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Only half of businesses prepared to return to pre-crisis levels after lockdown lifts

One in twenty businesses said they would be unable to viably operate as long as social distances measures are still enforced.




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PM to review England lockdown restrictions as plan to ease measures moves forward

Boris Johnson will chair a Cabinet meeting on Thursday and is expected to announce a lifting of some measures on Sunday.




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What is likely to change as lockdown measures are eased and what isn’t?

While the Government’s aim is to return things to normal as far as possible, it is likely that some measures will remain in place.




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Tesla chief Elon Musk set for £600m payday after targets reached

He will receive nearly 1.69 million stock options priced at 350.02 dollars (£285).




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Thai elephants return to villages due to fall in tourist numbers

The pandemic has meant more than 100 of the animals are walking as far as 95 miles to their homes.




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China declares whole country ‘at low risk’ after coronavirus pandemic

There have been no deaths reported from the virus in China for more than three weeks.




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People from black backgrounds four times more likely to die from virus than people from white backgrounds, ONS finds

People from black backgrounds are four times more likely to die from coronavirus than people from white backgrounds, new statistics suggest.




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Why no one really knows the economic outcome of the coronavirus crisis

From a rapid recovery to prolonged depression and everything in between, the range of possible outcomes from the coronavirus crisis is vast.




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Report appears to show link between Covid-19 and a rare inflammatory syndrome seen in children

A report published in The Lancet appeared to show there was a link between Covid-19 and a deadly syndrome that affects some children.




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We’ve passed the peak - but Boris Johnson should remember that most accidents happen on the way down

Lockdown restrictions are set to be eased - Tom Clarke shares his reservations on the idea.




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Pret to reopen more stores for takeaway and delivery from Monday

30 stores have already reopened and 71 shops will join them next week, including Birmingham.




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Nottingham MP claims she was 'sacked' as volunteer carer for speaking out on PPE

The care home where she worked says they no longer needed the help of the UK’s youngest parliamentarian.




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Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown must continue in Scotland but people may be allowed out more than once per day to exercise

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the lockdown period in the country should be extended.




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UK Weather Forecast: A fine, sunny day for many again

Warm with sunshine away from hit & miss showers in western counties




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Lockdown: Any easing of coronavirus restrictions in England will be 'very limited', No 10 says

The government will move with "maximum caution" when lifting coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England, Number 10 has said.




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How can the globe avoid a future pandemic?

How is it possible to prevent a future pandemic if the origins of the novel coronavirus still remain unclear?




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UK coronavirus death toll increases to 30,615 as further 539 deaths confirmed

Dominic Raab announced the latest figures during the daily briefing.




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UK gives mass round of applause thanking key coronavirus workers in nationwide Clap For Our Carers

For a seventh week in a row, millions of people across the United Kingdom have shown their appreciation for NHS and key workers.




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Spread of coronavirus in hospitals and care homes is the big problem, writes Robert Peston

In the community, the rate of transmission is probably as low as 0.5/0.6, which means its progress through the population has been arrested.




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Study begins into how coronavirus spreads and why some people are more affected than others

As part of the study, samples of blood, saliva and nasal swabs from healthcare workers in a bid to answer key questions about the virus.




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UK Weather Forecast: A fine evening for many away from a few showers in the west

Late, low sunshine with scattered showers easing to leave it dry




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Is the UK ready for the coronavirus lockdown to be eased?

Number 10 said the government will move with "maximum caution" when lifting restrictions in England, but some are worried.




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Police chief calls on Premier League clubs objecting to neutral venues to 'get a grip'

Mark Roberts believes those who say the proposal compromises the integrity of the league need to look at the broader context.




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World War Two veteran, 98, with lung condition recovers from coronavirus

Douglas Moore, who also has a lung condition, received a round of applause as he was discharged from Kettering General Hospital.




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UK Weather Forecast: Misty low cloud in the west, clearer in the east

Frost free with misty low cloud in the west, clearer in the east




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Boris Johnson pays respects at Westminster Abbey ahead of VE Day celebrations

The Prime Minister was welcomed to the abbey by the Dean of Westminster, and lit a candle on the eve on the 75th anniversary of the Allied v




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Legal proceedings launched against Andrew ‘over unpaid ski resort bill’

Le Temps newspaper says the chalet was bought in 2014.




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Coronavirus lockdown faces test of long weekend before PM’s announcement

Officials will scrutinise the latest data on the spread of the disease, and ministers are expected to convene over the weekend.




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UK remembers the end of World War Two on VE Day anniversary

Despite large-scale public events being unable to go ahead, tributes will be paid by members of the royal family.




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Increase in driving blamed on ‘lockdown fatigue’

RAC data shows that drivers clocked up 23% more miles per day last week compared with four weeks earlier.




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Retail sales plummet in April despite record jump in online trading

Closures dragged total sales down, despite a 109.6% jump in online retail sales for the month – the highest increase on record.




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Lower paid essential workers ‘substantially constrained’ over childcare

The report stated that the groups identified are not an exhaustive list of essential employees.




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Consumer confidence ‘severely depressed’ as families sit on their cash

A new survey by GfK found there was a slight overall improvement in mood but fears for the future remain.




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AI used to create ‘one-stop shop’ of coronavirus scientific research

It is hoped the development will accelerate the search for promising new drug targets and treatments.




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GCHQ reveals last message from German Second World War network

Historian Tony Comer says it is ‘a small insight into the real people behind the machinery of war’.




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VE Day remembered as 'day of hope' and lockdown exit plans lead the papers

The marking of Victory in Europe and the coronavirus lead the Friday papers.




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How Florence Nightingale shaped the way modern nurses are tackling coronavirus

Nightingale pioneered many of the practices carried out today, such as maintaining good hygiene and regularly washing hands




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Queen’s televised addresses just weeks apart

The monarch will speak to the nation on Friday to mark 75 years since VE Day.




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Public urged to resist going outdoors over bank holiday weekend

Resist the urge to sunbath and socialise despite hints from the PM lockdown might be eased soon, Dominic Raab said.




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In Pictures: Then and now – 75 years since VE Day

Celebrations will be very different during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Lockdown extended for three more weeks in Wales

Exercise will be permitted more than once a day but only if it begins and ends at home.




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Exclusive: Hospices to receive government supplies of PPE after warning of chronic shortages

Hospices are set to receive weekly supplies of critical personal protective equipment from the government.




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VE Day 75 in pictures: Britons bring out the bunting

Major events were cancelled due to coronavirus, but there was still the chance to bring some colour to the event.




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UK Weather Forecast: Warm sunny spells and scattered showers today and tomorrow.

Warm sunny spells and scattered showers today and tomorrow.




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UK nations may move at different speeds on easing lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon says

The First Minister of Scotland said the lockdown would continue in Scotland.




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More than 20 million Americans file for unemployment during coronavirus crisis

Some 20.5 million jobs have vanished in the worst monthly loss on record.




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'No need to get worked up': Britons urged to abide by coronavirus lockdown rules ahead of Sunday's review

It comes as a six-week-old baby was among the 332 deaths announced by NHS England.




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Captain Tom Moore shares memories of wartime in VE Day ITV documentary

Captain Tom Moore has shared his memories of wartime in a special ITV documentary, Captain Tom's War.




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The Queen's praise for a nation that WWII veterans would still 'recognise and admire'

It is rare for the Queen to give a national televised addressed so it is a measure of the times we are living through, writes Chris Ship.




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UK Weather Forecast: Saturday will be warmer with the risk of showers and some rain for Scotland

Saturday is set to be even hotter than Friday.