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Nose cells identified as likely initial infection point for coronavirus

Nose cells identified as likely initial infection point for coronavirus

Nose cells identified as likely initial infection point for coronavirus

Researchers have said the identification of these cells could help explain the high transmission rate of Covid-19.

Meggitt to slash 1,800 jobs globally as Covid-19 hits demand

Meggitt to slash 1,800 jobs globally as Covid-19 hits demand

Meggitt to slash 1,800 jobs globally as Covid-19 hits demand

The group is looking to cut costs by up to £450 million in 2020 to offset the coronavirus impact on civil aerospace.

Cruise lines extend suspension of sailings due to coronavirus

Cruise lines extend suspension of sailings due to coronavirus

Cruise lines extend suspension of sailings due to coronavirus

P&O Cruises and Cunard have cancelled trips until at least the end of July.

Instagram launches in-app food orders to support businesses during lockdown

Instagram launches in-app food orders to support businesses during lockdown

Instagram launches in-app food orders to support businesses during lockdown

The social media platform said it wanted to make it easier for people to back local firms during the coronavirus lockdown.

Care home residents dance and sing in plea to families ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’

Care home residents dance and sing in plea to families ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’

Care home residents dance and sing in plea to families ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’

The Avenue Care Home in Fareham, Hampshire, created a video message for relatives unable to visit the complex.

New stamps issued to mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War

New stamps issued to mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War

New stamps issued to mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War

Original black and white images have been brought to life in colour for the first time.

Captain Tom ‘completely taken aback’ to win Pride Of Britain gong

Captain Tom ‘completely taken aback’ to win Pride Of Britain gong

Captain Tom ‘completely taken aback’ to win Pride Of Britain gong

Sir David Jason, Michael Sheen, Joanna Lumley and Rita Ora sent messages to the Second World War veteran.

UK economy to shrink after historic collapse in business activity, figures show

UK economy to shrink after historic collapse in business activity, figures show

UK economy to shrink after historic collapse in business activity, figures show

The closely watched IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) plunged to its lowest ever reading in April.

Coronavirus loans speed up as more than £2.8bn handed to small firms

Coronavirus loans speed up as more than £2.8bn handed to small firms

Coronavirus loans speed up as more than £2.8bn handed to small firms

Experts said the latest figures are welcome, but warned that many businesses are still missing out.

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument rose to 45,627 last year.

Religious obligation to obey lockdown during Ramadan, says Muslim doctor

Religious obligation to obey lockdown during Ramadan, says Muslim doctor

Religious obligation to obey lockdown during Ramadan, says Muslim doctor

Dr Zahid Chauhan has also encouraged those with Covid-19 not to fast.

Boris Johnson was ‘a patient like any other’ say nurses lauded for their care

Boris Johnson was ‘a patient like any other’ say nurses lauded for their care

Boris Johnson was ‘a patient like any other’ say nurses lauded for their care

Intensive Care Unit nurses Luis Pitarma and Jenny McGee said it was ‘surreal’ to be looking at the Prime Minister during his treatment for coronavirus

Use of face masks by general public perfectly reasonable, says GP leader

Use of face masks by general public perfectly reasonable, says GP leader

Use of face masks by general public perfectly reasonable, says GP leader

Studies have shown mixed results over whether coverings offer any protection for healthy people.

Should we be wearing masks and do they work?

Should we be wearing masks and do they work?

Should we be wearing masks and do they work?

It is currently not compulsory to wear a mask but the Government has said it is continuing to monitor the situation.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey to reopen construction sites

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey to reopen construction sites

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey to reopen construction sites

The company said it will resume activity on the majority of its sites in England and Wales from May 4.

Charles releases touching picture with Louis to mark grandson’s birthday

Charles releases touching picture with Louis to mark grandson’s birthday

Charles releases touching picture with Louis to mark grandson’s birthday

The Prince of Wales has been photographed giving Prince Louis a hug.

Just Eat’s £6.2bn tie-up with Takeaway.com cleared by competition watchdog

Just Eat’s £6.2bn tie-up with Takeaway.com cleared by competition watchdog

Just Eat’s £6.2bn tie-up with Takeaway.com cleared by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was ‘satisfied there are no competition concerns’ after its probe of the deal.

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