ap

Hospital leaders reveal 'exasperation' as they hit out at Government over failed PPE delivery

Hospital leaders have criticised the Government after a shipment which contained vital equipment for NHS staff was delayed.




ap

Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore's charity cover on course for number one

Captain Tom Moore and Michael Ball are on course to score a number one single for their cover of You'll Never Walk Alone.




ap

National minute's silence in tribute to NHS staff and key workers killed by Covid-19 looking increasingly likely

Unison and royal colleges of nursing and midwives call for 'ultimate tribute' to key workers who died while battling coronavirus.




ap

Coronavirus vaccine is a 'long shot' and will take time, chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance warns

The Government's chief scientific adviser has warned that coronavirus vaccines are "long shots" after human trials are set to begin within the next seven days.




ap

Boris Johnson 'fears second peak of infections if Covid-19 lockdown relaxed too soon'

The Prime Minister reportedly ​poured caution on easing current lockdown measures during discussion with senior Government colleagues




ap

What is furlough? Employees' rights amid coronavirus and pay information

Key questions about furlough answered by David Barzilay from tax, accounting and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg




ap

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's letter to newspaper editors in full: There will be no corroboration and zero engagement

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told four new newspaper groups – The Mirror, The Sun, The Daily Mail and Daily Express – they are no longer co-operating with them.




ap

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce they will not talk to four newspaper groups

Harry and Meghan have declared they will no longer engage with four British newspaper groups.




ap

Top doctor: Care home shielding 'completely failed' during coronavirus pandemic

Shielding of care and nursing homes has "completely failed", a GP and academic said today amid fears that the number of elderly people who have died is far higher than official statistics show.




ap

Piers Morgan tears into Oliver Dowden in heated GMB interview as he accuses Government of 'sending people out to get infected'

Piers Morgan has accused the Government of "actively sending people out to get infected" at the start of the coronavirus outbreak during a heated interview with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.




ap

CCTV appeal after brick thrown at paramedic's window in Slough leaves them 'unable to go to work'

A paramedic was left unable to go to work after a brick was thrown through their car window.




ap

Nurse, 84, 'still working night shifts' dies after contracting Covid-19, heartbroken grand daughter confirms

An NHS nurse who continued to work night shifts into her 80s has died after contracting Covid-19, her devastated family have confirmed.




ap

Nova Scotia shootings: Gunman 'dressed as policeman' kills 16 in deadliest ever attack in Canada

At least 16 people have been killed and more injured after a mass shooting in Canada.




ap

Human vaccine trials set to begin as health chiefs warn of 'second wave' of Covid-19 deaths if lockdown rules are flouted

Trials of a vaccine that could protect against Covid-19 are to begin in the UK.




ap

Gavin Williamson says he wants 'nothing more than to re-open schools' but can't give a date until coronavirus lockdown criteria are met

No date can yet be set for re-opening schools in England, the Education Secretary has said, following reports children could be back in the classroom in just three weeks.




ap

Prince Harry warned Meghan's father Thomas that speaking to press would 'backfire', court documents show




ap

Government's furlough scheme opens today as millions apply for financial support during coronavirus

What is furlough? Read more HERE




ap

NHS staff asked to treat Covid-19 patients without gowns amid 'critical' PPE shortage

NHS doctors and nurses on the frontline are now being asked to treat coronavirus patients without full-length gowns if necessary, ahead of expected shortages.




ap

'Success' as Covid-19 patient numbers in London fall by nearly 1,000 in week

The sharp fall in the number of London patients in hospital with coronavirus has been hailed as a "success".




ap

Contact tracing 'most promising approach' for ending coronavirus lockdown measures, major report says

A major study has deemed increasing testing and contact tracing in the community the "most promising approach" to lifting coronavirus lockdown measures in the short term.




ap

Government 'working to resolve' delays to Turkish PPE shipment as Rishi Sunak confirms arrival of 140k gowns for NHS

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the Government had faced some unexpected delays to the delivery of personal protective equipment from Turkey.




ap

Donald Trump calls criticism over US test numbers 'political game'

Donald Trump has suggested criticism levelled at test shortages across the US is part of a "very dangerous political game".




ap

Tribute to 'kind and generous' occupational therapist who died after contracting coronavirus

Vivek Sharma was described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous




ap

Met Police faces legal action over PC Keith Palmer's murder in Westminster terror attack

The Met Police is facing legal action in regards to the murder of PC Keith Palmer in the Westminster terror attack.




ap

Prince Charles pays tribute to NHS staff who have made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in serving public during coronavirus crisis

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NHS staff who have made the "ultimate sacrifice" serving the British public during the coronavirus pandemic.




ap

'Hugely respected' emergency consultant dies after contracting coronavirus

An emergency consultant, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital, has died after contracting Covid-19.




ap

Furlough scheme boss claims HMRC site can cope and applicants will have their cash by end of month

Coronavirus: the symptoms




ap

Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 21




ap

UK coronavirus LIVE: Lockdown measures could go on for months as WHO warns 'worst is yet to come' in worldwide Covid-19 crisis

The UK's coronavirus lockdown measures could continue for months with the public urged to stick with the stay home guidance.




ap

Rumours that Kim Jong-un is 'gravely ill' following heart surgery are denied by South Korea

Rumours that Kim Jong-Un is in a "fragile condition" after apparent heart surgery have been denied by South Korean officials.




ap

Elderly couple sprayed in face with fire extinguishers during 'despicable' raid in east London




ap

World Health Organisation chief warns 'worst yet ahead of us' in coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus pandemic.




ap

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 'temporary release from prison in Iran extended', her MP says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended during the coronavirus pandemic, her MP has said.




ap

Young people anxious about impact of coronavirus on education, Snapchat survey finds

Follow our live coronavirus updates here




ap

Michael Gove denies three-phase lockdown exit plan as he launches staunch defence of Boris Johnson's coronavirus response

Michael Gove insisted the Government "should not be thinking of lifting" lockdown restrictions yet as he launched a staunch defence of Boris Johnson's management of the coronavirus crisis.




ap

Questions raised over coronavirus pandemic response with Boris Johnson's initial actions criticised

Questions have been raised over the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with Boris Johnson's early actions amid the crisis criticised.




ap

Teenage cyclist 'wipes spits on three-year-old girl after claiming he had Covid-19'

Police in Barnsley have launched an investigation after a three-year-old girl had spit wiped on her face by a teenage cyclist.




ap

Richard Branson warns Virgin Atlantic will collapse without Government support as he defends himself over bailout backlash

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson today warned Virgin Atlantic will need financial aid from the Government in order to survive the coronavirus crisis as he defended himself amid backlash over a bailout request.




ap

Royal family wishes Queen a 'very happy birthday' as she turns 94

Members of the royal family have sent birthday wishes to the Queen as she turns 94.




ap

E-scooter inquiry launched amid warning they could pose 'significant' threat to pedestrians

MPs will investigate the potential consequences of allowing electric scooters to be used on the road.




ap

Food For London Now: Damien Hirst's heart of hope goes up across London

A new artwork from Damien Hirst supporting the Evening Standard's Food For London Now appeal has been displayed in windows across the capital.




ap

John Lewis sales plunge as online growth fails to offset shop closures with people 'buying more Scrabble but fewer sofas'

John Lewis sales have plunged, despite a surge in online orders, after it was forced to shut stores in face of coronavirus.




ap

'World's loneliest dolphin' dies after two years living in abandoned Japanese aquarium

A dolphin named Honey has died while living alone in a tank at an abandoned Japanese aquarium, according to advocacy organisation Dolphin Project.




ap

Queen pays tribute to Canadian police after 'devastating' shooting in Nova Scotia

The Queen has paid tribute to the police in the wake of the "devastating" shooting in Canada after a gunman killed 18 in the deadliest such attack in the country's history.




ap

Telling public to wear face masks 'would put NHS supplies at risk'

Confusion over whether face masks would reduce the spread of Covid-19 in public places deepened today as a minister suggested that there may not be enough to go round even if scientists recommend their use on public transport and in offices.




ap

Heartwarming moment NHS staff applaud nurse as she leaves intensive care after 23 days fighting for life against coronavirus

This is the heartwarming moment more than 100 NHS staff applaud a nurse as she leaves intensive care after spending 23 days in the ward fighting for her life against coronavirus.




ap

Police dogs 'showered' in glass during 'unacceptable' brick attack on officers' car

Two police dogs were "showered" in glass after a brick was thrown through the window of a car while officers were investigating reports of a house party.




ap

No end in sight for UK lockdown despite coronavirus cases 'flattening'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that easing of lockdown restrictions remains some time away, saying "we are not there yet".




ap

Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore to open NHS Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire

New field hospital in Harrogate to provide 500 extra beds for Covid-19 patients




ap

'Massive fireballs' seen for miles in Kent as chickens killed by explosion on farm

"Massive fireballs" and "huge explosions" have been seen near Maidstone in Kent as firefighters responded to an explosion on a farm.