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Small weddings could go ahead from June in England

Small weddings could go ahead from June in England

Small weddings could go ahead from June in England

11 May 2020

Officials are ‘examining how to enable people to gather in slightly larger groups to better facilitate small weddings’.


Public urged to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport

Public urged to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport

Public urged to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport

11 May 2020

The advice is included in newly released Government guidelines.


Public urged to wear face coverings as Government considers ‘household bubbles’

Public urged to wear face coverings as Government considers ‘household bubbles’

Public urged to wear face coverings as Government considers ‘household bubbles’

11 May 2020

Boris Johnson is due to deliver a Commons statement.


Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’

Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’

Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’

11 May 2020

Returning public transport towards normal levels will be required to cope with growing demand as more people travel to work, the Government said.


Diplomat missing after going for a run from his home

Diplomat missing after going for a run from his home

Diplomat missing after going for a run from his home

11 May 2020

Richard Morris hosted the Duke of Sussex during his tour of Nepal.


Harry’s message to young people during pandemic: This too shall pass

Harry’s message to young people during pandemic: This too shall pass

Harry’s message to young people during pandemic: This too shall pass

11 May 2020

The duke told OnSide Youth Zones’ members they have the strength to pull through.


Scots urged not to get distracted by lockdown messages from elsewhere in UK

Scots urged not to get distracted by lockdown messages from elsewhere in UK

Scots urged not to get distracted by lockdown messages from elsewhere in UK

11 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has stressed the message in Scotland is to stay at home.


Queen congratulates charities on record-breaking £10m fundraising

Queen congratulates charities on record-breaking £10m fundraising

Queen congratulates charities on record-breaking £10m fundraising

11 May 2020

Thousands of charities backed the 2.6 Challenge which was put on following the cancellation of the London Marathon on April 26.


Public transport passengers in London told to wear face coverings

Public transport passengers in London told to wear face coverings

Public transport passengers in London told to wear face coverings

11 May 2020

Transport for London said the measure could prevent people with coronavirus infecting others.


London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable

London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable

London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable

11 May 2020

It comes as food banks have reported a major rise in emergency food parcel distribution since the start of the coronavirus crisis.


Testing in care homes ‘still very patchy’, says provider

Testing in care homes ‘still very patchy’, says provider

Testing in care homes ‘still very patchy’, says provider

11 May 2020

Avery Healthcare said the ability to “test, test, test” all care home staff and residents would help to drive down transmission.


Petition urging ministers to let parents keep children at home signed by 380,000

Petition urging ministers to let parents keep children at home signed by 380,000

Petition urging ministers to let parents keep children at home signed by 380,000

11 May 2020

Families are concerned they will be issued with fines if pupils are not sent to school.


Pregnant women not at greater risk of severe coronavirus, research suggests

Pregnant women not at greater risk of severe coronavirus, research suggests

Pregnant women not at greater risk of severe coronavirus, research suggests

11 May 2020

The study highlighted the importance of social distancing measures in the later stages of pregnancy.


‘Thoroughly evil’ church warden launches appeal over murder conviction

‘Thoroughly evil’ church warden launches appeal over murder conviction

‘Thoroughly evil’ church warden launches appeal over murder conviction

11 May 2020

Benjamin Field, 29, was jailed for life for murdering retired English teacher Peter Farquhar, 69, after a campaign of gaslighting.


IAG ‘not picking on British Airways’, chief executive says

IAG ‘not picking on British Airways’, chief executive says

IAG ‘not picking on British Airways’, chief executive says

11 May 2020

Willie Walsh told MPs that restructuring will be carried out across the company, which owns other carriers such as Aer Lingus and Iberia.


Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark soap’s 60th anniversary

Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark soap’s 60th anniversary

Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark soap’s 60th anniversary

11 May 2020

Some of the double-acts were known for their arguments.


Boss of British Airways owner heard ‘nothing positive’ in PM’s quarantine plan

Boss of British Airways owner heard ‘nothing positive’ in PM’s quarantine plan

Boss of British Airways owner heard ‘nothing positive’ in PM’s quarantine plan

11 May 2020

Willie Walsh said BA will need to review its plans to resume flights after Boris Johnson’s proposals.


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