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Clear testing strategy required rather than focus on targets, GPs warn

Clear testing strategy required rather than focus on targets, GPs warn

Clear testing strategy required rather than focus on targets, GPs warn

16 May 2020

Professor Martin Marshall said there is a lack of confidence in the Government’s current strategy.


Wild white storks hatch in UK for first time in centuries

Wild white storks hatch in UK for first time in centuries

Wild white storks hatch in UK for first time in centuries

16 May 2020

The first chick hatched at the Knepp Estate in West Sussex on May 6.


Battersea boss offers insight into how its dogs and cats are coping in lockdown

Battersea boss offers insight into how its dogs and cats are coping in lockdown

Battersea boss offers insight into how its dogs and cats are coping in lockdown

16 May 2020

Rob Young said there have been some surprising benefits to restrictions as the charity has begun rehoming some of its animals.


What the papers say – May 16

What the papers say – May 16

What the papers say – May 16

16 May 2020

Debate around the return to school leads many of Saturday’s papers.


Firefighters bring Barking blaze under control

Firefighters bring Barking blaze under control

Firefighters bring Barking blaze under control

16 May 2020

Crews from Barking, East Ham, Dagenham, Plaistow, Ilford and surrounding fire stations also attended the scene.


HS2 bosses accused of being ‘blindsided by contact with reality’

HS2 bosses accused of being ‘blindsided by contact with reality’

HS2 bosses accused of being ‘blindsided by contact with reality’

16 May 2020

Westminster’s Public Accounts Committee has urged the Government to give ‘regular, accurate and open updates’ on problems faced by the project.


Opposition MPs write to EU negotiator to seek Brexit talks extension

Opposition MPs write to EU negotiator to seek Brexit talks extension

Opposition MPs write to EU negotiator to seek Brexit talks extension

16 May 2020

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford and Liberal Democrat acting leader Sir Ed Davey are among those who have signed the letter to Michel Barnier.


National park visitors surge despite plea to ‘think carefully’ before travelling

National park visitors surge despite plea to ‘think carefully’ before travelling

National park visitors surge despite plea to ‘think carefully’ before travelling

15 May 2020

Car parks were said to be full in one part of the Peak District National Park on Saturday morning.


Ministers and unions urged to end ‘squabbling’ over reopening schools

Ministers and unions urged to end ‘squabbling’ over reopening schools

Ministers and unions urged to end ‘squabbling’ over reopening schools

15 May 2020

The Children’s Commissioner for England says children are suffering away from the classroom.


Gurkhas rescue 109 Britons stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus

Gurkhas rescue 109 Britons stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus

Gurkhas rescue 109 Britons stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus

15 May 2020

Strict lockdown measures and reduced transport measures in Nepal meant that many travellers were unable to reach chartered repatriation flights.


More than 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in east London

More than 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in east London

More than 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in east London

15 May 2020

Officers from the London Fire Brigade were called to the single storey warehouse on Friday evening after reports of a building being alight.


Surging numbers of Britons turn to Christianity amid pandemic, figures suggest

Surging numbers of Britons turn to Christianity amid pandemic, figures suggest

Surging numbers of Britons turn to Christianity amid pandemic, figures suggest

15 May 2020

The Church of England and Salvation Army have seen huge numbers watching online services.


Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

15 May 2020

If it is greater than one, the infection will ‘spread exponentially’, scientists say.


Matt Hancock refuses to promise a pay rise for nurses

Matt Hancock refuses to promise a pay rise for nurses

Matt Hancock refuses to promise a pay rise for nurses

15 May 2020

The Health Secretary said he would fight for ‘fair reward’ for nurses in the aftermath of the pandemic, but stopped short of promising more money.


UK minister does not deny plans for enhanced checks at NI ports

UK minister does not deny plans for enhanced checks at NI ports

UK minister does not deny plans for enhanced checks at NI ports

15 May 2020

Stormont junior minister Declan Kearney said the executive had been told plans include physical posts at ports.


Government remains confident as coronavirus ‘R’ value creeps up

Government remains confident as coronavirus ‘R’ value creeps up

Government remains confident as coronavirus ‘R’ value creeps up

15 May 2020

The rise in the figure is thought to be driven by the virus spreading in care homes and hospitals.


Coronavirus tests for all care home staff and residents in England by early June

Coronavirus tests for all care home staff and residents in England by early June

Coronavirus tests for all care home staff and residents in England by early June

15 May 2020

A £600 million ‘Infection Control Fund’ has been launched to support efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in care homes.


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