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The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

A radiology support worker and a mental health nurse are among the latest known to have died.

‘Much-loved’ NHS worker, 73, dies after coronavirus infection

‘Much-loved’ NHS worker, 73, dies after coronavirus infection

Jane Murphy worked with NHS Lothian for almost 30 years.

Coronavirus vaccine hunt to get boost from Government taskforce

Coronavirus vaccine hunt to get boost from Government taskforce

The group will support efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine and will also review regulations to allow quick and safe trials.

OAP’s Highland ‘mountain climb’ on stairs raises £32,000 and counting

A 90-year-old woman who is climbing the equivalent of a Highland mountain on her staircase has exceeded her target to raise £10,000 for the NHS and a hospice.Margaret Payne plans to climb the height of Suilven – 2,398ft – by making 282 trips upstairs.She said 99-year-old veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised more than …

Half of nursing staff ‘pressured to work without protective equipment’

Half of nursing staff ‘pressured to work without protective equipment’

Nearly 14,000 nurses, midwives and nursing support workers responded to the survey over the Easter bank holiday

First hearing in Meghan’s case against Mail on Sunday to go ahead next week

First hearing in Meghan’s case against Mail on Sunday to go ahead next week

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers over an article which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter to her father.

Manchester’s Nightingale hospital brings light to a dark time, says Camilla

Manchester’s Nightingale hospital brings light to a dark time, says Camilla

A recorded speech from the Duchess of Cornwall was played during the opening of the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West.

Officials approve £400m Amazon-Deliveroo deal as Covid-19 hammers takeaways

Officials approve £400m Amazon-Deliveroo deal as Covid-19 hammers takeaways

The Competition and Markets Authority said signing off the deal is better than watching Deliveroo go bust.

Woolwich Ferry sounds horn and twirls in River Thames in thank you to NHS staff

Woolwich Ferry sounds horn and twirls in River Thames in thank you to NHS staff

The ferry made the tribute as the fourth Clap For Carers event took place on Thursday evening.

Shapps accused of ‘undermining confidence’ in struggling travel industry

Shapps accused of ‘undermining confidence’ in struggling travel industry

Grant Shapps said he ‘won’t be booking a summer holiday at this point’.

William warns of fears faced by NHS staff as he warns against ‘hero’ tag

William warns of fears faced by NHS staff as he warns against ‘hero’ tag

The Duke of Cambridge was speaking to BBC News with his wife.

Eating varied diet will help body fight Covid-19, says scientist

Eating varied diet will help body fight Covid-19, says scientist

Philip Calder, a professor of nutritional immunology at the University of Southampton, has urged people to have a ‘diverse’ diet.

Woman, 90, climbing mountain on staircase raises £100,000 for NHS

Woman, 90, climbing mountain on staircase raises £100,000 for NHS

Margaret Payne plans to climb the height of Suliven – 2,398ft – on her stairs at her home in northern Scotland.

Fake closing-down sales back just one day after being banned by Facebook

Fake closing-down sales back just one day after being banned by Facebook

Which? called on social media sites to stop dubious pages cropping up again just hours after being removed.

Temporary mortuary constructed in Glasgow warehouse

Temporary mortuary constructed in Glasgow warehouse

All local authorities and undertakers in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area will use the site if required.

UK volunteers ‘could receive first dose of Covid-19 trial vaccine within a week’

UK volunteers ‘could receive first dose of Covid-19 trial vaccine within a week’

University of Oxford researchers are also aiming to have one million of the vaccines available for use by September.

In Pictures: Ponies clash during foaling season at nature reserve

In Pictures: Ponies clash during foaling season at nature reserve

Six ponies were introduced to the reserve in 2001 and the herd now totals more than 100.

Number 10 urges social distancing after police chief filmed on crowded bridge

Number 10 urges social distancing after police chief filmed on crowded bridge

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner was among dozens of officers clapping for key workers.

Chancellor extends furlough scheme until end of June

Chancellor extends furlough scheme until end of June

The decision was taken just days before a deadline for companies to start consulting on redundancies.

James McAvoy and KT Tunstall join For The Love of Scotland fundraising event

James McAvoy and KT Tunstall join For The Love of Scotland fundraising event

Edith Bowman will host the event, bringing together music, literature and poetry to raise funds for the Masks for Scotland initiative.

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