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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.

Public transport passengers in London told to wear face coverings

Public transport passengers in London told to wear face coverings

Transport for London said the measure could prevent people with coronavirus infecting others.

London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable

London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable

It comes as food banks have reported a major rise in emergency food parcel distribution since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

Testing in care homes ‘still very patchy’, says provider

Testing in care homes ‘still very patchy’, says provider

Avery Healthcare said the ability to “test, test, test” all care home staff and residents would help to drive down transmission.

Petition urging ministers to let parents keep children at home signed by 380,000

Petition urging ministers to let parents keep children at home signed by 380,000

Families are concerned they will be issued with fines if pupils are not sent to school.

Pregnant women not at greater risk of severe coronavirus, research suggests

Pregnant women not at greater risk of severe coronavirus, research suggests

The study highlighted the importance of social distancing measures in the later stages of pregnancy.

‘Thoroughly evil’ church warden launches appeal over murder conviction

‘Thoroughly evil’ church warden launches appeal over murder conviction

Benjamin Field, 29, was jailed for life for murdering retired English teacher Peter Farquhar, 69, after a campaign of gaslighting.

IAG ‘not picking on British Airways’, chief executive says

IAG ‘not picking on British Airways’, chief executive says

Willie Walsh told MPs that restructuring will be carried out across the company, which owns other carriers such as Aer Lingus and Iberia.

Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark soap’s 60th anniversary

Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark soap’s 60th anniversary

Some of the double-acts were known for their arguments.

Boss of British Airways owner heard ‘nothing positive’ in PM’s quarantine plan

Boss of British Airways owner heard ‘nothing positive’ in PM’s quarantine plan

Willie Walsh said BA will need to review its plans to resume flights after Boris Johnson’s proposals.

Pret to sell coffee via Amazon from next week

Pret to sell coffee via Amazon from next week

The sandwich and coffee chain is hoping to cash in on households staying home, drinking lots of coffee.

NHS contact tracing app ‘does not work on some Huawei mobiles and some older phones’

NHS contact tracing app ‘does not work on some Huawei mobiles and some older phones’

Dr Geraint Lewis, who is in charge of the development of the NHS Covid-19 app, said that the new tool will only work with newer operating systems.

Labour hits out at ‘unravelling’ new lockdown plan

Labour hits out at ‘unravelling’ new lockdown plan

Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Government of being ‘all over the place’ in changing the advice for when certain workers should return.

Covid-19-linked death rate higher among male carers, taxi drivers and chefs

Covid-19-linked death rate higher among male carers, taxi drivers and chefs

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs had a rate of 36.4 deaths per 100,000.

2020 North West 200 races cancelled due to Covid-19

2020 North West 200 races cancelled due to Covid-19

The organisers said the continuing uncertainty around the virus led them to the decision to cancel this year’s event.

Lockdown fines will rise to £100 on Wednesday

Lockdown fines will rise to £100 on Wednesday

The rules are being introduced in England.

Public should use common sense when meeting up outdoors – Raab

Public should use common sense when meeting up outdoors – Raab

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to face MPs on Monday afternoon and will publish a 50-page document setting out further details of his ‘road map’.

Starbucks to reopen around 150 UK sites from Thursday

Starbucks to reopen around 150 UK sites from Thursday

The firm said it will also reopen a ‘handful of takeaway-only stores’.

There’s still people dying, says senior police officer who fought off Covid-19

There’s still people dying, says senior police officer who fought off Covid-19

Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby, who spent 26 days in hospital, criticised some people’s ‘blase’ attitude to the lockdown.

Exmoor Zoo celebrates birth of four capybaras

Exmoor Zoo celebrates birth of four capybaras

Adult capybaras can reach the size of sheep.

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