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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.

What is involved in the race to find a coronavirus vaccine?

What is involved in the race to find a coronavirus vaccine?

A mass vaccination programme is likely to be a vital part of ending the lockdown strategy.

Stormont set to develop post-lockdown recovery plan

Stormont set to develop post-lockdown recovery plan

The deputy first minister warned against ‘complacency’.

Boy, 11, with autism running socially-distant marathon over a week for charity

Boy, 11, with autism running socially-distant marathon over a week for charity

Daniel Shiels’s parents said they wanted to show that children with autism ‘can excel in different areas’.

At least 50 NHS workers have died fighting the coronavirus pandemic

At least 50 NHS workers have died fighting the coronavirus pandemic

Tributes from local NHS trusts and loved ones indicate at least 50 medical staff have now died.

Police guidelines on visiting countryside during lockdown ‘hugely unhelpful’

Police guidelines on visiting countryside during lockdown ‘hugely unhelpful’

The National Rural Crime Network has raised concerns about the guidelines issued to forces.

UK Covid-19 death rates ‘may not be comparable because of testing differences’

UK Covid-19 death rates ‘may not be comparable because of testing differences’

Different testing strategies used by different countries mean figures cannot be effectively compared, an expert has said.

Government extends furlough – reaction from businesses and unions

Government extends furlough – reaction from businesses and unions

Groups welcomed the decision although businesses are waiting to see how the furlough scheme operates in practice when launched on Monday.

Debenhams to shut seven stores with loss of 422 jobs

Debenhams to shut seven stores with loss of 422 jobs

However, the retailer said it has struck a deal with landlord to rescue most of its department stores.

Meghan launches new project to feed Londoners in need

Meghan launches new project to feed Londoners in need

The Duchess of Sussex organises women from a community kitchen to provide food to families in the capital

Clinical trial sees 120 coronavirus patients given potential treatment

Clinical trial sees 120 coronavirus patients given potential treatment

All patients with Covid-19 at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospitals will be offered a place on the trial.

NHS asks coronavirus survivors to donate blood plasma

NHS asks coronavirus survivors to donate blood plasma

Antibodies are thought to peak four weeks into Covid-19 recovery.

Care home boss criticises Scottish Government over lack of testing

Care home boss criticises Scottish Government over lack of testing

A care home in West Dunbartonshire has also confirmed nine residents have died since contracting the virus.

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