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Hancock dismisses claims of ‘state surveillance’ through Covid-19 app

Hancock dismisses claims of ‘state surveillance’ through Covid-19 app

Hancock dismisses claims of ‘state surveillance’ through Covid-19 app

05 May 2020

Amnesty International UK has warned that the NHS app could open the door to widespread monitoring of individuals.


Plastic found in almost four in 10 seabird nests on uninhabited island

Plastic found in almost four in 10 seabird nests on uninhabited island

Plastic found in almost four in 10 seabird nests on uninhabited island

05 May 2020

The University of Glasgow led the research on the Lady Isle in the Firth of Clyde.


Man appears in court charged with murder of his solicitor wife

Man appears in court charged with murder of his solicitor wife

Man appears in court charged with murder of his solicitor wife

05 May 2020

Silke Hartshorne-Jones was found with gunshot wounds at their Suffolk farmhouse.


Consultant: Real test will come when lockdown restrictions are relaxed

Consultant: Real test will come when lockdown restrictions are relaxed

Consultant: Real test will come when lockdown restrictions are relaxed

05 May 2020

After two months of lockdown, Dr Damien Scullion said Covid-19 will either proliferate or remain dormant as the public start to come out of isolation.


Campaigners warn Government over ‘unlawful’ unconditional airline bailout

Campaigners warn Government over ‘unlawful’ unconditional airline bailout

Campaigners warn Government over ‘unlawful’ unconditional airline bailout

05 May 2020

The Chancellor has been asked for assurances any bailout of the aviation industry will have conditions to ensure there are meaningful emissions cuts.


Zoo names penguin chick Wilfred after Boris Johnson’s newborn son

Zoo names penguin chick Wilfred after Boris Johnson’s newborn son

Zoo names penguin chick Wilfred after Boris Johnson’s newborn son

05 May 2020

A rockhopper penguin chick that will grow up with a head of blonde feathers has been named after the Prime Minister’s new baby.


Care home deaths increase by more than 2,500 in one week – ONS

Care home deaths increase by more than 2,500 in one week – ONS

Care home deaths increase by more than 2,500 in one week – ONS

05 May 2020

There were 5,890 coronavirus-related care home deaths registered up to April 24 in England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics said.


Belfast airport ‘working around the clock’ to make it safe for travellers

Belfast airport ‘working around the clock’ to make it safe for travellers

Belfast airport ‘working around the clock’ to make it safe for travellers

05 May 2020

Aer Lingus is to carry out a review after pictures emerged of an almost full flight with no apparent evidence of social distancing measures.


Use of face masks ‘inevitable’ when lockdown eased, says Labour leader

Use of face masks ‘inevitable’ when lockdown eased, says Labour leader

Use of face masks ‘inevitable’ when lockdown eased, says Labour leader

05 May 2020

Sir Keir Starmer said he will raise the issue with the Prime Minister this week.


New Nightingale Hospital can adapt to changing needs, Hancock says

New Nightingale Hospital can adapt to changing needs, Hancock says

New Nightingale Hospital can adapt to changing needs, Hancock says

05 May 2020

Sports stars and actors have come together to praise the NHS and workers who built the facility for the North East in weeks.


Care homes still struggling to source sufficient PPE, say bosses

Care homes still struggling to source sufficient PPE, say bosses

Care homes still struggling to source sufficient PPE, say bosses

05 May 2020

Colin Angel, policy director of the UKCHA, said the shortages are causing ‘really high’ levels of stress for care providers and workers.


Starmer says Labour general secretary quit by ‘mutual agreement’

Starmer says Labour general secretary quit by ‘mutual agreement’

Starmer says Labour general secretary quit by ‘mutual agreement’

05 May 2020

Jennie Formby is a close ally of ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn.


Demand for new cars fell by 97% in April

Demand for new cars fell by 97% in April

Demand for new cars fell by 97% in April

05 May 2020

The coronavirus lockdown has led to car showrooms being closed and many potential customers being housebound.


Headteachers say low staff numbers and lack of PPE could make it hard to reopen

Headteachers say low staff numbers and lack of PPE could make it hard to reopen

Headteachers say low staff numbers and lack of PPE could make it hard to reopen

05 May 2020

More than one in four school leaders do not believe it will be possible to achieve social distancing among young children.


Ryanair flew just 40,000 passengers in April as flights grounded

Ryanair flew just 40,000 passengers in April as flights grounded

Ryanair flew just 40,000 passengers in April as flights grounded

05 May 2020

The group announced last week that it is cutting 3,000 jobs.


SNP calls for two-year Brexit transition extension due to coronavirus crisis

SNP calls for two-year Brexit transition extension due to coronavirus crisis

SNP calls for two-year Brexit transition extension due to coronavirus crisis

05 May 2020

Ian Blackford urged other opposition parties to back an extension beyond the scheduled end date of December 31.


Islanders on the Thames tell of life during lockdown

Islanders on the Thames tell of life during lockdown

Islanders on the Thames tell of life during lockdown

05 May 2020

Taggs Island has just over 100 residents living on around 60 houseboats.


NHS 24 app to give people latest information about coronavirus

NHS 24 app to give people latest information about coronavirus

NHS 24 app to give people latest information about coronavirus

05 May 2020

People will be able to check coronavirus symptoms on the new app.


Stephen Fry’s fears for performing arts amid ‘dark times’

Stephen Fry’s fears for performing arts amid ‘dark times’

Stephen Fry’s fears for performing arts amid ‘dark times’

05 May 2020

Theatres and concert venues around the country were closed following Government advice.


Covid-19: Key questions on lifting lockdown restrictions

Covid-19: Key questions on lifting lockdown restrictions

Covid-19: Key questions on lifting lockdown restrictions

05 May 2020

The PA news agency explores the key questions surrounding the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures.


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