work Boris Johnson 'planning return to work as soon as Monday' as he continues coronavirus recovery By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T05:33:00Z Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to return to work as soon as next Monday to take back control of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
work Confusion after Government website states 'no coronavirus home tests available for key workers today' despite promising them to millions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:10:00Z The Government's new portal for arranging coronavirus tests has sparked confusion today, following a message suggesting home tests had run out by 9am. Full Article
work Nurse dies at hospital where she worked with her sister — who is now on ventilator By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:25:32Z A nurse has died with coronavirus in the London hospital where she worked alongside her sister — who is now fighting for life in intensive care. Full Article
work Matt Hancock says it's 'still too soon' to lift lockdown measures as he hints at Boris Johnson return to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:32:00Z Matt Hancock has responded to growing frustration at the Government's refusal to offer a coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by insisting it is "still too soon" to think about lifting measures. Full Article
work Croydon Ikea towers to be lit up blue to honour NHS workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:35:00Z The famous brick towers of the Croydon Ikea will light up in blue to show appreciation for NHS workers looking after the UK's coronavirus patients. Full Article
work Virus lockdown sees UK businesses furlough 3.8 million workers at a cost of £4.5bn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:50:47Z UK businesses have furloughed 3.8 million workers during the coronavirus lockdown, Downing Street has said. Full Article
work Food For London Now: Olivia Colman joins us on the delivery round to see the crucial work feeding the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
work Grant Shapps denies coronavirus test website crashed as essential workes applied for screenings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:21:40Z But speaking at the daily Covid-19 Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps revealed that there was popular demand for the test slots with 16,000 people registering on Friday morning alone. Around 5,000 also got home test kits. While around 46,000 had tried to apply through the site. Full Article
work Twins, 37, who both worked as nurses die after both being diagnosed with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:51:00Z Twin sisters who had both worked as nurses have died after both testing positive for coronavirus. Full Article
work Hero Captain Tom Moore 'shortlisted for honour' after raising £28m for NHS workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:28:00Z Full Article
work Prime Minister Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday as coronavirus deaths pass 20,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T20:56:00Z Boris Johnson will return to work in Downing Street on Monday after recovering from the virus. Full Article
work Military to be deployed to test vulnerable people and essential workers for coronavirus at mobile units in the UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:06:00Z The army is being deployed across the UK to begin testing essential workers and vulnerable people for coronavirus. Full Article
work Royal Mint to make nearly two million visors for NHS workers on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T05:18:16Z The Royal Mint is set to manufacture nearly two million medical visors to help protect NHS staff from the coronavirus across England and Wales. Full Article
work Coronavirus home tests for key workers run out again as Government scrambles to meet 100,00-a-day target By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:39:00Z Teething problems continue to blight the Government's new online coronavirus test-booking platform, with home kits again running out by 9am. Full Article
work Businesses offering lockdown pupils virtual work experience By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:29:00Z Businesses are giving schoolchildren virtual work experience placements to prevent them from missing out on opportunities during the crisis. Full Article
work Poundland boss hands 'hero' workers extra week of holiday as reward for efforts during Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:45:40Z Retailer also doubles staff discounts and commits to guaranteeing time off for employees over Christmas period Full Article
work Prisoners to make PPE for NHS workers fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:45:52Z Inmates at eight UK prisons will reportedly start making personal protective equipment (PPE) at a third of the market cost for NHS staff battling the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
work Boris Johnson's speech in full: Prime Minister addresses nation as he returns to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:00:00Z Boris Johnson delivered his first speech on Downing Street since he was hospitalised with coronavirus, as he returns to work today Full Article
work At least 82 NHS workers have died after testing positive for Covid-19, Matt Hancock says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:16:00Z At least 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff have died after contracting coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed. Full Article
work Residents in UK village pay tribute to key workers on coronavirus frontline using scarecrows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:54:07Z Residents in a small English village have put up scarecrows in their gardens to show support for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
work Britain to hold minute's silence in honour of key workers who have died with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T00:21:00Z Britain will today fall silent in tribute to the frontline workers who have died amid the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
work Top New York City doctor takes her own life after working on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:39:00Z A top New York City doctor has taken her own life after battling coronavirus on the frontline, officials have said. Full Article
work The Londoner: Jude Kelly Zooms to the aid of women working in arts sector By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:31:00Z In today's Diary: Jude Kelly leads review of coronavirus impact on women in arts / Sophie Raworth's blue moment / Kerry Godliman struggles with tech / Philip Tetlock on Dominic Cummings and his reputation Full Article
work 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
work Newham stabbing: Double tragedy as NHS worker knifed to death in east London days before father's funeral By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T13:21:00Z A young NHS worker was stabbed to death in east London just days before his father's funeral. Full Article
work UK to fall silent for one minute in memory of key workers who have died in coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T13:40:00Z The UK will fall silent on Tuesday in tribute to key workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
work UK coronavirus death toll passes 24,000 as nation remembers frontline workers who have died By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:59:00Z More than 24,000 coronavirus patients have died, new figures show, as the nation paid tribute to frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic. Full Article
work Twitter DMs down: Users report issues with direct messaging as site works to fix problem By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T05:38:00Z Twitter users have been complaining that their direct messaging function (DMs) is down. Full Article
work Death toll among NHS and social care workers rises to 108 as Sir Keir Starmer laments UK's fatalities as 'truly awful' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:23:00Z Dominic Raab has paid tribute to the frontline health and care workers who have given their lives to fighting coronavirus, as he confirmed more than 108 such deaths so far. Full Article
work Photo of 'getaway car' released by police after NHS worker David Gomoh stabbed to death in Newham By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:47:00Z Police have released a photo of a car believed to have been driven by the killers of a key worker. Full Article
work 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
work Oasis and Warehouse fail to find buyer with more than 1,800 workers set to lose jobs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:29:47Z More than 1,800 people are set to lose their jobs at Oasis, Warehouse and two other brands, after administrators were unable to find a buyer for the business. Full Article
work Don't risk all the hard work now, says Robert Buckland as he urges businesses to stick to lockdown rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:57:00Z A Cabinet minister today pleaded with businesses to stick with the coronavirus lockdown after a pub chain said it was starting to plan to re-open venues around June time. Full Article
work British Airways to make up to 12,000 workers redundant By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:24:00Z British Airways is set to make up to 12,000 workers redundant, its parent company has said. Full Article
work Walmart store closed after 23 workers test positive for Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T13:54:00Z A Walmart store has been temporarily shut down after 23 staff members tested positive for coronavirus after an inspection by local public health officials. Full Article
work British Airways to lay off a quarter of its pilots amid plans to make 12,000 workers redundant By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:25:00Z More than 1,000 British Airways pilots are set to lose their jobs as part of major redundancy plans announced by the airline, it is reported. Full Article
work 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
work Royal Mail hails efforts of NHS workers by painting postboxes blue By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:24:37Z Postboxes have been painted blue to thank NHS workers for their efforts during the crisis. Full Article
work Thames ships join ports across world to sound horns for 1.2m workers stuck at sea due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T14:49:00Z Ships on the River Thames joined hundreds of vessels worldwide to sound their horns for 1.2 million "unsung heroes" stuck at sea during the coronavirus travel restrictions. Full Article
work Newham stabbing: Two arrested on suspicion of murder after young NHS worker knifed to death in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T10:27:00Z Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young NHS worker was stabbed to death in east London. Full Article
work UK 'could return to work on May 26' as Boris Johnson prepares plan to ease coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T07:02:00Z Boris Johnson wants people in the UK to be back at work by the end of May if coronavirus cases are low enough, it has been reported. Full Article
work 'Caring' nurse and 'cheerful' healthcare worker become latest NHS staff to die with Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T18:40:00Z A nurse and a domestic services assistant have become the latest healthcare workers to die after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
work Newham stabbing: Two charged with murder after NHS worker David Gomoh fatally knifed in east london By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T16:56:00Z Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of NHS worker David Gomoh in east London. Full Article
work Post-lockdown workplace rules could include protective screens and maximised home working, document reveals By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:26:00Z Measures being considered to help safely reopen workplaces included staggered shift times and reduced hot-desking, according to a draft Government plan. Full Article
work Care home workers like 'lambs to the slaughter' without proper PPE access during coronavirus pandemic, union says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:58:28Z Care home workers say employers are playing "Russian roulette" with their lives as personal protective equipment (PPE) is withheld or rationed amid unclear guidance, according to a union. Full Article
work London's back to work strategy emerges: Teachers to be given coronavirus face masks and two-metre rule 'to be modified' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:38:00Z Military-style discipline will be needed from every individual to get the country safely back to work, the Defence Secretary said today as ministers started preparing to modify the two-metre social distancing rule. Full Article
work Security guard denies raping woman while working at NHS hospital in Harlow By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T16:39:12Z A security guard has denied raping a woman while working at an NHS hospital. Full Article
work Test, track and trace app: how will it work? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T17:40:00Z The UK will use a mobile app to try and control the spread of coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
work Government back to work guidelines for businesses: What your workplace could look like after lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:13:00Z Draft proposals for how to return to work safely have been leaked and they paint a very different picture of the workplace post lockdown. Full Article
work Nike donates tens of thousands of trainers to health care workers on frontline of coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:21:00Z Nike has donated tens of thousands of trainers to frontline healthcare workers fighting the pandemic around the world. Full Article