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Archbishop of Canterbury to hail emergency workers in online Easter service

Archbishop of Canterbury to hail emergency workers in online Easter service

The Archbishop normally presides before a congregation of 1,500 people at Canterbury Cathedral on Easter morning.

PM praises NHS for saving his life as nurses told to refuse to work over PPE

PM praises NHS for saving his life as nurses told to refuse to work over PPE

The Royal College of Nursing has advised nurses they can decline to care for patients if adequate personal protection equipment is not available.

130,000 sign petition demanding MPs’ £10,000 work-from-home fund is scrapped

130,000 sign petition demanding MPs’ £10,000 work-from-home fund is scrapped

Those behind the petition said they had had ‘enough of the gross inequalities’ in the UK.

Public urged to avoid beaches and parks during Easter Sunday

Public urged to avoid beaches and parks during Easter Sunday

Police forces praised the public on Saturday for abiding by social distancing measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Julian Assange’s partner issues plea for his release from prison

Julian Assange’s partner issues plea for his release from prison

The WikiLeaks founder fathered two children while he was living at the Ecuadorian embassy.

Tributes paid to three more nurses as NHS death toll rises

Tributes paid to three more nurses as NHS death toll rises

Matt Hancock previously paid tribute to 19 members of the ‘NHS Family’ who have died during the pandemic.

Labour demands Government meeting to resume Parliament

Labour demands Government meeting to resume Parliament

Party leader Sir Keir Starmer said there are questions that ‘need to be answered’ regarding ministers’ handling of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Public heeds Government advice on avoiding beaches despite warm weather

Public heeds Government advice on avoiding beaches despite warm weather

Photographs from across England show empty beaches and small numbers of people visiting parks in the capital.

Police enforcement of virus rules should not be blown out of proportion – Patel

Police enforcement of virus rules should not be blown out of proportion – Patel

The Home Secretary said most police officers were following the guidance ‘really well’, but would not be afraid to act.

Ministers ‘do not know’ whether Parliament will open after Easter break

Ministers ‘do not know’ whether Parliament will open after Easter break

Home Secretary Priti Patel said the focus must continue to be on saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic.

Home Secretary: PM needs ‘time and space’ to recuperate

Home Secretary: PM needs ‘time and space’ to recuperate

Boris Johnson tested positive for Covid-19 on March 27.

Frontline staff ‘risk dehydration’ to avoid need to change protective equipment

Frontline staff ‘risk dehydration’ to avoid need to change protective equipment

A critical care nurse hit back at claims staff were wasting the equipment.

Text of Queen’s Easter address in full

Text of Queen’s Easter address in full

The Queen’s audio-only message was broadcast on the royal family’s digital and social media accounts.

Follow lockdown to keep others safe, says Queen in first Easter address

Follow lockdown to keep others safe, says Queen in first Easter address

The monarch’s pre-recorded speech offered support to those marking Easter privately and the wider country.

Home Secretary ‘sorry if people feel there have been failings over PPE supply’

Home Secretary ‘sorry if people feel there have been failings over PPE supply’

Priti Patel was asked twice if she would apologise to NHS staff and their families.

Uplifting news: Easter eggs donated to NHS workers, and twins on the front line

Uplifting news: Easter eggs donated to NHS workers, and twins on the front line

A round-up of feelgood stories in the news.

Funding diverted to support Scotland’s coastal businesses

Funding diverted to support Scotland’s coastal businesses

Funding from the Scottish Crown Estate net revenue is normally used for projects delivering coastal community benefit.

Royal hat-maker Philip Treacy joins ‘visor army’ in coronavirus fight

Royal hat-maker Philip Treacy joins ‘visor army’ in coronavirus fight

The Irish milliner said he and his studio staff will be making headgear for healthcare professionals across London.

Home Office announces £2m and awareness campaign for domestic abuse victims

Home Office announces £2m and awareness campaign for domestic abuse victims

Domestic abuse and women’s charities have reported a surge in demand since the UK lockdown started.

Army of sewers stitching scrubs at home appeal for cash for fabric

Army of sewers stitching scrubs at home appeal for cash for fabric

In just a few days, the group in Sheffield has had requests for 300 sets of scrubs from local hospitals and 200 from GP surgeries.

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