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15/05/2020 Infection rate increases
May 15, 2020 17:45 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB'R-Number' edges closer to the point where the virus could start to spread more rapidly. Ministers set out how they'll spend extra £600 million to help care homes.
14/05/2020 NHS survey suggests 1 in 400 in England may have had coronavirus at the beginning of this month.
May 14, 2020 17:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MBNHS testing survey in England suggests 1 in 4 could have had coronavirus earlier in May. NHS to restart elective operations but patients to self-isolate for two weeks first
13/05/2020 Virus recession warning
May 13, 2020 17:43 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has warned that the UK is facing a "significant" recession because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
12/05/2020 Covid-19 job retention scheme extended
May 12, 2020 17:43 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Chancellor has announced a significant extension to the Government's job retention scheme, which subsidises the wages of employees who can't work because of the lockdown.
11/05/2020 Government set out details of easing English coronavirus lockdown
May 11, 2020 17:45 - 30 minutes - 28 MBBoris Johnson says he trusts in the public's "common sense" to follow new lockdown rules
10/05/2020 UK nations refuse to change coronavirus 'stay at home' message
May 10, 2020 17:29 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBScotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reject the Westminster government's new advice, urging people to 'stay alert'.
09/05/2020 Airlines' quarantine fears
May 09, 2020 17:37 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBritish airlines warn quarantining passengers could devastate their industry
08/05/2020 75th anniversary of VE Day
May 08, 2020 18:27 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBScaled-down commemorations and celebrations are held across the UK because of coronavirus
07/05/2020 UK and Scottish governments set out different views on lockdown relaxation
May 07, 2020 17:42 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBMinisters say any easing of the lockdown will be "modest" as Scotland extends measures
06/05/2020 Boris Johnson challenged on the high number of UK coronavirus deaths
May 06, 2020 17:40 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn their first clash at Prime Minister's Questions, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has challenged Boris Johnson about the high number of coronavirus deaths in the UK.
05/05/2020 UK reports highest coronavirus death toll in Europe
May 05, 2020 17:40 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe UK has now recorded the highest number of deaths linked to coronavirus in Europe.
04/05/2020 Union concern about back to work plans, London's Nightingale hospital to be wound down
May 04, 2020 17:43 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTUC concern about government's back to work guidance
03/05/2020 Covid-19 tests fall below government target
May 03, 2020 17:25 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe drop comes two days after ministers announced they'd reached their daily objective
02/05/2020 Rolls-Royce could cut thousands of jobs
May 02, 2020 17:35 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe British engineering company, Rolls-Royce, could cut up to 8,000 UK jobs because aircraft manufacturers have been forced to reduce production during the Covid-19 pandemic.
01/05/2020 Government smashes test target
May 01, 2020 17:40 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe Health Secretary, Matt Hancock says the Government beat its target of 100-thousand coronavirus tests a day by the end of April. 122-thousand were carried out yesterday.
30/04/2020 Boris Johnson says the UK has past the peak of the coronavirus
April 30, 2020 17:38 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Prime Minister has said the UK is now past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak; but has warned that restrictions will remain until it is clear there will be no second wave.
29/04/2020 UK starts reporting coronavirus care home deaths
April 29, 2020 17:35 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe number of people who have died with Covid-19 in the UK rises to more than 26,000 after care home deaths are included for first time.
28/04/2020 Deaths rise in care homes
April 28, 2020 17:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThere's been a large rise in Covid 19 related deaths in care homes in England and Wales
27/04/2020 PM back in Downing Street
April 27, 2020 17:44 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBBoris Johnson returns to work and warns against lifting the lockdown too quickly
26/04/2020 Hints at post-lockdown life
April 26, 2020 17:27 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, says the "new normal" could involve more shops reopening -- but has insisted the government will move "cautiously".
25/04/2020 UK Coronavirus deaths pass 20,000
April 25, 2020 17:33 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHome Secretary calls Covid-19 toll "tragic and terrible milestone"
24/04/2020 High demand for coronavirus testing scheme
April 24, 2020 17:36 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBA new coronavirus testing scheme for essential workers sees high demand on its first day; all 5,000 testing kits available were ordered within two minutes of the web-site opening
22/04/2020 Care home deaths in England 'double in five days'
April 22, 2020 20:55 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAnalysis suggests 2,000 people could have died with coronavirus in care homes in England.
21/04/2020 Government faces more pressure over PPE during coronavirus crisis
April 21, 2020 17:36 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe government faces increasing pressure over supplies of personal protective equipment during Covid-19 pandemic.
The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, says there are "encouraging signs" of progress in the fight against coronavirus
April 20, 2020 17:42 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe chancellor, Rishi Sunak, says there are "encouraging signs" in the fight against coronavirus -- but there's more criticism over shortages of equipment to protect NHS staff.
19/04/2020 Government denies plan to reopen schools
April 19, 2020 17:29 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBGavin Williamson dismisses reports that children could go back to class in 3 weeks. Opponents accuse Boris Johnson of going "missing in action" at the start of the outbreak.
18/04/2020 Councils given an extra £1.6bn to cope with coronavirus
April 18, 2020 17:19 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe government's giving councils in England an additional one-point-six billion pounds to help them cope with coronavirus.
17/04/2020 MPs and scientists criticise government's handling of coronavirus pandemic
April 17, 2020 17:37 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe Health Secretary, Matt Hancock has faced criticism from MPs and scientists about the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic
16/04/2020 Covid restrictions remain
April 16, 2020 17:44 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBCovid restrictions for at least three more weeks; warning of long-term social distancing
15/04/2020 New guidance for families of coronavirus patients
April 15, 2020 17:46 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHealth secretary releases new guidance for families of patients dying with coronavirus.
14/04/2020 Forecasters warn UK economy could shrink by a third
April 14, 2020 18:54 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIndependent economic forecasters have warned the lockdown could cause the worst slump for a century if it continues until June, pushing two million people into unemployment.
13/04/2020 Coronavirus: no UK lockdown change this week
April 13, 2020 17:50 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThere's to be no change in the UK lockdown ordered three weeks ago. The Prime Minister's deputy said the current measures were working and urged people to stick with them.
12/04/2020 The total number of coronavirus deaths in UK hospitals tops 10,000.
April 12, 2020 17:28 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has said it's a "sombre day", as the number of coronavirus deaths in UK hospitals rises above 10,000.
11/04/2020 Home Secretary defends supply of protective gear to health workers
April 11, 2020 17:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has said she is sorry if NHS workers feel there has been a failure to provide the protection they need when treating coronavirus patients.
10/04/2020 Coronavirus: 'Herculean effort' to provide NHS protective gear
April 10, 2020 17:54 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Health Secretary has said a "Herculean effort" is underway to provide NHS staff fighting the coronavirus with the protective equipment they need.
09/04/2020 Coronavirus restrictions can't be lifted yet
April 09, 2020 17:51 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Government has said it's still too soon to ease restrictions put in place to stem the spread of coronavirus in the UK.
07/04/2020 Number Ten has insisted it has been "fully frank" about Boris Johnson's illness.
April 07, 2020 17:40 - 30 minutes - 28 MBNumber Ten has insisted it has been "fully frank" about Boris Johnson's illness; the Prime Minister is said to be in a stable condition in intensive care.
06/04/2020 No 10 insists Boris Johnson is still in charge
April 06, 2020 17:47 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBDowning Street says Boris Johnson is still working during his Covid-19 hospital treatment
05/04/2020 Health secretary warns outdoor exercise could be banned
April 05, 2020 17:23 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBMatt Hancock threatens to ban outdoor exercise, if people ignore social distancing rules.
04/04/2020 5-year-old among latest coronavirus victims
April 04, 2020 17:34 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBUK's daily COVID-19 deaths exceed 700 for the first time; while confirmed cases are down.
03/04/2020 Social distancing weather concerns
April 03, 2020 17:40 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe health secretary, Matt Hancock, calls on the UK to remain "disciplined" and maintain social distancing despite forecasts of warm weather this weekend.
02/04/2020 Government virus testing pledge
April 02, 2020 17:45 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe health secretary, Matt Hancock, says he wants to see 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April.
23/03/2020 Government set to harden approach to coronavirus
March 23, 2020 18:38 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMinisters consider tightening of restrictions as some ignore social distancing advice
11/03/2020 Chancellor's big budget giveaway
March 11, 2020 18:39 - 30 minutes - 28 MB£30 billion cash boost announced to combat coronavirus... As WHO declares a pandemic
08/12/2019 The main political parties have been emphasising their key promises ahead of Thursday's General Election.
December 08, 2019 19:03 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWith four days to go before the general election, the main parties have been emphasising their key promises.
Russia Linked To Leaked Trade Documents 07/12/2019
December 07, 2019 18:35 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe online discussion forum Reddit has suggested that leaked documents used by Jeremy Corbyn in the election campaign could be linked to Russia.
06/12/2019 Probation Service apologises for failings in Joseph McCann case
December 06, 2019 18:38 - 30 minutes - 28 MBA man's been convicted of a series of abductions and sex attacks -- which he committed while he should have been in prison
05/12/2019 France crippled by strike
December 05, 2019 18:54 - 30 minutes - 28 MBPublic sector workers are angry at President Macron's plan to change the pension system. The US House of Representatives is to file impeachment charges against President Trump.
04/12/2019 NATO summit closes amid underlying tensions
December 04, 2019 18:34 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBNATO's 70th anniversary meeting marred by Trump Trudeau row
03/12/2019 Trump wants 'nothing to do with" NHS
December 03, 2019 18:53 - 30 minutes - 28 MBPresident says the health service won't be on the table in post-Brexit trade talks. Scientists say the past decade is likely to be the warmest on record.