Their letter says services can be held with "proper measures in place", amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Ann Clwyd argues against "blanket ban" on over-70s involvement in easing of virus restrictions.

Leaked letter from shadow minister reveals attempt to impose discipline on top team, writes Iain Watson.

Sir Keir Starmer urges politicians, employers and unions to work together to address public "anxiety".

The UK's chief scientist tells MPs mass testing is "part of the system that you need to get right".

The former cabinet minister says he cannot ask campaign volunteers to work for another year.

Countries have "gone their own way" rather than working together, the ex-prime minister says.

UK government advisors say post-pandemic recovery funds should go to firms reducing carbon emissions.

As of 6 May, the name of Assembly Members will change to Members of the Senedd.

Scotland Yard says Prof Neil Ferguson's behaviour was "plainly disappointing" but rules out fining him.

The NI Executive says agreeing how to relax measures is the most crucial decision it will ever make.

The historic move will be temporary to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, says Commons speaker.

Nadia Whittome claims she was "sacked" but the care employer says she was no longer needed.

Bank head Andrew Bailey tells the BBC there will be no quick return to normality after the hit to jobs and income.

Coronavirus means people are marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day from their own homes.

As his great grandson launches a competition to "inspire like Churchill", we look at the PM's wartime words.

From boosting the economy through to health benefits, Westminster has been talking up the measure.

People will be allowed to exercise outside more than once a day, First Minister Mark Drakeford says.

The PM will set out a "cautious" road map for the UK in his speech on Sunday, a cabinet minister says.

Foundling Paul Fronczak was given to a family whose baby had been stolen - but was he really their son?

The government says domestic helpers can now resume work, but why are some Indians worried?

Photographers who work for Unicef have taken candid shots of their children's lives during lockdown.

Against her will, Sita Tyasutami became "case one", the face of Indonesia's coronavirus outbreak.

Millions of people are facing pay cuts or less work, so how can you make your money go further?

With more and more F1 drivers making the move to esports during the lockdown and doing well, could an expert sim racer easily make the leap the other way?

Fan clubs, players from all over the world and a former Spain international in charge, Atletico Madrid's Canadian venture is currently on pause.

Teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when the season resumes after a Fifa proposal to help with fixture congestion was approved.

Watford become the third team to publicly oppose the use of neutral venues when Premier League football returns.

The band's influence can be heard in everything from art-rock and hip-hop to trance and house.

Experts tell the BBC that euphoria over success models runs the risk of people becoming complacent.

One man's dream sailing trip nearly ended in disaster as island nations began closing their borders.

Women post selfies demanding more representation in official bodies dealing with Covid-19.

How are the communities that rely so heavily on the US airbases coping under lockdown?

Belarus goes ahead with a Victory Day parade but in Russia coronavirus forced its cancellation.

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Known as the Flower Moon, this is the last of three supermoons to take place during this year.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

Face masks, fresh air and porridge - how people tried to curb a deadly flu pandemic in 1918.

Footage of last year's Red Square military parade play on TV as the pandemic mutes celebrations.

Two decades after the world's first major computer virus, an author finds the perpetrator in Manila.

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

Here's a look at some of the technology that might help monitor the health of employees.

Andrew's mother was dying in hospital under lockdown, so he used technology to spend time with her.

In a joint investigation BBC Click investigates the groups behind fake news about the pandemic.

Video calling technology is helping people share their special day with others during lockdown.

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best of the week's technology stories.

The UK is testing its own design but a Google-Apple initiative is winning over many other nations.

More than 160,000 suspicious emails have been reported to a new scam-busting service in two weeks.

The tech giants plan to re-open offices soon but will allow staff to work remotely throughout 2020.