amp EU forecasts recession of 'historic proportions' with worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:13:49Z Europeans will see the worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to coronavirus, the European Union predicted. Full Article
amp Tributes paid to flower market 'legend' and campaigning cheesemonger who died with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:43:43Z A key figure of Columbia Road flower market and a campaigning businessman dubbed "Mr Highbury" are among the latest victims whose deaths show how coronavirus is tearing through London's communities. Full Article
amp 'Let's all clap and sing for VE Day's 75th anniversary' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:32:18Z Two Londoners who celebrated the end of the Second World War 75 years ago with street parties have urged the country to "clap and sing" on VE Day. Full Article
amp German 'zombie hunters' found with car full of weapons at Swedish border By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:53:38Z Border officials in Sweden found a huge stash of weapons when they stopped a "zombie hunter" vehicle trying to enter to country from Germany. Full Article
amp Food For London Now faces: 'The opportunities to support those in need are endless' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:11:17Z Felix Project volunteer Lauren Graham shares her story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
amp US police pull over five-year-old driving on freeway 'after argument with mum' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:27:00Z But it was his reason for trying to make the 12-hour trip to California that shocked officers the most. Full Article
amp National Lottery website down: Britons unable to check results or enter Lotto draw as online services 'unavailable' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:24:00Z The National Lottery website is down due to a power failure, leaving users unable to check results or enter Wednesday's draw. Full Article
amp Faces behind Food For London Now campaign share their stories of tackling food poverty in the city By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:40:00Z You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
amp Final supermoon of 2020: What is a 'Flower Moon' and where will it be visible from? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:03:05Z Tomorrow night a rare "Super Flower Moon" will light up the UK's night skies. Full Article
amp Police hunt 'deplorable' thugs who stole laptops and TVs from Royal Derby hospital at front line of virus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:06:46Z Full Article
amp Ritz 'sold for half price after £1.3bn offer secretly recorded in family dispute' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:01:00Z London's iconic Ritz hotel was sold for "half the market price" after conversations were secretly recorded by the nephews of the billionaire co-owner and a Saudi investor offering £1.3bn, the High Court has heard. Full Article
amp Professor on verge of 'very significant' coronavirus breakthrough shot dead 'in murder-suicide' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:10:24Z Detectives believe an unidentified second man known to the victim, found dead in his car, killed the academic before taking his own life. Full Article
amp Church warden John Rees, 88, named as victim of 'stabbing' at Co-op in South Wales By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:30:46Z A family friend described Mr Rees as a 'pillar of the community' Full Article
amp Father-of-two who spent 30 days in intensive care with Covid-19 is discharged in time for son's second birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T15:59:19Z A father-of-two who spent 19 days in an induced coma in hospital has made an "incredible" recovery from coronavirus in time to celebrate his son's second birthday. Full Article
amp Professor Neil Ferguson 'right' to resign for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules 'to meet woman' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T06:42:00Z Security minister James Brokenshire said a top scientist "made the right decision" in resigning from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage ) after he broke lockdown restrictions. Full Article
amp Derbyshire Police chief retires weeks after 'disgraceful' shaming of hikers with drones to enforce lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:52:00Z Full Article
amp Singer Cher Lloyd reveals her father is 'seriously unwell' in hospital By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T19:19:25Z Singer Cher Lloyd has revealed her father is "seriously unwell" in hospital. Full Article
amp Double-leg amputee, 10, raises £10k for charity with lockdown marathon By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T19:54:04Z A 10-year-old double-leg amputee has raised more than £10,000 by walking a marathon distance during coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
amp Teachers won't need PPE when schools return after coronavirus lockdown, says minister By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T20:33:24Z Teachers and staff in non-residential schools will not need personal protective equipment (PPE) when schools start to return to full capacity, a minister has said. Full Article
amp Study reveals possible blueprint for UK's path out of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T21:12:10Z The UK could start easing its lockdown by relaxing stay-at-home orders and allowing some types of non-essential businesses to reopen, according to a new study. Full Article
amp Chinese people 'scared to venture out alone' amid rising coronavirus-related abuse, case study shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T02:07:00Z Rising levels of racist abuse towards people of Chinese heritage is likely to escalate when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, an academic has warned. Full Article
amp Boris Johnson could ditch 'stay at home' slogan as plan to ease coronavirus lockdown moves forward By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T23:35:00Z Boris Johnson could ditch the Government's "stay at home" slogan ahead of an expected easing of restrictions next week, it has been reported. Full Article
amp Warning over 'perilous future' for London Zoo in face of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T01:57:00Z London Zoo and its important conservation work faces a perilous future without immediate support, the Zoological Society of London has warned. Full Article
amp Shipment of 400,000 protective gowns from Turkey 'deemed unusable' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T04:48:00Z A shipment of 400,000 gowns from Turkey has reportedly been impounded in a warehouse after falling short of UK standards. Full Article
amp Veterans' war experiences captured in new Poppyscotland project to mark VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:49:59Z A new project capturing the stories of veterans has been unveiled by Poppyscotland for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Full Article
amp Third of families may have to make 'financial sacrifices' for up to a year due to coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:03:21Z More than a third of families with children living at home may have to cut back on spending for up to a year after the coronavirus lockdown measures end, a survey has found. Full Article
amp Brandon Lewis tries to calm expectations ahead of coronavirus lockdown review as he warns: don't get carried away By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:19:00Z The Government has cautioned the public against overexcitement at the prospect of the coronavirus lockdown being eased. Full Article
amp Donald Trump says coronavirus 'worse attack' than Pearl Harbour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T00:02:00Z Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States as he continued to point the finger at China. Full Article
amp Police warn Bank Holiday drivers after 142 per cent surge in 'extreme' speeding during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:59:07Z Full Article
amp New appeal to find 'monsters' who killed father-to-be Shah Subhani and dumped body in woods By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:47:00Z The sister of a man whose body was found dumped in woodland launched an appeal today on the first anniversary of his disappearance to catch the "monsters" who killed him. Full Article
amp Ilford murder probe: Toddler and boy, three, 'had throats cut during attack by father at family home in east London' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:12:17Z Two young children had their throats cut during an attack by their father at the family home in east London, an inquest has heard. Full Article
amp What is today's pollen count? London and UK levels for May 7 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:00:00Z Warmer weather during summer months usually spells bad news for hay fever sufferers Full Article
amp 'Direct cremations' take over from traditional send-offs amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:41:00Z The coronavirus pandemic is transforming the funeral industry and leading people to seek alternatives to traditions dating back hundreds of years, experts say. Full Article
amp Extraordinary projections for UK economy 'both worse and better than feared' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:21:00Z Today's extraordinary projections of the course of the economy over the rest of the year from the Bank of England are, bizarrely, both worse and better than might be feared. Full Article
amp Disadvantaged pupils 'hit hardest' by coronavirus school closures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:37:18Z Closing schools in response to the coronavirus has "opened up a chasm" between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and the rest, according to research. Full Article
amp Easing French coronavirus lockdown will 'spark second wave of cases' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:59:00Z France has been warned it faces an inevitable "second wave" of coronavirus as the country prepares to take its first significant steps out of lockdown. Full Article
amp Joe Exotic's Oklahoma zoo officially reopens to the public under the name of Tiger King Park By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:39:29Z The animal park behind Netflix hit Tiger King has official reopened its doors for business after closing due to the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
amp What time is the Government's coronavirus press conference today? Daily updates on the briefings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:00:00Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
amp Lockdown extended in Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon warns easing restrictions could be 'potentially catastrophic' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:54:00Z Nicola Sturgeon has extended the coronavirus lockdown in Scotland by three weeks, insisting that any easing of restrictions could be "very risky". Full Article
amp VE Day 2020: When is it and how will lockdown impact this year's celebrations? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T12:00:00Z Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, marked the end of the Second World War in Europe, when Germany surrendered to the Allied armies. Full Article
amp Most parents don't want to send children back to school immediately after coronavirus lockdown lifts, survey shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:03:16Z Most parents don't want to send their children back to school as soon as the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, a new study has found. Full Article
amp Five-year-old boy found driving parents' car on highway gets free ride in Lamborghini from kind stranger By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:12:57Z A five-year-old boy who was caught behind the wheel of his parents' car "driving to California to buy a Lamborghini" has been given a ride in his dream car by a kind stranger. Full Article
amp Extinction Rebellion activists spray Barclays HQ with 'fake oil' in middle of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:15:00Z Extinction Rebellion activists have sprayed fake oil over the Barclays head office in an apparent breach of lockdown rules. Full Article
amp Food For London Now faces: 'So much stress is alleviated when people have access to food' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:31:23Z Tam Carrigan from the Haringey Play Association shares his story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
amp Government hits 100,000-a-day coronavirus test target as Matt Hancock hails 'incredible achievement' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T15:55:00Z The Government has exceeded its 100,000-a-day coronavirus testing target, Matt Hancock has declared. Full Article
amp Boris Johnson insists lifting lockdown restrictions early would be 'worst thing we could do' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:21:00Z Boris Johnson has issued a reminder to the public that everyone must continue to respect lockdown measures if they want to see restrictions lifted sooner rather than later. Full Article
amp Sadiq Khan urges Londoners not to relax 'monumental effort' to beat coronavirus over Bank Holiday weekend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:15:00Z Mayor Sadiq Khan today made an urgent appeal to Londoners not to relax their "monumental effort" to beat coronavirus as the death toll in the capital's hospitals rose to 5,414. Full Article
amp Government demands Turkey refund or replace 'unusable' PPE after 400,000 gowns impounded By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:45:04Z The Government is requesting a refund or replacement for 400,000 medical gowns flown over from Turkey which were later deemed "unusable". Full Article
amp Family of 100-year-old burglary victim 'overwhelmed' by people's donations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:49:27Z Donations have poured in for a 100-year-old woman who was robbed after thieves tricked their way into her home in Darlington. Full Article
amp 'Notting Hill rapist' Anthony Maclean recommended for transfer to open prison By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:03:00Z An infamous sex predator dubbed "the Notting Hill rapist" has been recommended for transfer to an open prison. Full Article