Second centenarian raises thousands for virus victims while fasting for Ramadan
Dabirul Choudhury has raised more than £60,000 for those affected by Covid-19 in the UK and Bangladesh by walking laps of his garden.
Council’s coronavirus advice – ‘Safest person to have sex with is yourself’
"Dear BANES mind your own biz about my sex life and come and take my bins which weren't emptied last week."
UK coronavirus death toll now highest in Europe
The latest ONS figures show 32,313 UK deaths, exceeding Italy which has until now been Europe's worst-hit country.
Jacinda Ardern’s progressive leadership has been a shining beacon of light in these uncertain times
In her first term she has dealt with a major terrorist attack, dealt with a deadly volcanic eruption and dealt with a viral pandemic all while rolling out one of the most radical, progressive agendas on the world stage.
Half of UK renters worried about housing as many struggle with payments
UK renters are worried about what the impact of Covid-19 will have on their living situation.
Care home deaths increase by more than 2,500 in one week – ONS
There were 5,890 coronavirus-related care home deaths registered up to April 24 in England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics said.
Economy set for deepest downturn in living memory as service sector plummets
A closely watched survey of the sector fell to a record low for the second month running in April.
Populism’s usefulness has expired, it’s time to move on
As the situation worsens or improves, choices will have be made regarding the types of societies we would like to see in the future.
Care homes still struggling to source sufficient PPE, say bosses
Colin Angel, policy director of the UKCHA, said the shortages are causing ‘really high’ levels of stress for care providers and workers.