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Coronavirus response affected by inequality in web access, foundation warns

Coronavirus response affected by inequality in web access, foundation warns

The foundation created by World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee said the Covid-19 pandemic highlights why online access should be a basic right.

Drakeford: Lockdown extension will avoid ‘throwing away’ coronavirus sacrifices

Drakeford: Lockdown extension will avoid ‘throwing away’ coronavirus sacrifices

Wales’ First Minister broke the news of the lockdown extension on Thursday.

Teachers to determine exam grades in Northern Ireland

Teachers to determine exam grades in Northern Ireland

Examinations for A level and GCSE qualifications due to be sat this summer were cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Extra administrator appointed for Laura Ashley

Extra administrator appointed for Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley announced in March that it would be cutting 268 jobs.

The NHS workers who have died during the Covid-19 outbreak

The NHS workers who have died during the Covid-19 outbreak

From housekeepers to specialists, dozens of frontline workers have died in the fight against the pandemic.

UK lockdown extended for at least three more weeks

UK lockdown extended for at least three more weeks

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said lockdown measures must continue.

Beverley Knight says her family’s Covid-19 battles inspired NHS song performance

Beverley Knight says her family’s Covid-19 battles inspired NHS song performance

The singer said she had a ‘deep-rooted family history’ with the NHS.

Fergie picks one of her own children’s books for online storytime

Fergie picks one of her own children’s books for online storytime

The duchess is reading a story on YouTube each day.

Male ring-tail lemurs engage in ‘stink flirting’ to attract mates

Male ring-tail lemurs engage in ‘stink flirting’ to attract mates

The process involves releasing floral, fruity scents from their wrists.

Facebook revamps Libra cryptocurrency in bid to secure regulatory approval

Facebook revamps Libra cryptocurrency in bid to secure regulatory approval

It comes after central banks and regulators across the globe intensely scrutinised the technology giant’s move into cryptocurrency last year.

Sitting on park bench for too long could be breaking lockdown rules

Sitting on park bench for too long could be breaking lockdown rules

More guidance has been issued to officers on how to police the restrictions on movement during the coronavirus outbreak.

Birmingham Nightingale Hospital project has been built on kindness, William told

Birmingham Nightingale Hospital project has been built on kindness, William told

The Duke of Cambridge opened the temporary field hospital, built in just eight days, via a video call.

‘She made it her priority’ – children make birthday cards for veteran’s 100th

‘She made it her priority’ – children make birthday cards for veteran’s 100th

Captain Tom Moore has raised millions of pounds for the NHS.

Hospital staff applaud first coronavirus patient to leave intensive care ward

Hospital staff applaud first coronavirus patient to leave intensive care ward

Jeff Morgan, 60, was allowed to leave the intensive care unit on Thursday after having to be ventilated

Good things come to those who wait with new Guinness-on-wheels service

Good things come to those who wait with new Guinness-on-wheels service

Hatfield House has been shuttered during the pandemic but is operating a Guinness-on-wheels service which it said was proving hugely popular.

UK economy will suffer extremely large hit from coronavirus, warns rate-setter

UK economy will suffer extremely large hit from coronavirus, warns rate-setter

Monetary Policy Committee member Silvana Tenreyro cautioned the UK recovery is likely to be ‘less V-shaped than one would like’.

Uber driver dies after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms following Heathrow trip

Uber driver dies after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms following Heathrow trip

Father-of-two Rajesh Jayaseelan died in Northwick Park Hospital on April 11.

Hospital porter remembered for sense of humour and giving sweets to colleagues

Hospital porter remembered for sense of humour and giving sweets to colleagues

Brian Darlington was a porter with Mid Cheshire Hospitals.

Children of murdered woman receive five-figure police payout

Children of murdered woman receive five-figure police payout

One of Jacqueline Oakes’s daughters said she is certain her mother would still be alive if police had listened to her.

Symptom-tracking app records near-75% drop in possible Covid-19 cases

Symptom-tracking app records near-75% drop in possible Covid-19 cases

Researchers have welcomed the news but warned that now is ‘definitely not the time for complacency’.

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