amp Donald Trump skips White House coronavirus briefing saying they are 'not worth the time and effort' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T07:16:00Z Donald Trump skipped the latest White House coronavirus briefing tweeting the event is "not worth the time and effort". Full Article
amp Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer steps up demand for lockdown 'exit strategy': the British public deserve to be treated like adults By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T08:07:00Z Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps. Full Article
amp Satellite photos locate Kim Jong Un's train as health rumours persist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:05:00Z As speculation continues over Kim Jong Un's health, satellite imagery has found a train likely belonging to the North Korean leader, a website specialising in studies of the country revealed. Full Article
amp Man jailed for 'weaponised coughing' in shopper's face during coronavirus social distancing row By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T16:11:00Z A 60-year-old man has been jailed after coughing in a shopper's face during a row amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
amp Harry and Meghan 'help journalists write bombshell new biography' that risks opening new royal wounds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T10:02:00Z Full Article
amp Police hunt for 'distinctive' Gucci Bengal bag after Tyler Roye fatally stabbed in 'brutal and frenzied' attack in south London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T10:21:00Z Detectives are hunting for an Asian-inspired Gucci messenger bag in connection with the fatal stabbing in south London. Full Article
amp Coronavirus vaccine may not to be ready 'until well into next year', says former medical officer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T11:57:00Z A coronavirus vaccine might not be ready until later next year, the former deputy chief medical officer for England has said. Full Article
amp 'Inconceivable' that schools will reopen as normal after lockdown, Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:18:07Z It comes after headteachers warned the earliest date they could reopen is June 1, and planning would need to begin "very soon" to achieve it. Full Article
amp Immunity tests 'developed by UK scientists' in possible 'breakthrough moment' in coronavirus battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T07:35:00Z The Government has reportedly ordered 50 million tests which can show if a person has had coronavirus. Full Article
amp Passengers entering UK 'to be quarantined for two weeks' in new plans to halt coronavirus spread By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T06:25:00Z People entering the UK could be forced into quarantine for two weeks under plans for the "second phase" of the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Full Article
amp UK following reports that Kim Jong Un is dead 'very closely', Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirms By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T10:49:00Z The Foreign Secretary has confirmed the Government is following reports of Kim Jong Un's death "very closely". Full Article
amp First woman on UK coronavirus vaccine trial 'doing well' despite fake rumours she had died By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T16:42:42Z A doctor who became one of the first people in Europe to receive a potential coronavirus vaccine says she is "doing fine" after rumours claimed she had died. Full Article
amp Airbus warns it is 'bleeding cash' during coronavirus lockdown and survival is in doubt By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:39:59Z The boss of Airbus has warned that it is "bleeding cash" at such a rapid rate during the coronavirus lockdowns that its survival is in doubt. Full Article
amp US doctor caught grimacing on camera during Trump's disinfectant remarks downplays comments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:29:27Z The leading US doctor who was caught on camera grimacing during Donald Trump's disinfectant remarks has avoided criticising the president as she sought to play down his comments. Full Article
amp Government 'on track' to meet daily target of 100,000 tests by end of April, health minister Edward Argar says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:04:00Z Officials 'massively ramping up efforts' to meet target as army is deployed to help establish mobile testing facilities Full Article
amp Lawyer for woman charged over Harry Dunn road death 'opens up dialogue with Foreign Office' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:00:00Z The lawyer for the woman who has been charged over the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn has opened up a dialogue with the UK Foreign Office (FCO), a source has said. Full Article
amp 'Absolute carnage': Crowds flock to B&Q during fifth week of coronavirus lockdown as more than 100 UK stores reopen By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T13:07:00Z Crowds flocked to B&Q after it reopened 155 stores during the fifth week of coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
amp University College London medics don 'lockdown costumes' for online graduation ceremony By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:40:22Z Medical students from University College London who were fast-tracked onto the NHS coronavirus frontline donned "lockdown costumes" for an online graduation ceremony. Full Article
amp Sir John Timpson warns some High Street retailers won't survive Covid-19 lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:50:00Z Warning from head of High Street chain comes as retailers across the UK feel the financial pinch of coronavirus restrictions Full Article
amp Newham 'stabbing': Young man dies after 'being stabbed' in east London street By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:58:00Z A young man has died after he was found injured in an east London street. Full Article
amp Ilford stabbings: Mother's horror as 'her baby and toddler die from knife wounds' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:54:00Z A mother ran into the street screaming "help me…it's my children" after a baby and a toddler suffered fatal knife wounds at the family home, neighbours said today. Full Article
amp NHS alerts doctors over concerns 'coronavirus-related syndrome' could be emerging in children By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:09:00Z Doctors have been sent an alert by the NHS warning of a coronavirus-related syndrome that could be emerging in children in the UK. Full Article
amp 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
amp Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has 'won battle' against Covid-19 as it eases lockdown restrictions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:43:00Z New Zealand moves to ease strict lockdown measures after successfully containing coronavirus outbreak Full Article
amp Moment hundreds of neighbours take part in 'socially distanced' group performance of Saturday Night dance routine By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:52:00Z Hundreds of neighbours came together to perform a socially distanced dance to Whigfield's iconic hit Saturday Night in an effort to spread cheer during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
amp Boris Johnson says 'this is the moment of maximum risk' and lifting lockdown 'will throw away sacrifice of British people' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:15:00Z PM urged UK to "contain your impatience" Said it is too soon to "go easy" and relax the lockdown Described virus as "invisble mugger" as he drew on own treatment Full Article
amp 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
amp Boris Johnson 'raring to go' as he hosts coronavirus 'war cabinet' amid questions over Government's strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:28:00Z Boris Johnson is back in Downing Street to chair the regular Covid-19 "war cabinet" meeting as he retakes charge of the Government's response to the pandemic. Full Article
amp Worse pandemics may come if we don't protect nature, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T16:30:28Z More deadly pandemics are likely to follow the coronavirus outbreak in future unless nature is protected, experts have warned. Full Article
amp Neighbour tells of harrowing moment Ilford mother screamed 'like she was being tortured after children stabbed' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:00:00Z A mother screamed for help "like she was being tortured" after two children were stabbed to death at a home in east London, a neighbour has said. Full Article
amp Public to quiz ministers at Government's daily coronavirus press conference By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:53:00Z Members of the public will now have the chance to put questions to the Government, as the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing opens up for the first time. Full Article
amp Flamingos 'form long-lasting friendships and some behave like married couples', new research shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:19:00Z Flamingos form long-lasting friendships and some "behave like married couples", according to new research. Full Article
amp 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
amp Plans for 'phased' reopening of schools in Wales set to be announced By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T01:46:00Z Plans for the phased return to school for children in Wales are due to be announced by the Welsh Government. Full Article
amp UK coronavirus LIVE: Outbreak 'not past peak' as lowest daily Covid-19 hospital death toll recorded since March By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:55:00Z The chief medical officer for England has said the country is not "consistently" past the peak of coronavirus deaths. Full Article
amp '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
amp UK weather forecast: Month's worth of rain to fall in 24 hours as weeks of sunshine come to an end By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T04:26:00Z Britain's chances of recording the driest April on record have been brought to an end as a month's worth of rain is set to fall over the next 24 hours. Full Article
amp Pentagon releases 'UFO video footage' taken by US Navy pilots By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:58:00Z Previously leaked videos of US Navy pilots encountering "unexplained aerial phenomena" have been released by the Pentagon. Full Article
amp Virgin Media down: Customers across the UK complain about broadband outage despite issue being 'fixed' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:21:00Z Virgin Media customers are still complaining about issues with their broadband despite the provider saying the issue has been fixed. Full Article
amp Happy Ed Balls Day 2020! Here's why social media users mark April 28 with the ex-politician's name By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:33:52Z The day has been marked every year since 2011 Full Article
amp Donald Trump: I have a very good idea how Kim Jong-un is doing but can't talk about it now By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T22:04:00Z Donald Trump has said he knows how Kim Jong-un is doing amid speculation over the North Korean leader's health, but added: "I can't talk about it now". Full Article
amp Key PPE items not in Government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit UK, investigation finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:58:00Z Key items of protective equipment were not included in the government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit the UK, an investigation has found. Full Article
amp Food For London Now appeal sets its sights on raising £10 million to feed capital's hungry over three years By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
amp Britain sees 'sunniest April on record' during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:27:00Z Brits have been basking under blue skies during what will likely be the sunniest April on record, the Met Office has said. Full Article
amp Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday Spitfire flypast WILL go ahead, Grant Shapps insists By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:33:00Z Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar said it would instead fly The Spirit of Kent on a circuit around the Biggin Hill airfield at 8pm on Thursday, to coincide with the nation's weekly "Clap for our Carers" event. Full Article
amp '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
amp '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
amp New Zealand begins phased exit from coronavirus lockdown with 'social bubble' approach By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T05:32:00Z People headed to the beach and fast food outlets after New Zealand lifted its strict lockdown rules that were put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
amp Man jailed for 'vicious' attack on police dog and officers after being quizzed over lockdown travel By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:32:00Z The 28-year-old assaulted three officers and launched a violent attack on a police dog Full Article
amp Donald Trump says he 'can't imagine why' hotline calls about disinfectant have spiked as he refuses to take responsibility for remarks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:25:00Z Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine why" there has been a spike in hotline calls about disinfectant after he suggested injecting it to treat coronavirus. Full Article