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Boris Johnson will look at ways to honour Captain Tom Moore’s ‘heroic efforts’

Boris Johnson will look at ways to honour Captain Tom Moore’s ‘heroic efforts’

Boris Johnson will look at ways to honour Captain Tom Moore’s ‘heroic efforts’

The 99-year-old veteran has raised more than £14m by walking 100 laps of his garden.

Student nurse ‘proud and excited’ to be joining the front line against Covid-19

Student nurse ‘proud and excited’ to be joining the front line against Covid-19

Student nurse ‘proud and excited’ to be joining the front line against Covid-19

Bethaney Nicolson is a final-year nursing student at the University of Hull.

Opera singer performs from her balcony to lift spirits of neighbours in lockdown

Opera singer performs from her balcony to lift spirits of neighbours in lockdown

Opera singer performs from her balcony to lift spirits of neighbours in lockdown

Phoebe Haines said she wanted to add a bit of music to everyone’s day.

Twitter reacts as Ben Fogle calls for nationwide Happy Birthday to the Queen

Twitter reacts as Ben Fogle calls for nationwide Happy Birthday to the Queen

Twitter reacts as Ben Fogle calls for nationwide Happy Birthday to the Queen

The presenter was met with scathing responses to his idea of a singalong for the monarch.

New way to expose untrustworthy sites devised by scientists to combat fake news

New way to expose untrustworthy sites devised by scientists to combat fake news

New way to expose untrustworthy sites devised by scientists to combat fake news

Researchers say looking at third party platforms, such as video hosts, can be an indicator of whether a site can be trusted.

UK citizens’ assembly on climate moves online to complete work on net-zero goal

UK citizens’ assembly on climate moves online to complete work on net-zero goal

UK citizens’ assembly on climate moves online to complete work on net-zero goal

More than 100 people from around the UK will join an online discussion after the final weekend of the citizens’ assembly was postponed.

Stelios Haji-Ioannou demands head of easyJet’s boss as his wealth takes £1bn hit

Stelios Haji-Ioannou demands head of easyJet’s boss as his wealth takes £1bn hit

Stelios Haji-Ioannou demands head of easyJet’s boss as his wealth takes £1bn hit

The outspoken tycoon is angry at the airline’s decision to press ahead with a multi-billion pound deal with Airbus, as his wealth plunges.

Social care sector ‘remains at unnecessary risk despite Government plan’

Social care sector ‘remains at unnecessary risk despite Government plan’

Social care sector ‘remains at unnecessary risk despite Government plan’

There remains a ‘critical lack’ of testing and protective gear, unions and social care bosses say.

Doctor: People should discuss end-of-life plan before coronavirus emergency

Doctor: People should discuss end-of-life plan before coronavirus emergency

Doctor: People should discuss end-of-life plan before coronavirus emergency

Dr Hamish Courtney, from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, said it is important that those dying from the virus do so peacefully.

Contact tracing app could stop coronavirus spread if widely used, experts say

Contact tracing app could stop coronavirus spread if widely used, experts say

Contact tracing app could stop coronavirus spread if widely used, experts say

New research suggests if around 60% of the whole population used such technology, the pandemic could be stopped.

Covid-19 sufferer records song for NHS after three-week virus battle

Covid-19 sufferer records song for NHS after three-week virus battle

Covid-19 sufferer records song for NHS after three-week virus battle

‘It’s a terrible virus, it just keeps attacking your lungs. It’s pretty scary.’

Face masks – should we be wearing them?

Face masks – should we be wearing them?

Face masks – should we be wearing them?

Public Health England has emphasised the importance of masks for doctors and nurses but has not suggested widespread public usage.

Burger King, KFC and Pret among UK food chains beginning a limited reopening

Burger King, KFC and Pret among UK food chains beginning a limited reopening

Burger King, KFC and Pret among UK food chains beginning a limited reopening

Takeaway chains including Burger King, KFC, and Pret a Manger have re-opened for takeaway and delivery only.

Coronavirus: Which vaccines and treatments are being trialled?

Coronavirus: Which vaccines and treatments are being trialled?

Coronavirus: Which vaccines and treatments are being trialled?

Scientists are racing to develop drugs that can treat Covid-19, as well as vaccine candidates than can be used by the general public.

Life on the inside: 10 household chores to finally complete during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 household chores to finally complete during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 household chores to finally complete during lockdown

More time at home means more time to finish those tasks you’ve always meant to do.

Jim Carter: I hope the community spirit lasts beyond lockdown

Jim Carter: I hope the community spirit lasts beyond lockdown

Jim Carter: I hope the community spirit lasts beyond lockdown

He said carers and frontline staff need to be protected.

Ofcom investigation into Eamonn Holmes’ coronavirus comments praised by MP

Ofcom investigation into Eamonn Holmes’ coronavirus comments praised by MP

Ofcom investigation into Eamonn Holmes’ coronavirus comments praised by MP

Julian Knight, the chairman of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said there can be no let-up in tackling ‘dangerous narratives’.

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