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Oxford English Dictionary expands to reflect ‘extraordinary’ pandemic

Oxford English Dictionary expands to reflect ‘extraordinary’ pandemic

Oxford English Dictionary expands to reflect ‘extraordinary’ pandemic

09 April 2020

The dictionary went outside its quarterly publishing cycle to issue the update.


Hospitals chief ‘nervous’ people will flout Covid-19 lockdown over Easter

Hospitals chief ‘nervous’ people will flout Covid-19 lockdown over Easter

Hospitals chief ‘nervous’ people will flout Covid-19 lockdown over Easter

09 April 2020

Dr David Rosser urged people not to be ‘falsely reassured’ by measures to date.


Police checking shopping baskets not appropriate, says Home Secretary

Police checking shopping baskets not appropriate, says Home Secretary

Police checking shopping baskets not appropriate, says Home Secretary

09 April 2020

Chief Constable Nick Adderley described his language as ‘clumsy’ and stressed police would not check shopping.


Coronavirus lockdown: Ministers urge people to stay home for Easter

Coronavirus lockdown: Ministers urge people to stay home for Easter

Coronavirus lockdown: Ministers urge people to stay home for Easter

09 April 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was too soon to begin lifting the coronavirus lockdown.


Vocal Labour MP Jess Phillips promoted to Sir Keir Starmer’s top team

Vocal Labour MP Jess Phillips promoted to Sir Keir Starmer’s top team

Vocal Labour MP Jess Phillips promoted to Sir Keir Starmer’s top team

09 April 2020

The Birmingham Yardley MP has won plaudits across the political spectrum for her campaigning against domestic violence.


Raab fails to confirm whether NHS staff will receive pay rise

Raab fails to confirm whether NHS staff will receive pay rise

Raab fails to confirm whether NHS staff will receive pay rise

09 April 2020

The Foreign Secretary said ‘there will be a moment when we look at how we formally recognise all of those on the front line’.


No mass Easter getaway but some still head to tourist resorts

No mass Easter getaway but some still head to tourist resorts

No mass Easter getaway but some still head to tourist resorts

09 April 2020

Road traffic levels were similar to those seen in the past week, indicating that most people stayed at home.


Uplifting news: Generous traffic wardens and Shakespeare on the street

Uplifting news: Generous traffic wardens and Shakespeare on the street

Uplifting news: Generous traffic wardens and Shakespeare on the street

09 April 2020

A round-up of the day’s feel-good stories.


Northern Ireland police stepping up holiday spot patrols this Easter

Northern Ireland police stepping up holiday spot patrols this Easter

Northern Ireland police stepping up holiday spot patrols this Easter

09 April 2020

Popular car parks and sightseeing locations in Northern Ireland will be a particular focus.


Charles and Joanna Lumley joining online Canterbury Cathedral Easter services

Charles and Joanna Lumley joining online Canterbury Cathedral Easter services

Charles and Joanna Lumley joining online Canterbury Cathedral Easter services

09 April 2020

The Archbishop of Canterbury will deliver his Easter Sermon by video.


Asos condemned as delivery drivers face redundancy

Asos condemned as delivery drivers face redundancy

Asos condemned as delivery drivers face redundancy

09 April 2020

Campaigners have called for the online fashion giant to secure the jobs of the drivers who are delivering its parcels across London.


Best Western hotels call on ministers to probe insurance sector

Best Western hotels call on ministers to probe insurance sector

Best Western hotels call on ministers to probe insurance sector

09 April 2020

Two thirds of Best Western hotels have been refused an insurance payout.


Covid-19 causes delay for people waiting for PIP payment review

Covid-19 causes delay for people waiting for PIP payment review

Covid-19 causes delay for people waiting for PIP payment review

09 April 2020

Around 1.2 million claims for Universal Credit have been made in the last three weeks, stretching the DWP staff.


Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with Nightingale Hospital road markings

Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with Nightingale Hospital road markings

Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with Nightingale Hospital road markings

09 April 2020

“Dear NHS, Manchester loves you,” Manchester City Council tweeted.


EasyJet defers purchase of 24 Airbus planes amid pressure from founder

EasyJet defers purchase of 24 Airbus planes amid pressure from founder

EasyJet defers purchase of 24 Airbus planes amid pressure from founder

09 April 2020

The airline grounded all of its planes after demand for flights collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Energy suppliers split over asking Government for a bailout

Energy suppliers split over asking Government for a bailout

Energy suppliers split over asking Government for a bailout

09 April 2020

Some suppliers are backing plans to change the way the price cap is calculated.


Mourners at funeral procession ‘blatantly ignored’ virus advice

Mourners at funeral procession ‘blatantly ignored’ virus advice

Mourners at funeral procession ‘blatantly ignored’ virus advice

09 April 2020

Former Sinn Fein councillor and businessman Francie McNally was buried at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinderry, Mid Ulster.


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