to learn something new.

Spitfire salute planned for Tom Moore

Spitfire salute planned for Tom Moore

The Second World War veteran initially aimed to raise £1,000 and walk 100 lengths of his Bedfordshire garden, but has raised more than £21 million.

Bid to reroute ferries in Dublin amid row between P&O and Port of Liverpool

Bid to reroute ferries in Dublin amid row between P&O and Port of Liverpool

The P&O-owned vessel in Dublin – the Norbank – was fully loaded and ready to depart when the incident unfolded in Liverpool.

Virus may be ‘excuse’ in Lockerbie bomber appeal papers row, lawyer claims

Virus may be ‘excuse’ in Lockerbie bomber appeal papers row, lawyer claims

A commission ruled last month a possible miscarriage of justice may have occurred in the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi for the 1988 atrocity.

What the papers say – April 18

What the papers say – April 18

Stories about the coronavirus and its impact lead the Saturday papers.

7,500 feared to have died with coronavirus in care homes

7,500 feared to have died with coronavirus in care homes

Care England said its data suggests fatalities are far higher than the 217 figure released by the Office for National Statistics.

Doctors and nurses concerned over ‘inadequate’ PPE amid fears it will run out

Doctors and nurses concerned over ‘inadequate’ PPE amid fears it will run out

BMA and RCN surveys highlighted shortages of equipment amid fears PPE could run out this weekend.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘waiting for news’ on her return to prison

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘waiting for news’ on her return to prison

The British-Iranian mother was due to go back to prison in Iran on Saturday.

UK ticket-holder wins £58m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder wins £58m EuroMillions jackpot

The lucky winner will take home £58,366,487.50 when they claim their ticket after matching all five main numbers and the lucky stars.

‘No evidence’ people who have survived Covid-19 have immunity – WHO

‘No evidence’ people who have survived Covid-19 have immunity – WHO

Faith in antibody blood tests to find those who have recovered from coronavirus might be misplaced, the World Health Organisation said.

Almost half of Scots nurses ‘pressurised’ into working without PPE

Almost half of Scots nurses ‘pressurised’ into working without PPE

The Scottish Government said it welcomes the opportunity to consider concerns raised by the Royal College of Nursing.

Captain Tom Moore’s NHS fundraiser hits £20 million

Captain Tom Moore’s NHS fundraiser hits £20 million

The 99-year-old Second World War veteran’s initial target was to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together – a target that he has smashed by 4,008%.

More frontline workers able to get coronavirus tests

More frontline workers able to get coronavirus tests

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has called testing levels ‘frustrating’.

Doctors and nurses to be asked to reuse PPE items as shortages expected

Doctors and nurses to be asked to reuse PPE items as shortages expected

At least 50 NHS workers have now died after contracting coronavirus.

Inmates across Scotland to get mobile phones after prison visits suspended

Inmates across Scotland to get mobile phones after prison visits suspended

There will be restrictions on how the devices can be used.

Prison charities launch legal action against Justice Secretary over coronavirus fears

Prison charities launch legal action against Justice Secretary over coronavirus fears

Campaigners have warned there will be more deaths behind bars without urgent action.

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