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Coronavirus pauses major defence and security review

Coronavirus pauses major defence and security review

Coronavirus pauses major defence and security review

15 April 2020

Commons Defence Select Committee chairman Tobias Ellwood welcomed the delay while Whitehall focuses on tackling Covid-19.


New web app allows NHS staff to request protective equipment

New web app allows NHS staff to request protective equipment

New web app allows NHS staff to request protective equipment

15 April 2020

Frontline.Live allows NHS staff and frontline workers to flag shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE).


Ofgem slaps massive fine on power plants that pocketed £13m by misleading grid

Ofgem slaps massive fine on power plants that pocketed £13m by misleading grid

Ofgem slaps massive fine on power plants that pocketed £13m by misleading grid

15 April 2020

The grid was forced to pay more for electricity after it was misled by InterGen.


Virtual DofE Gold Award presentation shared by Palace

Virtual DofE Gold Award presentation shared by Palace

Virtual DofE Gold Award presentation shared by Palace

15 April 2020

The Earl of Wessex and celebrities took part in sending messages of congratulations to new award holders.


Trump accused of ‘short-sighted, hypocritical’ move by stopping WHO funding

Trump accused of ‘short-sighted, hypocritical’ move by stopping WHO funding

Trump accused of ‘short-sighted, hypocritical’ move by stopping WHO funding

15 April 2020

US President Donald Trump said he was suspending funding for the World Health Organisation over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak.


Retail sales plummeted at worst rate on record in March, says BRC

Retail sales plummeted at worst rate on record in March, says BRC

Retail sales plummeted at worst rate on record in March, says BRC

15 April 2020

A surge in demand for essentials earlier in March was followed by a sharp fall in retail sales amid lockdown measures.


Brexit transition period must be extended immediately, says Labour MP

Brexit transition period must be extended immediately, says Labour MP

Brexit transition period must be extended immediately, says Labour MP

15 April 2020

Shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray said ‘this is not a time for constitutional politics’.


GP: Patients could be asked to wear masks during routine consultations

GP: Patients could be asked to wear masks during routine consultations

GP: Patients could be asked to wear masks during routine consultations

15 April 2020

Concerns have arisen over the use of personal protective equipment during non-coronavirus-related appointments, a professional body for medics said.


In Pictures: Bluebells bloom for woodland walkers

In Pictures: Bluebells bloom for woodland walkers

In Pictures: Bluebells bloom for woodland walkers

15 April 2020

The arrival of the popular flower is one of the highlights of spring.


Duke of Westminster donates £10m to coronavirus relief effort

Duke of Westminster donates £10m to coronavirus relief effort

Duke of Westminster donates £10m to coronavirus relief effort

15 April 2020

The funds from Prince George’s godfather will be used for NHS Charities Together, medical research and to help those struggling economically.


More than £1.1bn in coronavirus loans given to 6,000 UK businesses

More than £1.1bn in coronavirus loans given to 6,000 UK businesses

More than £1.1bn in coronavirus loans given to 6,000 UK businesses

15 April 2020

Lenders have received 28,460 formal applications from businesses, meaning that fewer than one in four applications have currently been approved.


Early abortions ‘will be provided in Northern Ireland’

Early abortions ‘will be provided in Northern Ireland’

Early abortions ‘will be provided in Northern Ireland’

15 April 2020

Accessing terminations will involve attending a local clinic to take the first abortion pill while the second set of pills can be taken at home.


HS2 companies given permission to put spades in the ground

HS2 companies given permission to put spades in the ground

HS2 companies given permission to put spades in the ground

15 April 2020

Firms contracted to design and construct bridges and tunnels for phase one of HS2 have been given the green light.


Veteran, 99, raises more than £7m for NHS with garden challenge

Veteran, 99, raises more than £7m for NHS with garden challenge

Veteran, 99, raises more than £7m for NHS with garden challenge

15 April 2020

Captain Tom Moore is on track to complete 100 of the 25-metre laps before he turns 100 on April 30.


NHS letters cut into heather on moor to show support for health workers

NHS letters cut into heather on moor to show support for health workers

NHS letters cut into heather on moor to show support for health workers

15 April 2020

Head gamekeeper Jamie Goodall and Tom Wilson noticed the road by Greenlaw Moor was becoming much busier with emergency vehicles passing by.


Hospital pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ ward housekeeper who died during outbreak

Hospital pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ ward housekeeper who died during outbreak

Hospital pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ ward housekeeper who died during outbreak

15 April 2020

The hospital said her contribution to patient care at the hospital was ‘irreplaceable’.


Doctors washing and reusing protective equipment as stocks run out

Doctors washing and reusing protective equipment as stocks run out

Doctors washing and reusing protective equipment as stocks run out

15 April 2020

The Government has said millions of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been delivered to the front line.


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