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TRNSMT cancelled due to ongoing lockdown restrictions

TRNSMT cancelled due to ongoing lockdown restrictions

TRNSMT cancelled due to ongoing lockdown restrictions

24 April 2020

Lewis Capaldi and Liam Gallagher were due to return to the line-up at Glasgow Green over the weekend of July 10-12.


HS2 business case ‘tricky’ but ‘occasionally you have to build new’

HS2 business case ‘tricky’ but ‘occasionally you have to build new’

HS2 business case ‘tricky’ but ‘occasionally you have to build new’

24 April 2020

Sir John Armitt, chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, told MPs the project’s main benefit will be to boost capacity.


Third of coronavirus-related deaths occur in care homes, figures suggest

Third of coronavirus-related deaths occur in care homes, figures suggest

Third of coronavirus-related deaths occur in care homes, figures suggest

24 April 2020

The Northern Ireland Statistical and Research Agency (NISRA) publishes a weekly record of Covid-19 related deaths.


BBC One’s Big Night In watched by 6.7 million viewers

BBC One’s Big Night In watched by 6.7 million viewers

BBC One’s Big Night In watched by 6.7 million viewers

24 April 2020

The show featured a Little Britain reunion, as well as the return of The Vicar Of Dibley.


Twin sisters die within days of each other after both testing positive for Covid-19

Twin sisters die within days of each other after both testing positive for Covid-19

Twin sisters die within days of each other after both testing positive for Covid-19

24 April 2020

Katy and Emma Davis had both worked as nurses in Southampton.


Persimmon becomes latest housebuilder to reopen construction sites

Persimmon becomes latest housebuilder to reopen construction sites

Persimmon becomes latest housebuilder to reopen construction sites

24 April 2020

The Yorkshire firm said it will begin a ‘phased re-opening’ of its sites from Monday April 27 to help complete new homes under construction.


Easing lockdown depends on how quickly new infections fall – Matt Hancock

Easing lockdown depends on how quickly new infections fall – Matt Hancock

Easing lockdown depends on how quickly new infections fall – Matt Hancock

24 April 2020

The Government is aiming to hits its target of 100,000 Covid-19 tests per day by Thursday next week.


Shutdown measures could delay data gathering for Covid-19 vaccine

Shutdown measures could delay data gathering for Covid-19 vaccine

Shutdown measures could delay data gathering for Covid-19 vaccine

24 April 2020

It could be months before volunteers in clinical trials are exposed to coronavirus in the community due to the success of social distancing.


Timeline: How Britain headed towards a month under coronavirus lockdown

Timeline: How Britain headed towards a month under coronavirus lockdown

Timeline: How Britain headed towards a month under coronavirus lockdown

24 April 2020

The country has seen four weeks of conditions that would have been unimaginable at the start of the year as the Covid-19 crisis unfolded.


‘Talented and respected’ consultant neonatologist dies after contracting Covid-19

‘Talented and respected’ consultant neonatologist dies after contracting Covid-19

‘Talented and respected’ consultant neonatologist dies after contracting Covid-19

24 April 2020

Dr Vishna Rasiah operated as the ‘clinical lead’ for regional neonatal work in the Midlands.


Johnson ‘ebullient’ but timing of Downing St return up to doctors – Hancock

Johnson ‘ebullient’ but timing of Downing St return up to doctors – Hancock

Johnson ‘ebullient’ but timing of Downing St return up to doctors – Hancock

24 April 2020

Sources were dismissing reports that Boris Johnson was preparing to return to No 10 as early as Monday.


In Video: Coronavirus turns capital into ghost town

In Video: Coronavirus turns capital into ghost town

In Video: Coronavirus turns capital into ghost town

24 April 2020

Normally bustling London streets have been left deserted as people observe the Covid-19 lockdown.


Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group settles £588m Belgian tax dispute

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group settles £588m Belgian tax dispute

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group settles £588m Belgian tax dispute

24 April 2020

It said it took the ‘decision to settle these matters now given the uncertainty’ affecting the company’s finances.


UK sees notable reduction in seismic noise caused by human activity – experts

UK sees notable reduction in seismic noise caused by human activity – experts

UK sees notable reduction in seismic noise caused by human activity – experts

24 April 2020

Noise levels across the country have dropped between 20% and 50% in the last five weeks since lockdown began in mid-March.


Gatwick warns demand for flights could take four years to recover from Covid-19

Gatwick warns demand for flights could take four years to recover from Covid-19

Gatwick warns demand for flights could take four years to recover from Covid-19

24 April 2020

The UK’s second busiest airport expects passenger numbers ‘will return to recent levels within 36 to 48 months’ after the pandemic.


Life on the inside: 10 ways to boost your mental health during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 ways to boost your mental health during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 ways to boost your mental health during lockdown

24 April 2020

The Action for Happiness movement is proposing a ‘daily pause’ amid the crisis to help people look after their mental health.


Retailers suffer record collapse in sales after coronavirus store closures

Retailers suffer record collapse in sales after coronavirus store closures

Retailers suffer record collapse in sales after coronavirus store closures

24 April 2020

The Office for National Statistics said total sales volumes dived 5.1% as many stores shut their doors in the face of the coronavirus.


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