nc 'Not enough evidence' to reopen schools yet as spread of Covid-19 among children remains largely unknown, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:23:00Z Experts have said it is too early to reopen schools in the UK as it is still unclear how coronavirus spreads among children. Full Article
nc 'Heart of gold' father Ralph Gibson dies in spate of violence across London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:20:00Z This is the first picture of a father with a "heart of gold" who was fatally stabbed in the street near his home in south-west London. Full Article
nc 'Some children have died' from inflammatory syndrome which could be linked to coronavirus, says Matt Hancock By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:22:00Z Some children have died of a new illness that could be linked to coronavirus, the Health Secretary has said. Full Article
nc Moment Matt Hancock is confronted by son of doctor who died after contracting Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:52:00Z "Openly acknowledging your mistake is not an admission of guilt, it is genuinely just making you seem more human." Full Article
nc Prince Charles pays tribute to former tutor Tedi Millward after death aged 89 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:42:00Z Prince Charles has paid tribute to his former Welsh tutor Tedi Millward, who has died at the age of 89. Full Article
nc US firefighter entertains Manhattan health workers with national anthem performance on electric guitar By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:50:17Z This is the moment a firefighter's star-spangled tribute entertained health workers outside a Manhattan hospital. Full Article
nc Food For London Now: Families on frontline of hunger emergency By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
nc France outlines plans to ease coronavirus lockdown and reopen schools next month By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:37:00Z Secondary school pupils in France will be required to wear masks from next month as they start returning to school under new measures set out by the country's prime minister to ease the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
nc Murder probe launched in Hayes after man, 37, dies in 'vicious assault' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:19:20Z Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 37-year-old man died following a "vicious assault" in west London. Full Article
nc Deaf campaigners launch legal action against Government over lack of sign language at coronavirus briefings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:32:26Z Deaf campaigners have begun legal proceedings against the Government over the lack of sign language interpreters during the daily coronavirus briefings. Full Article
nc John Lewis 'highly unlikely' to keep all department stores open once coronavirus lockdown ends By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:14:00Z Bosses at John Lewis have started talks on which department stores should keep their doors permanently closed once the coronavirus lockdown ends, according to sources. Full Article
nc Nearly 18,000 more people could die of cancer due to impact of Covid-19, researchers warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T23:40:04Z Nearly 18,000 more people could die from cancer over the next year in England due to the impact of coronavirus, experts have warned. Full Article
nc Prince William and Kate Middleton thank public for 'lovely messages' as they celebrate ninth wedding anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:49:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a throwback photo of their glittering wedding day. Full Article
nc Who is Carrie Symonds? Meet Boris Johnson's fiancée who's just given birth to their baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:43:00Z The pair announced they have welcomed a baby boy Full Article
nc Get coronavirus test to help put London back on its feet, urges Matt Hancock By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:00:00Z Thousands of Londoners were today urged to get tested for coronavirus to help get the capital "back on its feet" as the deadline loomed for the Government's target of 100,000 tests a day. Full Article
nc Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson baby news LIVE: Celebration as Prime Minister and fiancée welcome 'healthy baby boy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:19:00Z Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have welcomed the arrival of their first child together. Full Article
nc Keir Starmer and Matt Hancock lead congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds as they welcome baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:28:00Z Labour leader Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have led the messages of congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symond's for the birth of their first child. Full Article
nc Police hunt for swan killer after 'meaningless act of violence' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:04:29Z A swan has died after being attacked in a "meaningless act of violence", police have said. Full Article
nc Coronavirus testing in UK to be massively ramped up to include care home staff and residents and over-65s By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T15:31:00Z Coronavirus testing will be expanded to all care home residents and staff, regardless of whether they have Covid-19 symptoms, and all people aged 65 and over with symptoms and their households, Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
nc Mike Pence flouts face masks rule on visit to US hospital amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T00:47:00Z Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask during a tour of a US hospital despite the medical centre's own rules stating that visitors should wear personal protective equipment. Full Article
nc Social distancing to remain 'in every single work area' after coronavirus lockdown, says Priti Patel By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:29:00Z Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel. Full Article
nc Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce birth of baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:06:00Z Their first child together was born in a London hospital on Wednesday morning Follow our live updates as messages of congratulation flood in Full Article
nc True UK coronavirus death toll reaches 26,097, new figures including care home fatalities show By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:01:00Z A total of 26,097 people have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus, Public Health England has said. Full Article
nc Highest number of vehicles recorded on roads since start of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:35:00Z The number of vehicles on roads during the coronavirus pandemic has hit its highest level since the lockdown began. Full Article
nc WHO launches investigation into 'rare but serious' child illness and its links with Covid-19 after UK medics raise alarm By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:02:00Z Global health experts are investigating reports of a rare but serious illness affecting children and its links to coronavirus after UK medics raised the alarm. Full Article
nc Dominic Raab issues warning over relaxing UK lockdown as he points to increased transmission rate in Germany By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:03:00Z Dominic Raab has warned against relaxing the UK lockdown, saying the number of Covid-19 infections in Germany grew when restrictions were eased. Full Article
nc Nicola Sturgeon 'far from convinced' lockdown will be eased next week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:47:23Z The Scottish First Minister has said she is "far from convinced" that coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be eased next week. Full Article
nc Donald Trump ramps up attack on WHO's coronavirus response as he brands agency 'pipe organ' for China By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:45:00Z Donald Trump has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of being a "pipe organ" for China during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
nc London after Lockdown: Shopping experience to be 'turned on its head' to put safety first after coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:26:00Z Shoppers will have to get used to "supermarket-style" queuing and till screens as well as innovations such as video-conferencing advice from assistants when high-street stores start to reopen after the end of the lockdown. Full Article
nc Boris Johnson to lead briefing for first time since battle with coronavirus on deadline day for test target By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T23:01:00Z Boris Johnson will today lead the daily Covid-19 briefing for the first time since his return to work following his battle with the virus. Full Article
nc Moment care home chief demands apology from Matt Hancock over testing shortages By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:32:55Z It comes after the UK's Covid-19 death toll jumped by 3,811 on Wednesday to top 26,000 when care home victims were factored in for the first time. Full Article
nc Man sprayed with 'unknown substance' by bag thief on London bus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:58:36Z A man was sprayed in the face with an "unknown substance" before a thief stole his bag on a London bus. Full Article
nc Courage of nurse battling cancer and 'a joyful, inspirational teacher' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:01:24Z A nurse who stayed at work despite having been diagnosed with cancer and an inspirational teacher are among the latest Londoners to die with Covid-19. Full Article
nc Airlines should be able to issue vouchers instead of cash refunds for cancelled flights, EU members say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:17:11Z Airlines should be able to issue vouchers instead of cash refunds for cancelled flights, according to 12 EU member states who have requested a change in the rules to help carriers. Full Article
nc Donald Trump says US will not renew social distancing guidance after it expires today By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T06:14:00Z Donald Trump has announced that the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines after they expire on Thursday. Full Article
nc TV anchor accused of cheating on girlfriend after half-naked 'lover' appears on webcam during news report By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:33:00Z Not for one Spanish TV anchor, whose video-chat blunder might have cost him his relationship. Full Article
nc Princes Charles warns Covid-19 could 'wreak utter havoc' in vulnerable countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:00:00Z Full Article
nc Huge increase in food bank use in recent weeks, charities warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T23:01:00Z The coronavirus crisis has sparked a huge increase in people using food banks for essential supplies, charities have warned. Full Article
nc UK coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to announce lockdown escape plan next week as deaths soar past 26,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:32:00Z Boris Johnson will announce a "comprehensive" lockdown escape plan next week as deaths rose to 26,771. Full Article
nc No new coronavirus cases in Wuhan for first time since outbreak began, Chinese authorities say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-03-19T07:09:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
nc NHS works with French to develop contact tracing app By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:22:50Z Britain and France are working together to develop contact-tracing apps to fight coronavirus. Full Article
nc Greggs pulls plans to reopen 20 branches over fears it could attract crowds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:56:16Z Full Article
nc Heathrow boss says social distancing is 'physically impossible' at airports By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:07:58Z It is "physically impossible" to practice social distancing in airports, the boss of Heathrow has warned. Full Article
nc Brown bear recaptured in northern Italy after months on the loose following escape from enclosure By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:31:03Z Forest rangers snare bear in the Dolomites in a move that also unleashes row over animal rights Full Article
nc Donald Trump claims he's seen evidence to suggest coronavirus originated in Chinese lab By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T00:06:00Z Donald Trump has claimed he has seen evidence that coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab. Full Article
nc Joe Biden breaks silence to deny sexual assault allegation from former staffer Tara Reade By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:40:00Z Joe Biden has denied sexually assaulting his former staffer 27 years ago. Full Article
nc Lockdown messaging 'slightly too successful' with Britons scared to leave home once lifted, expert says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:17:00Z Data shows Britons are fearful of relaxing social restrictions as Prime Minister Boris Johnson readies to publish 'road map' for easing lockdown Full Article
nc Elon Musk launches bizarre Twitter rant causing Tesla shares to drop over 11% By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T17:41:00Z Elon Musk caused shares in his company Tesla to drop more than 11 per cent after tweeting that the price is "too high". Full Article
nc Princess Charlotte photographed delivering meals for those in need to mark fifth birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T20:30:07Z Princess Charlotte's fifth birthday has been marked by the release of photographs showing the young royal helping to load a van with food and delivering meals for those in need. Full Article
nc US regulators allow emergency use of drug that has helped Covid-19 patients recover 'four days' faster By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T20:33:00Z An experimental medicine that appears to help coronavirus patients recover faster has been given the green light for emergency use by US regulators. Full Article