What is in the Coronavirus Bill? Key areas of the new legislation
On Thursday, Boris Johnson published new emergency legislation handing his Government sweeping powers over vast areas of British life not...
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Retired workers urged to return for coronavirus battle
More than 60,000 retired doctors and nurses are being told "Your NHS Needs You" and urged to come back to...
British scientists discover antibody offering hope of coronavirus treatment
A powerful antibody which could neutralise coronavirus has been discovered by British scientists in the blood of a patient who...
Extinction Rebellion announces major HS2 protest during Covid-19 crisis, then cancels it
Extinction Rebellion became embroiled in an internal row on Thursday after it announced that it would launch a major protest...
Cities should grow fruit and vegetables on roadside verges, study claims
If Britain's cities grew fruit and vegetables on roadside verges and in public parks this would play a major role...
Coronavirus 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...
Can I take ibuprofen to treat coronavirus symptoms? Expert advice on which painkillers you should take
Earlier this week the French health minister, Olivier Veran, a neurologist, said that taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen “could...
NHS negligence payouts at record levels despite landmark court case expected to reduce them
NHS negligence payouts are at record levels, despite a landmark Supreme Court case which was expected to reduce them. The...
People with blood type A may be at greater risk from coronavirus, say scientists
Researchers in China have found that people with blood type A seem to be more vulnerable to infection from the...
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...
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. ...
Deathbed goodbyes should be done over Skype, says new NHS coronavirus guidance
Dying patients should be encouraged to say goodbye to their families over Skype during a major coronavirus outbreak, according to...
NHS needs to test more staff for coronavirus ‘as matter of urgency’
The NHS has admitted it is not testing enough of staff and called for more kits "as a matter of...
Scottish NHS formally put on ’emergency footing’ to deal with coronavirus surge
Scotland's NHS has been formally placed on an "emergency footing" to to cope with an expected surge in coronavirus cases...
