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Planned £1.60 Sick Pay rise labelled ‘an unfunny joke’
The Coronavirus crisis has shone a light on the inadequacy of Statutory Sick Pay says GMB Union
MP slams ‘piecemeal’ Visa extension for migrant NHS health workers
The extension will apply to around 2,800 migrant health professionals who are working for the NHS and have work visas due to expire before October 1.
Shun China once killer coronavirus pandemic over – claims senior Tory
The former de facto deputy prime minister said it is ‘undeniable’ that lax hygiene practices in the Communist country were behind the outbreak.
Coronavirus deaths in England have jumped by 367 in 24 hours
28 had no underlying health conditions.
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’.
Gin distillery switches to hand sanitiser production during COVID-19 crisis
The Wirral-based distillery joins a number of producers hoping to assist in the fight against COVID-19
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.
Husband of NHS nurse who was stabbed to death is charged with murder
Craig Woodhall, 40, is accused of killing mum-of-three Victoria Woodhall outside an address in a South Yorkshire village on Sunday