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Eugenie’s father-in-law thanks NHS staff after coronavirus hospital stay

Eugenie’s father-in-law thanks NHS staff after coronavirus hospital stay

Eugenie’s father-in-law thanks NHS staff after coronavirus hospital stay

19 May 2020

George Brooksbank described his treatment as ‘incredible’.


New laws could restrict movements of terror suspects indefinitely

New laws could restrict movements of terror suspects indefinitely

New laws could restrict movements of terror suspects indefinitely

19 May 2020

The proposals are in the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill.


Microsoft boss praises ‘digital first responders’ in coronavirus crisis

Microsoft boss praises ‘digital first responders’ in coronavirus crisis

Microsoft boss praises ‘digital first responders’ in coronavirus crisis

19 May 2020

Satya Nadella said the technology industry had played a key role in the global response to Covid-19.


Facebook launches Shops as new online retail space for small businesses

Facebook launches Shops as new online retail space for small businesses

Facebook launches Shops as new online retail space for small businesses

19 May 2020

The social network says it wants to help those affected by the economic downturn during coronavirus lockdown.


Patient ‘disempowered’ when treatment paused due to Covid-19

Patient ‘disempowered’ when treatment paused due to Covid-19

Patient ‘disempowered’ when treatment paused due to Covid-19

19 May 2020

Breast Cancer Now said thousands of women with incurable breast cancer are experiencing significant fears for their ongoing survival.


Labour’s annual party conference cancelled due to coronavirus

Labour’s annual party conference cancelled due to coronavirus

Labour’s annual party conference cancelled due to coronavirus

19 May 2020

The annual gathering sees keynote speeches from shadow cabinet ministers and the party leader, as well as votes on motions to shape Labour’s policy.


‘Highly sophisticated’ cyber attack exposes details of 9m easyJet passengers

‘Highly sophisticated’ cyber attack exposes details of 9m easyJet passengers

‘Highly sophisticated’ cyber attack exposes details of 9m easyJet passengers

19 May 2020

The Luton-based carrier said this includes more than 2,000 customers who also had their credit card details stolen.


Nurse with 41 years service dies after contracting coronavirus

Nurse with 41 years service dies after contracting coronavirus

Nurse with 41 years service dies after contracting coronavirus

19 May 2020

Liz Spooner was described as a fantastic, caring colleague.


40% of care home population in NI has now been tested – Swann

40% of care home population in NI has now been tested – Swann

40% of care home population in NI has now been tested – Swann

19 May 2020

The health minister announced on Sunday his department were in a position to make testing available to all care home residents and staff.


Captain Tom Moore to be given knighthood

Captain Tom Moore to be given knighthood

Captain Tom Moore to be given knighthood

19 May 2020

Boris Johnson described him as a ‘true national treasure’ and praised his ‘fantastic fundraising’.


Government must give more details on workers’ protection – business committee

Government must give more details on workers’ protection – business committee

Government must give more details on workers’ protection – business committee

19 May 2020

The committee chairman has written to Business Secretary Alok Sharma asking for his plans to tackle businesses profiteering with price gouging.


Third of passengers who applied for season ticket refund still waiting for cash

Third of passengers who applied for season ticket refund still waiting for cash

Third of passengers who applied for season ticket refund still waiting for cash

19 May 2020

A Transport Focus survey indicated that 36% of claimants have not been told if they will receive a pay out.


Attempts to deport semi-naked man reignite calls to end removal flights

Attempts to deport semi-naked man reignite calls to end removal flights

Attempts to deport semi-naked man reignite calls to end removal flights

19 May 2020

The incident has been described as ‘dehumanising authoritarianism’.


Belfast PPE store sees new demand from resuming healthcare services

Belfast PPE store sees new demand from resuming healthcare services

Belfast PPE store sees new demand from resuming healthcare services

19 May 2020

The store set up at the outset of the emergency has 1.5 million pieces of personal protective equipment in stock and processes 80 orders a day


New organ donor law gives hope to patients awaiting life-saving transplants

New organ donor law gives hope to patients awaiting life-saving transplants

New organ donor law gives hope to patients awaiting life-saving transplants

19 May 2020

The new law in England could lead to an additional 700 transplants each year by 2023.


Palace salutes garden party guests who missed out this year

Palace salutes garden party guests who missed out this year

Palace salutes garden party guests who missed out this year

19 May 2020

More than 8,000 people were due to gather at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.


Wales considering changes to outdoor meeting rules, health minister says

Wales considering changes to outdoor meeting rules, health minister says

Wales considering changes to outdoor meeting rules, health minister says

19 May 2020

On Tuesday the Welsh Government’s Covid-19 advisory group published evidence on the ‘lower risk of transmission’ outdoors


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