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NI minister reveals sudden death increase came after officials probed figures

NI minister reveals sudden death increase came after officials probed figures

NI minister reveals sudden death increase came after officials probed figures

22 April 2020

The Department of Health on Wednesday announced that the number of Covid-19-related deaths had increased by 34 to 250.


Coronavirus causes closure of 100 petrol stations

Coronavirus causes closure of 100 petrol stations

Coronavirus causes closure of 100 petrol stations

22 April 2020

The Petrol Retailers Association said the final total could reach 1,000.


NCSC email reporting service removes more than 80 scams in first day

NCSC email reporting service removes more than 80 scams in first day

NCSC email reporting service removes more than 80 scams in first day

22 April 2020

The new Suspicious Email Reporting Service received over 5,000 reports in its first day.


Millions of masks needed every week in Covid-19 battle – NHS procurement chief

Millions of masks needed every week in Covid-19 battle – NHS procurement chief

Millions of masks needed every week in Covid-19 battle – NHS procurement chief

22 April 2020

Frontline workers are getting through a ‘staggering’ amount of personal protective equipment.


Streets and roads deserted as clock strikes noon one month into lockdown

Streets and roads deserted as clock strikes noon one month into lockdown

Streets and roads deserted as clock strikes noon one month into lockdown

22 April 2020

Pictures taken at midday on Wednesday show the public heeding advice by the Government to stay indoors.


Fitting legacy of Hillsborough would be public advocate for disasters, says MP

Fitting legacy of Hillsborough would be public advocate for disasters, says MP

Fitting legacy of Hillsborough would be public advocate for disasters, says MP

22 April 2020

Labour’s Maria Eagle has brought forward a Bill which aims to help support families and survivors.


Archbishop says NI abortion law is ‘unjust’

Archbishop says NI abortion law is ‘unjust’

Archbishop says NI abortion law is ‘unjust’

22 April 2020

Catholic primate of all-Ireland Eamon Martin urged lawmakers at Stormont to urgently debate the matter.


Fears bored and isolated youngsters could be radicalised online during lockdown

Fears bored and isolated youngsters could be radicalised online during lockdown

Fears bored and isolated youngsters could be radicalised online during lockdown

22 April 2020

Counter terrorism police have urged the public to look out for warning signs.


Charles urges using crisis ‘to reset our course putting people and planet first’

Charles urges using crisis ‘to reset our course putting people and planet first’

Charles urges using crisis ‘to reset our course putting people and planet first’

22 April 2020

In a message to mark Earth Day, the heir to the throne said the coronavirus pandemic had shown the true nature of a global emergency.


Marriott Hotels agrees to put 1,500 casual workers on Government furlough scheme

Marriott Hotels agrees to put 1,500 casual workers on Government furlough scheme

Marriott Hotels agrees to put 1,500 casual workers on Government furlough scheme

22 April 2020

The chain initially said they were “yet to determine” whether staff on zero hours contracts would be entitled to the cash during lockdown.


Covid-19 vaccine that protects for 12 months would be a ‘massive breakthrough’

Covid-19 vaccine that protects for 12 months would be a ‘massive breakthrough’

Covid-19 vaccine that protects for 12 months would be a ‘massive breakthrough’

22 April 2020

Dr Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust, said such a vaccine would buy the world critical time.


Zoom announces updated app with first wave of security upgrades

Zoom announces updated app with first wave of security upgrades

Zoom announces updated app with first wave of security upgrades

22 April 2020

The video conferencing app has been criticised for security and privacy issues in its software as user numbers rapidly increase during lockdown.


Khan warns of cuts to Transport for London services without Government funding

Khan warns of cuts to Transport for London services without Government funding

Khan warns of cuts to Transport for London services without Government funding

22 April 2020

Sadiq Khan said TfL had lost hundreds of millions of pounds of revenue due to the coronavirus lockdown.


How prepared was the UK for the coronavirus outbreak?

How prepared was the UK for the coronavirus outbreak?

How prepared was the UK for the coronavirus outbreak?

22 April 2020

Ministers and health bosses face scrutiny after questions on whether more could have been done to mitigate the impact of Covid-19.


Senior policeman in tearful thank-you to NHS staff who helped him beat Covid-19

Senior policeman in tearful thank-you to NHS staff who helped him beat Covid-19

Senior policeman in tearful thank-you to NHS staff who helped him beat Covid-19

22 April 2020

West Midlands Police Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby was taken to Worcester Royal Hospital on March 29.


32,625 woofs – Dog lover to spend 26.2 hours listening to Who Let The Dogs Out?

32,625 woofs – Dog lover to spend 26.2 hours listening to Who Let The Dogs Out?

32,625 woofs – Dog lover to spend 26.2 hours listening to Who Let The Dogs Out?

22 April 2020

Amy Ockelford will hear the question 8,700 times.


In Pictures: As the clock strikes 12 during the lockdown

In Pictures: As the clock strikes 12 during the lockdown

In Pictures: As the clock strikes 12 during the lockdown

22 April 2020

Images from across the UK and Ireland reveal the impact of the coronavirus.


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