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Hiscox faces legal action from companies pursuing coronavirus payouts

Hiscox faces legal action from companies pursuing coronavirus payouts

Hiscox faces legal action from companies pursuing coronavirus payouts

18 May 2020

Mishcon de Reya, the city law firm leading the case, says that over 400 policyholders have signed up with almost £40 million in claims.


Queen sends message of support to organisers of virtual Chelsea Flower Show

Queen sends message of support to organisers of virtual Chelsea Flower Show

Queen sends message of support to organisers of virtual Chelsea Flower Show

18 May 2020

The international horticultural event is a favourite with members of the royal family who attend every year.


Experts hail power of gardening as Chelsea Flower Show goes online

Experts hail power of gardening as Chelsea Flower Show goes online

Experts hail power of gardening as Chelsea Flower Show goes online

18 May 2020

The Queen has sent a message of support to the Royal Horticultural Society as it hosts its first ever ‘virtual Chelsea’ due to the pandemic.


Suicide prevention training landmark reached as lockdown sees surge in take-up

Suicide prevention training landmark reached as lockdown sees surge in take-up

Suicide prevention training landmark reached as lockdown sees surge in take-up

18 May 2020

More than a million people have taken the Zero Suicide Alliance’s online course since November 2017, including 545,000 in the last three weeks.


Twenty London stations to avoid if you want to stay away from crowds

Twenty London stations to avoid if you want to stay away from crowds

Twenty London stations to avoid if you want to stay away from crowds

18 May 2020

The Tube network is at its busiest from 5.45am to 8.15am and 4pm to 5.30pm.


Loss of smell or taste added to NHS Covid-19 symptoms list

Loss of smell or taste added to NHS Covid-19 symptoms list

Loss of smell or taste added to NHS Covid-19 symptoms list

18 May 2020

The Government has been under pressure to update the symptoms list for coronavirus.


Broadcasters unite on guidelines to help TV productions return to work

Broadcasters unite on guidelines to help TV productions return to work

Broadcasters unite on guidelines to help TV productions return to work

18 May 2020

The guidelines aim to enable a safe working environment for the television industry during the pandemic.


William and Kate broadcast mental health radio message with celebrity supporters

William and Kate broadcast mental health radio message with celebrity supporters

William and Kate broadcast mental health radio message with celebrity supporters

18 May 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked Mental Health Awareness Week with the radio message.


High Court ruling in latest stage of Johnny Depp libel claim against The Sun

High Court ruling in latest stage of Johnny Depp libel claim against The Sun

High Court ruling in latest stage of Johnny Depp libel claim against The Sun

18 May 2020

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star is suing News Group Newspapers and its executive editor, Dan Wootton.


Aldi partners with Deliveroo to trial grocery delivery service

Aldi partners with Deliveroo to trial grocery delivery service

Aldi partners with Deliveroo to trial grocery delivery service

18 May 2020

The discount supermarket chain said it will launch the trial at its Daleside Road store in Nottingham.


HIV prevention trials so successful that study wrapped up early, GSK says

HIV prevention trials so successful that study wrapped up early, GSK says

HIV prevention trials so successful that study wrapped up early, GSK says

18 May 2020

Participants getting an injection once every two months were 69% less likely to get HIV.


UK-US trade deal would benefit ‘workers, consumers and farmers’ – Truss

UK-US trade deal would benefit ‘workers, consumers and farmers’ – Truss

UK-US trade deal would benefit ‘workers, consumers and farmers’ – Truss

18 May 2020

The International Trade Secretary said there was particular progress in a number of areas.


‘High chance’ of coronavirus vaccine being developed, expert says

‘High chance’ of coronavirus vaccine being developed, expert says

‘High chance’ of coronavirus vaccine being developed, expert says

18 May 2020

Researchers in the UK largely agree that a Covid-19 vaccine will be created, but there is no consensus on the time frame.


Climate change could leave fish swapping brains for brawn

Climate change could leave fish swapping brains for brawn

Climate change could leave fish swapping brains for brawn

18 May 2020

University of Glasgow biologists suggest physiological changes to freshwater fish could have potentially challenging consequences.


Thousands of people with Covid-19 in the UK are being missed – expert

Thousands of people with Covid-19 in the UK are being missed – expert

Thousands of people with Covid-19 in the UK are being missed – expert

18 May 2020

Professor Tim Spector said 50,000 to 70,000 people are not being picked up because they do not have the main symptoms.


Ryanair boss slams Government’s quarantine plans

Ryanair boss slams Government’s quarantine plans

Ryanair boss slams Government’s quarantine plans

18 May 2020

Michael O’Leary said it was ‘laughable that this Government can come up with any plans for a quarantine that will be strict and fully enforced’.


Demand for train travel remains low despite services being ramped up

Demand for train travel remains low despite services being ramped up

Demand for train travel remains low despite services being ramped up

18 May 2020

Extra police officers and security personnel were deployed to deal with any overcrowding, but many major stations were quiet.


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