ow 5 key takeaways from Nicola Sturgeon's post-lockdown plan for Scotland By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:16:55Z Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a possible exit strategy for Scotland to gradually leave lockdown. Full Article
ow Nurse tells how she held elderly woman's hand 'during her last breaths' so she didn't die alone after coronavirus battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T12:04:00Z A former NHS nurse who returned to the frontlines to help fight the coronavirus pandemic has shared the moment she held an elderly woman's hand during her last breaths so she didn't die alone from the virus. Full Article
ow Dad uses fake letter from PM to convince daughters they have to go to school every day after lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T12:45:00Z A dad convinced his two children that they would have to go to school on weekends to make up for lost time after the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ow Bombshell virus blow to economy with calls for path out of lockdown as output fall 'worse than 2008 crash' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:07:00Z Record falls in output accompanied by unprecedented jobs threat Full Article
ow 'Test, track and trace' strategy may allow coronavirus lockdown measures to be eased, Matt Hancock says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T16:49:06Z The adoption of "test, track and trace" could enable the coronavirus lockdown measures to be eased, Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
ow Matt Hancock praises Muslims missing Ramadan celebrations during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T20:56:05Z Matt Hancock has praised Muslims across the UK for making changes to how they mark Ramadan due to the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ow Millions of key workers now eligible for coronavirus test as Government races to meet 100,000 target By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T03:44:00Z Millions of key workers and their households are now eligible for coronavirus tests as the Government races to meet its 100,000 daily target by the end of next week. Full Article
ow Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, April 24 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T04:01:20Z Full Article
ow Almost half of people believe speeding has increased during coronavirus lockdown, study shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T22:05:00Z Almost half of people have witnessed an increase in drivers breaking the speed limit during the coronavirus lockdown, a new survey has found. Full Article
ow London's air quality has 'dramatically improved' amid coronavirus lockdown, says Sadiq Khan By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T16:07:00Z London's air quality has "dramatically improved" due to the drop in traffic amid the coronavirus lockdown, Sadiq Khan has said. Full Article
ow How are coronavirus cases counted in different countries? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:52:00Z Coronavirus has hit at least 185 countries and territories around the world, making it a truly global pandemic. Full Article
ow Peak travel curbs likely on bus and Tube after lockdown as Transport for London puts 7,000 staff on furlough By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:12:00Z An Olympic-style plan to prevent buses and Tube trains getting overcrowded is being drawn up to help London come out of lockdown, it can be revealed today. Full Article
ow Do NOT try injecting disinfectant as coronavirus treatment, Dettol warns following Donald Trump suggestion By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:54:00Z Disinfectants must never be injected, the company which makes Dettol has stressed, after Donald Trump mused on its potential as a treatment for coronavirus. Full Article
ow Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world under coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:19:00Z Muslims around the world have begun the month long fasting period of Ramadan as many countries remain under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ow Nurse dies at hospital where she worked with her sister — who is now on ventilator By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:25:32Z A nurse has died with coronavirus in the London hospital where she worked alongside her sister — who is now fighting for life in intensive care. Full Article
ow Matt Hancock says it's 'still too soon' to lift lockdown measures as he hints at Boris Johnson return to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:32:00Z Matt Hancock has responded to growing frustration at the Government's refusal to offer a coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by insisting it is "still too soon" to think about lifting measures. Full Article
ow Captain Tom Moore delighted after The Weeknd backs veteran in chart battle - but appears not to know who singer is By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:32:26Z War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised millions for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has thanked The Weeknd for his "kind gesture" after the singer urged his fans to support the 99-year-old's single. Full Article
ow Anger as people crowd together to clap NHS on Westminster Bridge for second week running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:46:00Z Footage of Londoners gathered on Westminster Bridge to applaud the NHS have prompted backlash amid fears lockdown rules have been broken for the second week running. Full Article
ow Navy submarine captain investigated over 'rave barbecue' amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:27:55Z The Royal Navy is investigating reports that a nuclear submarine crew held a party after returning to their UK base while the rest of the country was under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ow Wales steals march on lockdown but Matt Hancock says ours must stay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:23:00Z Full Article
ow Success of lockdown may hamper vaccine trials, scientist says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T12:45:12Z The success of the Government's shutdown measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 may hamper the process of gathering data to develop a vaccine, a scientist leading clinical trials has said. Full Article
ow Croydon Ikea towers to be lit up blue to honour NHS workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:35:00Z The famous brick towers of the Croydon Ikea will light up in blue to show appreciation for NHS workers looking after the UK's coronavirus patients. Full Article
ow Shocking video shows moment police in Virginia flip suspect's car to end chase By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:33:54Z Nail-biting video captures the moment police in the US flip suspect's car was flipped as part of a manoeuvre to end a pursuit. Full Article
ow Virus lockdown sees UK businesses furlough 3.8 million workers at a cost of £4.5bn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:50:47Z UK businesses have furloughed 3.8 million workers during the coronavirus lockdown, Downing Street has said. Full Article
ow Domestic violence arrests during coronavirus lockdown reach 100 a day in London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:54:34Z An average of 100 people a day are being arrested for domestic violence offences during the coronavirus lockdown in London, Scotland Yard has revealed. Full Article
ow UK coronavirus death toll at least 5,000 higher than hospital reports, new figures show By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:15:00Z The true number of deaths linked to coronavirus in the UK is at least 5,000 higher than those reported from hospitals, new figures show. Full Article
ow Camilla: I've really been missing my grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:40:39Z The Duchess of Cornwall says she is missing seeing and hugging her grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ow More than 16 per cent of coronavirus victims in England from BAME communities, data shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:37:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ow Food For London Now: Olivia Colman joins us on the delivery round to see the crucial work feeding the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ow Olivia Colman: I salute the volunteer army helping to feed the most vulnerable as part of the Food For London Now appeal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:48:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ow Food For London Now donations reach £3m but warning remains of escalating hunger crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:44:00Z Barclays donates £250,000 to help our appeal to tackle hunger in virus crisis But demand grows amid growing reports one in five at risk of food poverty You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ow UK coronavirus lockdown faces stern test with public urged to stay home for fifth weekend running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:48:27Z The UK's coronavirus lockdown faces a stern test with the public urged to stay home for a fifth weekend running. Full Article
ow UK coronavirus LIVE: Public urged to stick with Covid-19 lockdown this weekend as hospital death toll passes 19,500 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:53:00Z Follow our live updates below... Full Article
ow UK coronavirus lockdown exit plan could allow people to see 'bubbles' of up to 10 family members and friends By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:02:00Z Brits could be allowed to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends in an effort to wind down the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ow Countdown presenter Rachel Riley wins first round of libel case against former Corbyn aide By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:10:00Z Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has won the first round of a High Court libel case against a former aide to Jeremy Corbyn. Full Article
ow Professor Chris Whitty says it is 'unlikely' the UK will stay in coronavirus lockdown 'indefinitely' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:38:00Z The UK is unlikely to remain in the current coronavirus lockdown pattern for the indefinite future, England's chief medical officer said today. Full Article
ow Food For London Now: Shut, but faith groups still helping vulnerable thanks to the Felix Project By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:33:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ow Anzac Day 2020: 100-year-old veteran joins thousands paying respects to war dead from their driveways in lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:04:00Z Full Article
ow Dangerous drivers hitting speeds of 151mph during lockdown as Home Secretary Priti Patel begs public to stay at home By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T14:42:00Z Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed that police have been called to respond to some "extraordinarily dangerous driving" as car lovers take advantage of the quieter roads "as their own personal race track". Full Article
ow More than 1,000 possible child sex offences flagged to police during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T16:57:00Z Police have been alerted to more than 1,000 potential child sexual abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Secretary has said. Full Article
ow Mobile phone data shows Britons beginning to flout coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T19:36:00Z Health officials fear Britons are starting to get complacent about the Covid-19 lockdown after traffic and mobile phone data revealed more of us are on the roads and looking for directions. Full Article
ow Global coronavirus death toll passes 200,000 as world remains under lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T17:43:00Z The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 200,000, researchers have said. Full Article
ow What is Anzac Day 2020? Everything you need to know about Australia and New Zealand day of remembrance By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:27:00Z Services around the world have been disrupted due to the coronavirus crisis Full Article
ow Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer steps up demand for lockdown 'exit strategy': the British public deserve to be treated like adults By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T08:07:00Z Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps. Full Article
ow Man jailed for 'weaponised coughing' in shopper's face during coronavirus social distancing row By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T16:11:00Z A 60-year-old man has been jailed after coughing in a shopper's face during a row amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ow UK coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early, insists Dominic Raab amid intense pressure to re-start economy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:15:00Z The coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early in the UK as it is still at a "delicate and dangerous" stage, the Foreign Secretary has insisted. Full Article
ow 'Inconceivable' that schools will reopen as normal after lockdown, Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:18:07Z It comes after headteachers warned the earliest date they could reopen is June 1, and planning would need to begin "very soon" to achieve it. Full Article
ow More than 100,000 UK coronavirus deaths by end of 2020 if lockdown ends early, disease expert warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:47:28Z The UK death toll could jump past 100,000 by the end of the year if lockdown is lifted too early, a top professor has warned. Full Article
ow Chelsea Flower Show unveils online displays and exhibitions after event cancelled By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:57:00Z The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said this summer would mark its first ever "virtual" version of the event at Royal Hospital Chelsea, London. Full Article
ow UK following reports that Kim Jong Un is dead 'very closely', Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirms By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T10:49:00Z The Foreign Secretary has confirmed the Government is following reports of Kim Jong Un's death "very closely". Full Article