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Coronavirus drugs trial rolled out across UK homes and communities

Coronavirus drugs trial rolled out across UK homes and communities

The trial is testing pre-existing drugs for older patients in the community who show signs of the disease.

Wear face coverings and stand side-by-side – new coronavirus advice explained

Wear face coverings and stand side-by-side – new coronavirus advice explained

The UK Government has issued new guidance on how to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus while outside.

Unions call for tough safety rules as data suggests greater risk in certain jobs

Unions call for tough safety rules as data suggests greater risk in certain jobs

Data suggests that male carers, bus drivers, security guards, chefs and retail assistants have higher rates of death involving Covid-19.

Moon crust formed from massive impact events, according to new study

Moon crust formed from massive impact events, according to new study

Scientists studied a sample collected during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

Cat stranded on driftwood rescued from tunnel by firefighters on raft

Cat stranded on driftwood rescued from tunnel by firefighters on raft

The animal was brought back to dry land in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon.

Fashion and homeware stores set to reopen from June

Fashion and homeware stores set to reopen from June

But hospitality businesses, such as pubs, restaurants and hotels, will be able to reopen from July 4 at the earliest.

Government warns of tougher enforcement as lockdown fines rise to £100

Government warns of tougher enforcement as lockdown fines rise to £100

The fines for those flouting coronavirus lockdown rules will rise in England from Wednesday.

Stay away from Brighton beaches, city council boss says despite lockdown easing

Stay away from Brighton beaches, city council boss says despite lockdown easing

Sunny weather in recent days has increased fears that people will travel long distances to visit beaches in the South East.

Children could start returning to nurseries in England from June 1

Children could start returning to nurseries in England from June 1

The aim is for all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month ‘if feasible’.

Passengers must give quarantine address at border or face arranged accommodation

Passengers must give quarantine address at border or face arranged accommodation

International passengers will be ‘strongly advised’ to download the NHS contact tracing app.

Footballer pledges to keep raising money for boy, 4, who needs cancer vaccine

Footballer pledges to keep raising money for boy, 4, who needs cancer vaccine

Former Dagenham and Redbridge player Charlie Holmes has already run 140 miles but another £95,000 is needed for Liam Scott’s treatment.

Tennis, fishing and unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday – Government

Tennis, fishing and unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday – Government

The public will also be allowed to drive to parks and open spaces ‘irrespective’ of their distance.

Small weddings could go ahead from June in England

Small weddings could go ahead from June in England

Officials are ‘examining how to enable people to gather in slightly larger groups to better facilitate small weddings’.

Public urged to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport

Public urged to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport

The advice is included in newly released Government guidelines.

Public urged to wear face coverings as Government considers ‘household bubbles’

Public urged to wear face coverings as Government considers ‘household bubbles’

Boris Johnson is due to deliver a Commons statement.

Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’

Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’

Returning public transport towards normal levels will be required to cope with growing demand as more people travel to work, the Government said.

Diplomat missing after going for a run from his home

Diplomat missing after going for a run from his home

Richard Morris hosted the Duke of Sussex during his tour of Nepal.

Harry’s message to young people during pandemic: This too shall pass

Harry’s message to young people during pandemic: This too shall pass

The duke told OnSide Youth Zones’ members they have the strength to pull through.

Scots urged not to get distracted by lockdown messages from elsewhere in UK

Scots urged not to get distracted by lockdown messages from elsewhere in UK

Nicola Sturgeon has stressed the message in Scotland is to stay at home.

Queen congratulates charities on record-breaking £10m fundraising

Queen congratulates charities on record-breaking £10m fundraising

Thousands of charities backed the 2.6 Challenge which was put on following the cancellation of the London Marathon on April 26.

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