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Downing Street admits personal protective equipment may need to be reused

Downing Street admits personal protective equipment may need to be reused

Frontline staff are still struggling to access equipment, with some buying their own or using bin bags.

Alcohol adding to lockdown woes of 3.5 million Britons – research

Alcohol adding to lockdown woes of 3.5 million Britons – research

Charity Alcohol Change UK found drinking was creating further tension for many, but also that 14 million of us are trying to cut back.

Oasis and Warehouse collapse hitting 2,000 workers

Oasis and Warehouse collapse hitting 2,000 workers

The struggling chains were pushed over by the coronavirus outbreak shutting down stores.

Proud husband posts pictures of consultant wife in full PPE

Proud husband posts pictures of consultant wife in full PPE

Josh Dhaliwal describes how wife Dr Rosie Kalsi stayed to help dying patients after 14-hour shift.

Study identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus after lockdown

Study identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus after lockdown

While current measures are proving effective in controlling the spread of Covid-19, they are putting a strain on people’s health and the economy.

Woman, 90, to raise NHS cash by climbing 2,398ft mountain – on her stairs

Woman, 90, to raise NHS cash by climbing 2,398ft mountain – on her stairs

Margaret Payne has planned 282 trips to cover the equivalent of making it to the top of Suilven in the Highlands.

London Marathon launches 2.6 Challenge to help £4bn charity loss

London Marathon launches 2.6 Challenge to help £4bn charity loss

Charities are facing a £4 billion loss in income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Treasury extends cuts-off date for furlough scheme

Treasury extends cuts-off date for furlough scheme

The Government estimates the change will benefit more than 200,000 employees.

Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity

Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity

The couple arranged for £90,000 to be donated to Feeding Britain after being moved by the organisation’s work.

Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE

Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE

The second-generation budget iPhone will go on sale on Friday.

Drones rules relaxed for police enforcing Covid-19 lockdown

Drones rules relaxed for police enforcing Covid-19 lockdown

New guidelines have been issued.

Uplifting news: Drumming weatherman goes viral and veteran’s fundraiser hits £7m

A round-up of feelgood stories in the news.

Care home charity having to source face masks privately at five times usual cost

Care home charity having to source face masks privately at five times usual cost

Methodist Homes is launching an emergency PPE appeal asking people to donate so it can continue to secure the equipment it needs.

‘More than two fifths of coronavirus transmissions occur before symptoms show’

Scientists say someone with Covid-19 may begin to shed the virus two or three days before the first symptoms appear.

Huge grass painting to celebrate NHS heroes

Huge grass painting to celebrate NHS heroes

The 100m-wide NHS logo, filled with hearts and signed off with a ‘thank you’, has been created in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire.

The NHS workers who have died during the Covid-19 outbreak

From housekeepers to specialists, dozens of frontline workers have died in the fight against the pandemic.

School steps up production of face shields for NHS

School steps up production of face shields for NHS

More than 3,600 visors have been made to date and distributed to 30 facilities.

Petrol prices sink to lowest level in nearly four years

Petrol prices sink to lowest level in nearly four years

The average cost of petrol at UK forecourts is just £1.09 per litre.

Coronavirus battle a long haul, warns Northern Ireland health minister

Coronavirus battle a long haul, warns Northern Ireland health minister

Only essential travel will be permitted as restrictions on movement are extended and people are urged to remain at home to limit coronavirus spread.

How might we know when coronavirus deaths have peaked?

How might we know when coronavirus deaths have peaked?

Daily figures from NHS England could offer a clue.

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