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Friday's papers ponder the extension of lockdown conditions - and what might happen next.

The new Labour leader tells the BBC he is "much more comfortable" taking leadership decisions.

Companies with a turnover of more than £500m will now be eligible for government support.

Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong's daughter was successfully delivered but she died in hospital.

For a fourth week, people across the country clap to celebrate health professionals and care workers.

With Parliament's business set to go "virtual", two MPs talk about what the change will mean for them.

Sadiq Khan wants the UK government to follow the likes of New York in changing protection guidelines.

Rangers repeat their call for an independent investigation into the SPFL's vote to end the lower league season.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says relaxing measures too early would harm public health and the economy.

As patron of the WellChild charity, he also urges the government to support their families more.

The first minister says the lockdown is suppressing the virus, but "we are by no means through this yet".

The broadcaster says responses to his suggestion to mark the Queen's birthday are "mean spirited".

A doctor in the East Midlands says parts of the hospital are "like a ghost town" as people stay away.

It is the highest daily increase in Northern Ireland since the outbreak began.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) described the move as a "harrowing aspect of the crisis".

Dr Peter Tun's family say he might have lived if he had a "proper protective mask".

Robin Deane said it sounded "like a bomb had gone off" when the car crashed into the house.

Covid-19-related criminality is rising at the same rate "as the virus itself", warn experts.

Long stays on benches should not be allowed but shopping for luxuries is okay, policing advice says.

Lourdes Campbell, 54, who was from the Philippines, worked as part of the Bolton NHS nursing team.