Starmer praises ‘unity’ in Labour leadership race as voting closes
Sir Keir is up against Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy to replace Jeremy Corbyn as opposition leader.
Arron Banks loses appeal against inheritance tax bill on Ukip donations
The Brexit-backing businessman had argued the law on inheritance tax on political donations breached his human rights under European law.
DUP councillor: Same sex marriage and abortion to blame for coronavirus
"They laughed at Noah until the rain started", he said.
Quarter of firms laying off staff due to pandemic, report finds
The Office for National Statistics also said 45 per cent of businesses reported ‘lower than expected’ revenues between March 9 and 22.
Boris Johnson says testing will ‘unlock the coronavirus puzzle’
Good to see that the Prime Minister is finally up to speed.
Britain “must go it alone and gather our own harvest” to avoid food shortages
Agriculture can no longer rely on seasonal migrant labour, we must answer the Churchillian call to arms – logistics expert.
UK media finally wakes up as government’s failing coronavirus strategy is exposed
The nation’s newspapers are calling on the Government to improve Britain’s Covid-19 testing capabilities.
Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks
It comes amid warnings that advanced loan payments could cause a “coronavirus debt crisis”.
Prized consortium to deliver just 30 ventilators in first week
The news comes after the UK shunned an EU scheme and a UK firm who had found 25,000 ventilators.
Major flaw revealed concerning remote press conferences
Journalists microphones are muted as soon as they finish the question, it has been reported.
Jeremy Corbyn: A voice that cannot be stilled
A tribute to the outgoing Labour leader, who became the people’s ‘ism’.
New Facebook tool lets users request or offer help in their community
The new feature allows users to volunteer to help a neighbour or flag if they need assistance themselves during the coronavirus lockdown.
Covid-19: No ‘immediate prospect’ of mass NHS staff testing
Fewer than 10,000 daily tests are currently being carried out across the UK, compared to around 70,000 in Germany.
Nurse presented with new car after helping coronavirus crash pensioner
Lucy Duncan, from Wigan, also received a message of support from boxer Anthony Joshua.
Boris Johnson tweets photo of first ever cabinet meeting with meeting ID and usernames
If you want to dial into the next Cabinet meeting....
Visa extensions for NHS workers an admission that we need migrant workers
In February Priti Patel heralded an end to free movement, saying "we are taking back control of our borders and delivering the people's priorities".
UK government forced to lie its way out of trouble
WHO told countries to “test, test, test” but the Tories are just going to lie, lie, lie.
Rail privatisation ‘is over’ – Labour
Shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald has set out Labour’s proposals to reform Britain’s railways.
Ministers urged to step up Covid-19 testing as boy, 13, joins soaring death toll
NHS staff are frustrated as the Government fails to meet its target of 10,000 tests a day.
Ikea opens Covid-19 test centre for frontline health workers
The Swedish furniture giant has set up a testing centre for NHS staff in the car park of its Wembley store.
Doctors ‘gagged’ over protective equipment concerns
Campaign group claims it has seen ‘draconian measures used to gag doctors’.
Overzealous police response to coronavirus legislation questioned
Forces have been criticised for turning parts of the UK into 'dystopia' after prosecuting people for flouting lockdown legislation.
How to save lives and the economy during COVID-19 pandemic
Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Romer says two things have to happen now.
Conservatives accused of giving ventilator contracts to companies which support the party
Dyson recently announced that it had received an order from Prime Minister Boris Johnson to build 10,000 of its own CoVent design.
COVID-19 has given Brexiteers a ‘get out of jail free’ card
The economic fallout will be blamed on the virus rather than our self-indulgent crusade from this point on.
British Airways to stop serving Gatwick
Demand for air travel has collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Farage reminded of Brexit free trade tweets as he takes aim at China
Farage was incredulous that the UK was buying ventilators from China - a country he had earmarked for free trade deals before Brexit.
New York governor begs for help amid ‘staggering’ death toll
The pandemic has claimed more than 1,200 lives across the state.
Protective equipment shortage: procurement chief tweets ‘God help us all’
Gowns for hospital staff not included in Government stockpile, it has been claimed.
New fact checking service launched to combat coronavirus disinformation
The founders are appealing to people to share information with them so they can verify the facts before it gets widely shared
Conservatives take eye-watering 26 point lead over Labour in the polls
The Conservative party now boasts over half of the UK’s vote share (54 per cent) with Labour trailing at 28 per cent.
Covid-19: One in four doctors off sick or in isolation
“Some hospitals are really at the limit. Within London it’s very, very difficult at the moment, you can’t underestimate how difficult it is.”
Dominic Cummings self-isolates after showing coronavirus symptoms
It comes as Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock tested positive for the virus.
Morrisons to give food banks £10m during coronavirus outbreak
The supermarket is ramping up production to distribute more produce to food banks by July.
Trump tweets TV ratings as US coronavirus death toll hits 2,400
"President Trump is a ratings hit", he tweeted as he came under pressure to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Cabin crew to join medics at NHS Nightingale
Many first-aid trained cabin crew across the world have been grounded as countries have closed borders and cancelled flights.
Jack Grealish mystery after Range Rover crashes into parked cars during lockdown
Less than 24 hours before the incident, the player launched a video appeal for people to stay at home.
Hunt: Mass testing is the fastest route back to normal life
It comes as the government warned normal life may not return to the UK for up to six months.
First Covid-19 death of frontline NHS hospital worker confirmed
Amged El-Hawrani died at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester on Saturday evening, the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton said.
The coronavirus lockdown will last for a ‘significant period’, warns Gove
Michael Gove said the evidence was that people were obeying instructions to stay at home.
Runner completes half-marathon on his balcony
Runner Sam completed the run despite isolating due to the Coronavirus - by running the length of his balcony 5,000 times.
President of Ghana provides much-needed perspective in these troubling times
"We know how to bring the economy back to life. What we do not know is how to bring people back to life".
What’s essential? In France, pastry and wine – in the US, guns and golf
Some activities reflect a national identity.
Government doing everything we can to observe coronavirus rules
Matt Hancock and Alister Jack sat either side of Boris Johnson on Wednesday - all three are now in self isolation.
Labour leaders to pre-record victory speech ahead of winner being announced
The successor to Jeremy Corbyn is due to be announced on April 4.