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Britain will pay for Covid-19 measures for decades, warns former rate-setter

Britain will pay for Covid-19 measures for decades, warns former rate-setter

Britain will pay for Covid-19 measures for decades, warns former rate-setter

26 April 2020

Former Bank of England rate-setter Ian McCafferty said the economic recovery could take at last six months and cautioned of ‘fiscal consequences’.


Analysis shows rise in number of child sex abuse images online

Analysis shows rise in number of child sex abuse images online

Analysis shows rise in number of child sex abuse images online

26 April 2020

The annual Internet Watch Foundation report shows the vast majority of abuse images were hosted in the Netherlands.


Detectives searching for Gucci bag over ‘frenzied’ south London murder

Detectives searching for Gucci bag over ‘frenzied’ south London murder

Detectives searching for Gucci bag over ‘frenzied’ south London murder

26 April 2020

Sam Odupitan, 23, of Croydon, has been charged with Tyler Roye’s murder.


What the papers say – April 26

What the papers say – April 26

What the papers say – April 26

26 April 2020

The front pages are led by the challenges facing the Prime Minister when he returns to work on Monday.


37% of top companies cut executive pay during shutdown, study suggests

37% of top companies cut executive pay during shutdown, study suggests

37% of top companies cut executive pay during shutdown, study suggests

26 April 2020

Around 37% of FTSE 100 companies have cut executive pay but only 13% have cut bonuses, says think tank.


Parents ‘face extra stress without normal coping mechanisms in lockdown’

Parents ‘face extra stress without normal coping mechanisms in lockdown’

Parents ‘face extra stress without normal coping mechanisms in lockdown’

26 April 2020

Psychiatrist Dr Justin Williams said social distancing measures have made it difficult for people to take time out.


‘Quarter of GPs seeing Covid-19 patients without PPE’

‘Quarter of GPs seeing Covid-19 patients without PPE’

‘Quarter of GPs seeing Covid-19 patients without PPE’

26 April 2020

More than half of doctors in general practice reported feeling unsafe at work due to a lack of personal protective equipment.


Church of England launches dial-in worship service

Church of England launches dial-in worship service

Church of England launches dial-in worship service

26 April 2020

The Daily Hope phone line is aimed at bringing prayer to those who are unable to access online services.


Boris Johnson faces vastly different coronavirus landscape on return to work

Boris Johnson faces vastly different coronavirus landscape on return to work

Boris Johnson faces vastly different coronavirus landscape on return to work

26 April 2020

The PM faces a full in-tray when he returns to work on Monday, with criticism of the Government mounting over PPE shortages, testing and NHS deaths.


Johnson returns to No 10 amid calls to ease coronavirus lockdown

Johnson returns to No 10 amid calls to ease coronavirus lockdown

Johnson returns to No 10 amid calls to ease coronavirus lockdown

25 April 2020

The PM will be back at work in Downing Street on Monday after recuperating from the disease at Chequers.


Trevor Phillips’ role in Covid-19 BAME inquiry attracts criticism

Trevor Phillips’ role in Covid-19 BAME inquiry attracts criticism

Trevor Phillips’ role in Covid-19 BAME inquiry attracts criticism

25 April 2020

The secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain said the decision to appoint Mr Phillips was ‘insensitive’.


Key workers should be given masks, BMA chair says

Key workers should be given masks, BMA chair says

Key workers should be given masks, BMA chair says

25 April 2020

Dr Chaand Nagpaul is calling for all members of the public to cover their mouths and noses when outside.


Labour leader Starmer steps up demand for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

Labour leader Starmer steps up demand for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

Labour leader Starmer steps up demand for lockdown ‘exit strategy’

25 April 2020

Boris Johnson and his ministers need to start an adult conversation with the public about what happens next, Sir Keir said.


South Korea a better model for exit strategy, according to Government adviser

South Korea a better model for exit strategy, according to Government adviser

South Korea a better model for exit strategy, according to Government adviser

25 April 2020

Professor Neil Ferguson said the country has been ‘remarkably effective’ at tracking transmission.


Armed forces to operate mobile coronavirus testing units across UK

Armed forces to operate mobile coronavirus testing units across UK

Armed forces to operate mobile coronavirus testing units across UK

25 April 2020

The Department for Health and Social Care said at least 96 mobile units will be ready to be deployed by the start of May.


Mobile phone data shows Britons are starting to ignore lockdown rules

Mobile phone data shows Britons are starting to ignore lockdown rules

Mobile phone data shows Britons are starting to ignore lockdown rules

25 April 2020

Searches for car and walking directions are up by 8%, while traffic levels rose 3% last week.


Tata Steel to ask for £500 million bailout, according to reports

Tata Steel to ask for £500 million bailout, according to reports

Tata Steel to ask for £500 million bailout, according to reports

25 April 2020

MP Stephen Kinnock said Tata Steel needed Government support to survive the Covid-19 crisis


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