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Hancock facing grilling by MPs over coronavirus crisis

Hancock facing grilling by MPs over coronavirus crisis

Questioning by Commons Health Committee comes amid calls for a clear exit strategy from lockdown.

Newspaper industry helps deliver Government’s ‘stay at home’ message

Newspaper industry helps deliver Government’s ‘stay at home’ message

The Government has set up a three-month deal with national, regional and local titles to reach all segments of society during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

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

Margaret Payne, 90, plans to climb the height of Suilven – 2,398ft – by making 282 trips upstairs to raise money for the NHS and Highland Hospice.

Carrie Symonds ‘clapping harder than ever’ during tonight’s ClapForCarers

Carrie Symonds ‘clapping harder than ever’ during tonight’s ClapForCarers

The 32-year-old said healthcare workers were ‘the best of Britain’.

One in five unsure about getting Covid-19 vaccine if it becomes available – poll

One in five unsure about getting Covid-19 vaccine if it becomes available – poll

Feeling they already have immunity from having the virus or wanting other people to have the vaccine before them were cited as some of the reasons.

Fruit and vegetable pickers flown from Romania to UK

Fruit and vegetable pickers flown from Romania to UK

Up to six flights have reportedly been organised to bring Eastern European farm workers to Britain.

Minister’s father dies with coronavirus in care home

Minister’s father dies with coronavirus in care home

Greg Hands tweeted in tribute to his father.

Family bangs the drums in show of support for frontline workers

Family bangs the drums in show of support for frontline workers

The Orange Order had called on band members who traditionally take part in their summer parades to divert their musical skills to the 8pm tribute.

New PPE gives no ‘meaningful protection’ to officers

New PPE gives no ‘meaningful protection’ to officers

The Scottish Police Federation has claimed newly announced protective masks will not be adequate.

In Pictures: Crowds come out again to Clap For Carers

In Pictures: Crowds come out again to Clap For Carers

People opened their front doors, stood on balconies and leaned out of windows to clap and bang pots as part of Clap For Carers.

Harry and Meghan help deliver meals to the vulnerable in LA

Harry and Meghan help deliver meals to the vulnerable in LA

The couple spent two days working with Project Angel Food after Meghan’s mother Doria told them the charity was short staffed.

NHS staff thank public during weekly applause

NHS staff thank public during weekly applause

The healthcare workers in Fife posed for photographs to show their appreciation for the backing they have received.

Royal Family writes to veteran fundraiser Captain Tom Moore

Royal Family writes to veteran fundraiser Captain Tom Moore

Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cornwall pen notes to the 99-year-old who has raised more than £14 million for the NHS

Melania Trump calls Carrie Symonds to wish ‘speedy recovery’

Melania Trump calls Carrie Symonds to wish ‘speedy recovery’

The First Lady called the Prime Minister’s fiancee on Thursday.

G7 leaders stress need for vaccine to deal with coronavirus

G7 leaders stress need for vaccine to deal with coronavirus

Experts have suggested that a vaccine for coronavirus could be 12 to 18 months away.

Signs that more families missing out on first choice primary school

Signs that more families missing out on first choice primary school

Up to one in six parents did not secure their top pick on National Offer Day in some areas of England

Holyrood expected to set up Covid-19 scrutiny committee

Holyrood expected to set up Covid-19 scrutiny committee

The Scottish Parliament will be asked to set up the panel in order to give oversight to the Scottish Government’s response to the crisis.

Labour backs lockdown extension but urges ‘clarity’ on exit plan

Labour backs lockdown extension but urges ‘clarity’ on exit plan

Social distancing measures will be in place for at least another three weeks.

William and Kate narrate video in support of nation’s mental health

William and Kate narrate video in support of nation’s mental health

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made mental health campaigning a major part of their public work

New Government-backed loans scheme launched for mid-sized businesses

New Government-backed loans scheme launched for mid-sized businesses

The British Business Bank will administer the scheme to offer loans of up to £25m for companies with sales between £45m and £250m a year.

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