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Almost one million small firms will run out of cash in a month, report says
The Corporate Finance Network of accountants says 18% of firms could go bust in a month despite the Government-backed emergency loans scheme.
Trump says PM’s coronavirus approach could have been ‘very catastrophic’
The US president suggested the policy of creating ‘herd immunity’ from Covid-19 would have caused ‘a lot of death’.
Just 2,000 of 500,000 NHS frontline staff have been tested for coronavirus
There have been calls to increase the testing of frontline workers
UK coronavirus death toll rises by 563 to 2,352 in 24 hours
A large rise in 24 hours and tragic loss of life.
Trump warns Americans to brace for a ‘hell of a bad two weeks’
His warning came as officials projected 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the US due to the coronavirus.
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.
Near-empty PPE cupboard – to serve five surgeries
Trainee paramedic Gareth Ward said they had been waiting months for the delivery