Scientists believe that the number of infections in the capital is halving every 3.5 days, meaning it could be wiped out in a matter of weeks.

It was revealed yesterday that some of the NHS's lowest-paid workers have been left out of a Home Office scheme granting families of health workers indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Germany set up test and trace capabilities from the outset, with over 100,000 tests carried out per day by the start of April.

The high street chain has supported its own ‘key workers’ through the turbulent crisis in line with corporate ethics which have been fine-tuned over decades.

Property values in London increased by 4.7 per cent annually in March to reach £486,000 on average, the Office for National Statistics said.

The company said action is needed now to secure its long-term future, but the union Unite claimed it was ‘shameful opportunism’.

Don't remember there being the same energy for street parties and congas on VE Day.

The Prime Minister described him as a ‘true national treasure’ and praised his ‘fantastic fundraising’.

Professor Dame Angela McLean said she would draw ‘particular lessons’ from the two countries.