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Coronavirus: Questions over how testing pledge will be met

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 06:54
Labour calls for detail on how the government will increase coronavirus testing ten-fold by the end of April.

Coronavirus: NI 'too slow' on virus testing, says O'Neill

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 06:40
The deputy first minister's criticism of the health minister exposes political tensions.

Coronavirus will transform UK work and travel, says AA

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 06:20
The motoring organisation predicts a permanent reduction in the demand for travel.

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Making rapid life-and-death decisions

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 02:07
Covid-19 cases have been filling wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary, and leaving staff with tough decisions to make.

Coronavirus: What does it mean if I've been furloughed by work?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 02:00
Millions unable to do their job due to coronavirus will have their wages paid by a new scheme.

Conifer is top tree in urban sound absorption test

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 01:38
Scientists say trees have a role to play in combating noise pollution in urban environments.

Coronavirus: How NHS Nightingale was built in just nine days

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:48
How London's ExCel centre was transformed into a hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

Coronavirus: Donors urged to travel further to give blood

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:42
The Welsh Blood Service is reducing sessions and asking people to attend regional hubs.

Coronavirus and money: What if I can't pay my bills?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:42
Social distancing is leading people to worry about money. Here's some advice on paying your bills.

Coronavirus: Single parents take government to court over welfare rules

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:33
The High Court will hear pleas for benefit restrictions to be lifted due to the coronavirus outbreak.

MI6: World War Two workers in rare 'forbidden' footage

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:19
Rare footage is released of workers at MI6 during WW2 which has never been seen by the public before.

Thousands of landlords offer free homes to NHS workers

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:08
Schemes help hospital workers who have been forced to relocate or isolate from their families.

Coronavirus: Bristol and Harrogate Nightingale hospitals announced

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:07
An extra 1,500 beds will be provided across two new sites in Bristol and Harrogate, the NHS says.

Coronavirus conman barges in on 83-year-old woman

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:01
Trading standards officers say old-fashioned doorstep crime is rising as virus concern is exploited.

Government bails out bus firms to keep routes open

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:01
A £167m fund will cover the losses of bus companies to keep essential services running for key workers.

The Papers: Test pledge as government admits to virus mistakes

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 04/02/2020 - 23:32
The government's pledge to increase testing to 100,000 a day by the end of month dominates the front pages.

Coronavirus: Emergency business loan scheme revamped after criticism

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 04/02/2020 - 22:30
Firms have made more than 130,000 loan enquires, but fewer than 1,000 had been approved.

Bafta Games Awards: Outer Wilds wins Best Game

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 04/02/2020 - 21:59
Outer Wilds and Disco Elysium both win three golden masks at this year's Bafta Games Awards.

Clap for Carers: UK applauds NHS staff and key workers

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 04/02/2020 - 21:19
A second "Clap for Carers" tribute saw the country salute NHS staff and other key workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Clap for Carers: UK applauds the NHS and other key workers

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 04/02/2020 - 21:12
People clapped, banged pots and pans, and played the bagpipes to honour key workers battling the virus.

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