pr Coronavirus deals U.S. economy Great Depression-like job losses, high unemployment By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:08:11 -0400 The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, laying bare both the economic and human tragedy wrought by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Full Article businessNews
pr Explainer: Fed funds futures market sees negative rates by next April By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:04:07 -0400 The fed funds futures market is pricing in negative U.S. interest rates next year, a scenario the Federal Reserve has said it wants to avoid as many doubt that it would be an effective tool to stimulate growth. Full Article businessNews
pr U.S. small business rescue program ignored Congress: watchdog By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:21:40 -0400 The U.S. government's $660 billion program to rescue small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic thwarts the intention of Congress by making it hard for some borrowers to convert loans to grants and failing to prioritize the right businesses, a government watchdog said on Friday. Full Article businessNews
pr Pfizer to outsource some drug production, focus on coronavirus vaccine By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:44:14 -0400 Pfizer Inc said on Friday it is in talks to shift more of its medicine production to outside contractors as it prepares for large-scale production of an experimental vaccine to prevent COVID-19, should it prove safe and effective. Full Article businessNews
pr Bankruptcy court approves Neiman Marcus' plea to access financing By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:37:56 -0400 U.S. luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus Group said on Friday it received court approval to access $675 million of its debtor-in-possession financing, which will allow continuity of the company's business during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and enable it to pay employees and vendors. Full Article businessNews
pr NCAA president: Sports won't return until campuses reopen By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:24:32 -0400 College sports will not resume until all students are back on campus, NCAA president Mark Emmert said Friday. Full Article businessNews
pr 'Open golf courses and private playing fields for safe exercise during coronavirus lockdown' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T08:56:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
pr UK weather forecast: Britain to see mix of sunshine and April showers over Easter Bank Holiday weekend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T08:09:00Z Temperatures in parts of Britain are likely to soar to 24C over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, but the sunshine could be interrupted by some April showers. Full Article
pr Son of NHS doctor Abdul Mabud Chowdhury 'proud' of dad for raising PPE concerns before he died By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T08:28:00Z Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Priti Patel shuts down police threats of harsher lockdown measures like road blocks and checking supermarket trollies By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T17:49:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr UK 'must not ruin' coronavirus lockdown progress over Bank Holiday weekend as Boris Johnson 'rests up' after leaving intensive care By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T07:58:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Health Secretary Matt Hancock promises testing of all key NHS and social care workers as he sets out PPE action plan By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T17:03:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Prince Andrew looks relaxed and cheerful for first time in months as he packs cupcakes with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T16:04:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Coronavirus vaccine could be available for public by September, Oxford professor says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T06:29:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
pr Three Covid-19 cases prompt fear of coronavirus outbreak in 'Jungle' refugee camps of Calais and Dunkirk By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T10:42:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
pr Death toll among NHS workers reaches 19 as Matt Hancock faces backlash for calling PPE a 'precious resource' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T07:35:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Health Secretary said his 'heart goes out' to the families of NHS workers killed during outbreak Facing backlash for calling protective equipment for healthcare workers a 'precious resource' Sir Keir Starmer waded into row, calling Mr Hancock's comments 'insulting' Full Article
pr Victoria Park reopens with major police presence to enforce social distancing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T13:32:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
pr Police apologise as man handcuffed and threatened with spray after dropping off food for family members By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T15:46:00Z Read our live coronavirus blog HERE Full Article
pr Home Secretary Priti Patel dodges direct apology to NHS workers over lack of PPE By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T15:53:00Z Read our live coronavirus blog HERE Full Article
pr Prince William praises Church of Scotland for 'reinventing itself' amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T17:51:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
pr Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he owes his life to NHS staff at St Thomas' amid recovery from coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T21:21:00Z The Prime Minister has thanked NHS staff at St Thomas' Hospital in central London for saving his life while he underwent treatment in intensive care for coronavirus. Full Article
pr Tiger King star Joe Exotic 'would seek revenge' if freed from prison By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T14:59:05Z Tiger King star Joe Exotic would seek "revenge" if he was released from prison, his former TV producer has claimed. Full Article
pr Police hunting thieves who stole personal protective equipment from NHS building amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T18:28:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
pr Coronavirus experience may leave lasting impression on Boris Johnson, says psychiatrist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T20:21:00Z Boris Johnson's frightening experience of suffering from coronavirus may still leave a lasting impression, a leading psychiatrist has said. Full Article
pr Prince William says Britain is 'at its best' when faced with crisis as he praises UK for 'pulling together' during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T20:01:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
pr New NHS contact tracing app 'must be open for scrutiny' over protecting user privacy, main opposition parties say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T19:05:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
pr 'Proud' London bus driver begs Government to do more to protect transport workers amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T17:31:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
pr Parents of NHS nurse from New Zealand who treated Boris Johnson 'exceptionally proud' of daughter By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T09:38:00Z Follow our live updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
pr Climate activists referred to anti-terror programme by Home Office By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T13:45:26Z Dozens of climate activists have been referred to the Home Office's anti-terror Prevent programme amid fears they may become radicalised, it has emerged. Full Article
pr Prince Charles records special message for Sikh community on festival of Vaisakhi amid 'challenging times' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T14:06:06Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T19:44:00Z The backing is a crucial development for former Vice President Mr Biden, who must bridge the Democratic Party's ideological divide to unify voters against Republican leader Donald Trump. Full Article
pr Facial protection will become the norm in wake of coronavirus, top WHO doctor warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T21:15:00Z Dr David Nabarro, the WHO's Covid-19 envoy, said that people would need to become accustomed to a "new reality". Full Article
pr Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 14 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T03:36:10Z The Foreign Secretary showed some cautious optimism as he revealed the latest data suggested the UK was "starting to win this struggle," three weeks after restrictions were imposed. Full Article
pr US professor charged with boyfriend's murder begs judge to be freed to join fight against coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T05:32:22Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
pr Leading scientist claims Government failed to prepare for coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T07:31:41Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
pr CNN's David Gregory calls out Donald Trump's 'ego and insecurity' after attack on press at coronavirus briefing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T08:34:27Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Emily Maitlis praised as she slams 'misleading' language used amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T04:36:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
pr Croydon stabbing: Police issue CCTV in hunt for man who stabbed eight months pregnant mother Kelly Mary Fauvrelle to death By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-07-03T05:01:00Z 7.45am update: Tragic pregnant mother's baby loses fight for life Full Article
pr Former US President Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for 2020 election By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T17:28:00Z Former US president Barack Obama given Joe Biden his endorsement for the 2020 presidential election. Full Article
pr Teen vows to buy PPE for NHS hospital after losing nurse mum to Covid-19: 'All I want to do is make her proud' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T20:11:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Burger King adverts for 'plant-based' Whopper banned as it's cooked on grill with meat products By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T00:07:00Z The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) found the fast food giant had also failed to make it immediately clear its new product was dressed with an egg-based mayonnaise. Full Article
pr Your morning briefing: What you should know for Wednesday, April 15 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T03:55:00Z Donald Trump has instructed his administration to temporarily halt funding to the World Health Organisation over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
pr You Clap For Me Now: Poem celebrating diversity of coronavirus frontline workers prompts outpouring of support By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T11:47:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
pr New bgX app allows London pharmacies to send vital products to vulnerable people By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:50:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
pr Sons of NHS specialist who died after contracting Covid-19 praise 'superhero' father By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T15:11:13Z Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
pr Donald Trump's name to be printed on coronavirus aid checks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T17:20:57Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
pr Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T18:02:28Z The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arranged for money generated from their royal wedding broadcast to be used to help feed children during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
pr Pregnant NHS nurse dies after testing positive for coronavirus but baby saved By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T15:22:00Z A 28-year-old pregnant nurse has died after testing positive for coronavirus. Full Article
pr UK faces mental health crisis as coronavirus brings 'perfect storm' of problems, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T01:24:00Z Increased social isolation, health anxiety and stress over an economic downturn are all factors that could spark a protracted crisis, the group said. Full Article
pr Your morning briefing: What you should know for Thursday, April 16 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T04:06:02Z The Government is today set to extend the coronavirus lockdown until at least May 7 amid fresh warnings it is too soon to start easing the restrictions. Full Article
