UK school closures: when will they close in England, Wales and Scotland
Boris Johnson has announced plans to close all schools in the UK to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Schools...
Day: March 18, 2020
Hospitals outside London in danger of being overwhelmed in major coronavirus outbreak
NHS hospitals outside London are at greater risk of becoming overwhelmed during a major coronavirus epidemic, according to new analysis....
Schools closed and London facing lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
Boris Johnson has been forced to close schools and draw up plans to lock down London after a sudden surge...
Scottish parents facing keeping their children at home for five months after schools close on Friday
Scotland's parents are preparing to keep their children at home for five months after Nicola Sturgeon announced all schools will...
Should I take ibuprofen if I have symptoms?
Earlier this week the French health minister, Olivier Veran, a neurologist, said that taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen “could...
London braces for lockdown as Government prepares emergency Coronavirus Bill
The Government is preparing emergency legislation to prevent the spread of coronavirus, The Telegraph understands. London is braced for lockdown as...
Government set to announce closure of schools in England amid coronavirus crisis
The Government is poised to announce plans to close schools in England, The Telegraph understands. Closures are likely to start...
Alcohol licence for producing hand sanitiser to be fast-tracked amid coronavirus shortages
The taxman has made it easier to get an alcohol licence to produce hand sanitiser amid shortages caused by the...
Supermarkets call for police protection amid fears of rioting
Food retailers have warned the Government that riots and civil disobedience could break out within weeks if production is unable...
Top Government adviser Neil Ferguson self-isolates after developing coronavirus symptoms
The expert behind the modelling that underpins the Government's coronavirus strategy has self-isolated in his London flat after developing symptoms...
Paramedic sat on child’s swing next to dead body to ‘fill out paperwork’, tribunal told
A paramedic played on a child's swing next to the body of a man suspected of taking his own life...
how quickly do they show and what to look out for
The new coronavirus (Covid-19) is spreading fast. More than 204,200 people are known to be infected, and more than 8,200 deaths have...
Coronavirus ‘arguably the greatest challenge’ to have faced NHS, says health service chief
Hospitals have been ordered to cancel all non-urgent operations for at least three months as the head of the NHS warned...
Roman Abramovich funds Chelsea takeover of hotel to accommodate NHS keyworkers during coronavirus crisis
Roman Abramovich has bankrolled the takeover by Chelsea of the Millennium Hotel that adjoins their Stamford Bridge stadium for two...
How realistic is it for businesses to help the government fight coronavirus?
It may have been a lifeline for British businesses, but Rishi Sunak's multi-billion pound bailout may come with strings attached. ...
