pe Greggs set to reopen stores as high street reawakens despite coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:58:00Z Greggs has become the latest high street stalwart to announce plans to reopen stores despite the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
pe Prisoners to make PPE for NHS workers fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:45:52Z Inmates at eight UK prisons will reportedly start making personal protective equipment (PPE) at a third of the market cost for NHS staff battling the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
pe Moment hundreds of neighbours take part in 'socially distanced' group performance of Saturday Night dance routine By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:52:00Z Hundreds of neighbours came together to perform a socially distanced dance to Whigfield's iconic hit Saturday Night in an effort to spread cheer during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
pe Boris Johnson says 'this is the moment of maximum risk' and lifting lockdown 'will throw away sacrifice of British people' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:15:00Z PM urged UK to "contain your impatience" Said it is too soon to "go easy" and relax the lockdown Described virus as "invisble mugger" as he drew on own treatment Full Article
pe Boris Johnson's speech in full: Prime Minister addresses nation as he returns to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:00:00Z Boris Johnson delivered his first speech on Downing Street since he was hospitalised with coronavirus, as he returns to work today Full Article
pe London after Lockdown: Chart Britain a way back to prosperity, senior figures urge PM By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:29:00Z Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine today leads a chorus of business leaders and grandees urging Boris Johnson to feed the "hunger for hope" in locked-down Britain by mapping out a clear route back to prosperity. Full Article
pe Worse pandemics may come if we don't protect nature, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T16:30:28Z More deadly pandemics are likely to follow the coronavirus outbreak in future unless nature is protected, experts have warned. Full Article
pe Plans for 'phased' reopening of schools in Wales set to be announced By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T01:46:00Z Plans for the phased return to school for children in Wales are due to be announced by the Welsh Government. Full Article
pe UK coronavirus LIVE: Outbreak 'not past peak' as lowest daily Covid-19 hospital death toll recorded since March By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:55:00Z The chief medical officer for England has said the country is not "consistently" past the peak of coronavirus deaths. Full Article
pe 'Not enough evidence' to reopen schools yet as spread of Covid-19 among children remains largely unknown, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:23:00Z Experts have said it is too early to reopen schools in the UK as it is still unclear how coronavirus spreads among children. Full Article
pe Pentagon releases 'UFO video footage' taken by US Navy pilots By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:58:00Z Previously leaked videos of US Navy pilots encountering "unexplained aerial phenomena" have been released by the Pentagon. Full Article
pe Key PPE items not in Government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit UK, investigation finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:58:00Z Key items of protective equipment were not included in the government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit the UK, an investigation has found. Full Article
pe Food For London Now appeal sets its sights on raising £10 million to feed capital's hungry over three years By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
pe Vicar who spent years helping homeless dies after month-long battle with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:02:00Z A vicar who was a "dedicated campaigner" for vulnerable people has died after almost a month battling Covid-19 in hospital. Full Article
pe Pools and zoos to reopen as Europe starts to ease coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:12:00Z The drive to ease lockdowns across Europe intensified today as several countries set out blueprints for how to restore normality in everyday life. Full Article
pe Online food sales hit new record during coronavirus lockdown as elderly spend doubles By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:26:00Z Spending on home deliveries of food and drink by "vulnerable" elderly shoppers almost doubled this month as overall grocery sales surged by more than £500 million. Full Article
pe Trump blasted by medical experts over call for study of disinfectant injections to treat virus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:36:00Z Medical experts have hit out at Donald Trump after he suggested that research should be carried out into whether the coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body. Full Article
pe US firefighter entertains Manhattan health workers with national anthem performance on electric guitar By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:50:17Z This is the moment a firefighter's star-spangled tribute entertained health workers outside a Manhattan hospital. Full Article
pe Scotland advises people to wear face masks in shops and on transport in policy U-turn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:52:00Z The Scottish Government has recommended wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces like shops and public transport to stop the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
pe Food For London Now: Demand has rocketed, now we need to get food to right people By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:52:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
pe Pilot sparks complaints for breaching lockdown after spelling 'NHS' with flightpath By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T13:26:54Z A pilot has sparked complaints over an alleged breach of lockdown rules after spelling out "NHS" using his plane's flightpath. Full Article
pe Bondi beach reopens to swimmers and surfers as coronavirus lockdown relaxed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:50:00Z Sydney's famous Bondi Beach reopened to swimmers and surfers today, five weeks after it was shut over the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
pe Piers Morgan slams minister Victoria Atkins and calls PPE crisis a 'national disgrace' in heated exchange By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:13:00Z Piers Morgan slammed a Home Office minister and accused her of laughing as he branded PPE shortages a "national disgrace" in a furious exchange on Good Morning Britain. Full Article
pe France outlines plans to ease coronavirus lockdown and reopen schools next month By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:37:00Z Secondary school pupils in France will be required to wear masks from next month as they start returning to school under new measures set out by the country's prime minister to ease the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
pe Coronavirus death toll in London hospitals halves from peak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:56:00Z The number of coronavirus patients dying each day in London hospitals has halved, it can be revealed. Full Article
pe Coronavirus: Expert's view on comparing the UK to other countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:38:00Z With coronavirus spreading rapidly in countries across the world, we look at how the situation in the UK compares to that in other countries. Full Article
pe John Lewis 'highly unlikely' to keep all department stores open once coronavirus lockdown ends By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:14:00Z Bosses at John Lewis have started talks on which department stores should keep their doors permanently closed once the coronavirus lockdown ends, according to sources. Full Article
pe Evgeny Lebedev: Why our Food For London Now appeal needs to raise £10m to feed the capital By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:50:00Z Heartfelt appeal on behalf of families and vulnerable during coronavirus crisis You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
pe Third of global coronavirus cases confirmed in US as one million people test positive for Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T19:33:00Z More than one million people have now tested positive for coronavirus in the US as lockdown measures continue to be eased in some states. Full Article
pe Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:11:28Z A couple spending their diamond wedding anniversary apart because of the coronavirus pandemic each got a special treat to make their celebrations a little sweeter thanks to their local supermarket. Full Article
pe Nearly 18,000 more people could die of cancer due to impact of Covid-19, researchers warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T23:40:04Z Nearly 18,000 more people could die from cancer over the next year in England due to the impact of coronavirus, experts have warned. Full Article
pe Police search for man after alleged rape in central London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:55:22Z Police are searching for a man in connection with an alleged rape at Embankment in central London. Full Article
pe Fears UK will become Europe's worst-hit as daily coronavirus death toll for care homes to be released By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:20:00Z The full impact of coronavirus on the UK is set to be revealed as the Government prepares to publish the country's death toll for care homes on a daily basis. Full Article
pe Police search for person dressing up as 17th century plague doctor on walks during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:30:00Z Police are searching for a person who has been dressing as a 17th century plague doctor to go on walks during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
pe Coronavirus testing in UK to be massively ramped up to include care home staff and residents and over-65s By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T15:31:00Z Coronavirus testing will be expanded to all care home residents and staff, regardless of whether they have Covid-19 symptoms, and all people aged 65 and over with symptoms and their households, Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
pe Mike Pence flouts face masks rule on visit to US hospital amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T00:47:00Z Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask during a tour of a US hospital despite the medical centre's own rules stating that visitors should wear personal protective equipment. Full Article
pe Hedgehogs 'indulging in noisy lovemaking' during coronavirus lockdown, says expert By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:34:01Z Hedgehogs have indulging in "noisy lovemaking" during the coronavirus lockdown, according to an expert, Full Article
pe British schools will not open during summer holidays and return in phases, Gavin Williamson says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:37:00Z English schools will reopen after coronavirus lockdown in a "phased manner", the Education Secretary confirmed. Full Article
pe London after Lockdown: Restaurants to bring in radical measures to help keep diners safe when they reopen By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:56:00Z Restaurants are preparing for life after lockdown with a range of radical measures that will keep diners safe but will involve drastic changes to the way Londoners eat out. Full Article
pe Wetherspoon's 'plans to reopen pubs and hotels in or around June' after being closed in coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:21:16Z Wetherspoon's is planning for a reopening of its pubs and hotels "in or around June", the company has announced. Full Article
pe NHS staff coronavirus inquests should not look at PPE shortages, chief coroner says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:54:00Z Inquests into the deaths of NHS staff amid the coronavirus crisis should not address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) among health workers, the chief coroner has said. Full Article
pe We can't complain: Two men spend coronavirus lockdown in London pub with 'fresh beer on tap' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T21:04:03Z Two "lucky" men with beer on tap said they can't complain after going into coronavirus lockdown in a London pub. Full Article
pe Donald Trump ramps up attack on WHO's coronavirus response as he brands agency 'pipe organ' for China By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:45:00Z Donald Trump has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of being a "pipe organ" for China during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
pe Drug trial gives hope for treatment of coronavirus as global study sees patient recovery time reduced By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T22:50:00Z A drug used to treat Ebola patients has shown "very promising" early results in a trial of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Full Article
pe London after Lockdown: Shopping experience to be 'turned on its head' to put safety first after coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:26:00Z Shoppers will have to get used to "supermarket-style" queuing and till screens as well as innovations such as video-conferencing advice from assistants when high-street stores start to reopen after the end of the lockdown. Full Article
pe Chiltern Firehouse wins fight to open pavement café By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:38:34Z One of London's most popular celebrity nightspots will be allowed to open a Parisian-style pavement café despite dozens of complaints from neighbours. Full Article
pe Italy's 'toe' sparks rift with Rome by reopening bars and pizzerias By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:37:26Z The southern Italian region of Calabria has given the go-ahead for pizzerias, bars and restaurants with open-air tables to reopen, sparking a rift today with the central government. Full Article
pe Shocking moment man attacks woman, 77, with metal pipe and steals her pizza By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:02:54Z This is the horrifying moment a man struck a pensioner on the head with a metal pipe before stealing the food she'd just bought. Full Article
pe Europe showing positive signs of passing coronavirus peak, World Health Organisation says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:17:56Z Europe has shown positive signs that it is passing the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Full Article
pe Police record eight-fold rise in speeding drivers during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:17:00Z The number of speeding drivers caught by traffic police has risen by nearly eight-fold compared with last year, the Met revealed today. Full Article