Senior bankers are reportedly working with the Treasury on a new scheme which could be launched as early as next week.

John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, warned that testing capacity is ‘very limited’.

The former shadow chancellor has called on the government to use Covid-19 as an opportunity to make a dent in tax avoidance.

Matt Hancock said the website had been launched to make testing "easier, faster and simpler".

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The London facility has capacity for 4,000 – but is said to have only one ward open, with claims it was never intended to take the sickest patients.

The president said he is “here to present ideas”.

European Parliament President David Sassoli has called for action ahead of a video-conference summit.

CHD Living is looking to create a video chat app for people in care homes after more than 70,000 signed up.