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UK furlough scheme extended by four months

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 15:23
The scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus has been extended to the end of October.

Coronavirus: How lockdown rules differ in Northern Ireland

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 14:48
How Stormont's approach to easing restrictions differs from that taken by GB and the Republic of Ireland.

Nurse's emotional reunion with coronavirus patient

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 14:10
The surprise, virtual meeting brings back strong feelings and memories for the pair.

Coronavirus: Scots firms urged not to bring back workers early

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 13:59
Nicola Sturgeon tells Scottish companies to follow her government's guidance and not bring staff back yet.

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says unlikely to be normal summer holiday season in 2020

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 13:20
There is unlikely to be a normal summer holiday season this year, Matt Hancock has said.

Coronavirus: How many people have died in the UK?

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 13:15
Official statistics show a large increase in the number of UK deaths above the expected level.

Heads say 1 June school reopening plan 'not feasible'

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 13:13
Head teacher leader and council boss say they need more time to prepare for school reopening in England.

Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark 60 years of soap

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 12:52
The stamps show some of the soap's best-loved double acts including Jack and Vera and Ken and Deirdre.

Coronavirus: Victoria ticket worker dies after being spat at

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 12:40
Belly Mujinga's husband says she was "a good person, a good mother, and a good wife".

Anniversary Games 2020 cancelled because of coronavirus

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 12:22
July's Anniversary Games in London are cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, UK Athletics confirms.

Coronavirus deaths total in Wales climbs to 1,641

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 11:20
For the first time, Wales shows a fall in the percentage of all deaths involving coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Chancellor to set out future of job retention scheme

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:57
The government scheme, due to end in June, is currently subsidising the wages of six million people.

Coronavirus: NI care homes 'felt forgotten about' as virus hit

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:57
BBC News NI has visited Massereene Manor Nursing Home where six coronavirus deaths have been confirmed.

Coronavirus: Care home deaths 'starting to decline'

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:49
More than 2,400 deaths in care home linked to virus - down from 2,800 the week before.

Coronavirus: Transport for London expects to lose £4bn

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:46
During the lockdown Transport for London has lost 90% of its overall income, new documents reveal

Coronavirus: Ministers to publish lockdown recovery plan

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:26
The five-stage plan for easing restrictions will be made public later on Tuesday morning.

Coronavirus: Ryanair flyers must ask for loo as flights ramp up

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:12
The airline aims to reintroduce 40% of its schedule from July, subject to travel restrictions being lifted.

Man charged after BBC reporter suffers racist abuse

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:03
Sima Kotecha faced "racist and abusive behaviour" while preparing to conduct interviews in Leicester.

Coronavirus: Furlough scheme, school and workplace guidance and NI plan

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 07:16
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

Coronavirus: Mum 'grateful' for maternity hospital measures

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 06:42
Strict new coronavirus guidelines mean the way midwives work has now changed.

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