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World War Two veteran, 98, with lung condition recovers from coronavirus

Douglas Moore, who also has a lung condition, received a round of applause as he was discharged from Kettering General Hospital.




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Boris Johnson pays respects at Westminster Abbey ahead of VE Day celebrations

The Prime Minister was welcomed to the abbey by the Dean of Westminster, and lit a candle on the eve on the 75th anniversary of the Allied v




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Legal proceedings launched against Andrew ‘over unpaid ski resort bill’

Le Temps newspaper says the chalet was bought in 2014.




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Coronavirus lockdown faces test of long weekend before PM’s announcement

Officials will scrutinise the latest data on the spread of the disease, and ministers are expected to convene over the weekend.




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UK remembers the end of World War Two on VE Day anniversary

Despite large-scale public events being unable to go ahead, tributes will be paid by members of the royal family.




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Increase in driving blamed on ‘lockdown fatigue’

RAC data shows that drivers clocked up 23% more miles per day last week compared with four weeks earlier.




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Lower paid essential workers ‘substantially constrained’ over childcare

The report stated that the groups identified are not an exhaustive list of essential employees.




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Consumer confidence ‘severely depressed’ as families sit on their cash

A new survey by GfK found there was a slight overall improvement in mood but fears for the future remain.




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AI used to create ‘one-stop shop’ of coronavirus scientific research

It is hoped the development will accelerate the search for promising new drug targets and treatments.




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At-risk workers must have right to be furloughed, says charity

Citizens Advice claims cancer patients are among those having to go to work despite being eligible for the job retention scheme.




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Call to ‘grab chance’ to end overfishing in Europe’s seas amid lockdown

A drop in demand from overseas markets and restaurants at home means 2020 could be the first year without overfishing in European waters.




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GCHQ reveals last message from German Second World War network

Historian Tony Comer says it is ‘a small insight into the real people behind the machinery of war’.




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VE Day remembered as 'day of hope' and lockdown exit plans lead the papers

The marking of Victory in Europe and the coronavirus lead the Friday papers.




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How Florence Nightingale shaped the way modern nurses are tackling coronavirus

Nightingale pioneered many of the practices carried out today, such as maintaining good hygiene and regularly washing hands




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Queen’s televised addresses just weeks apart

The monarch will speak to the nation on Friday to mark 75 years since VE Day.




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Public urged to resist going outdoors over bank holiday weekend

Resist the urge to sunbath and socialise despite hints from the PM lockdown might be eased soon, Dominic Raab said.




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Nine veterans die with Covid-19 at Royal Chelsea Hospital

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw revealed the losses ahead of VE Day on Friday.




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In Pictures: Then and now – 75 years since VE Day

Celebrations will be very different during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Exclusive: Hospices to receive government supplies of PPE after warning of chronic shortages

Hospices are set to receive weekly supplies of critical personal protective equipment from the government.




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VE Day 75 in pictures: Britons bring out the bunting

Major events were cancelled due to coronavirus, but there was still the chance to bring some colour to the event.




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Six-week-old baby among latest Covid-19 deaths as UK death toll rises to 31,241

The coronavirus death toll in the UK has risen to 31,241 after a further 626 reported deaths, according to the Department of Health.




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UK nations may move at different speeds on easing lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon says

The First Minister of Scotland said the lockdown would continue in Scotland.




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More than 20 million Americans file for unemployment during coronavirus crisis

Some 20.5 million jobs have vanished in the worst monthly loss on record.




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'No need to get worked up': Britons urged to abide by coronavirus lockdown rules ahead of Sunday's review

It comes as a six-week-old baby was among the 332 deaths announced by NHS England.




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How do the UK nations differ over easing lockdown?

The four parts of the UK could now move at "different speeds" in adapting their coronavirus restrictions.




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Captain Tom Moore shares memories of wartime in VE Day ITV documentary

Captain Tom Moore has shared his memories of wartime in a special ITV documentary, Captain Tom's War.




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The Queen's praise for a nation that WWII veterans would still 'recognise and admire'

It is rare for the Queen to give a national televised addressed so it is a measure of the times we are living through, writes Chris Ship.




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Second World War veterans join Trump at VE Day ceremony

The men ranged in age from 96 to 100.




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Lockdown plan emerges: masks at work, visitor quarantine and more cycle lanes

Indications are emerging about the plan the Prime Minister will set out on Sunday for lifting the lockdown in England.




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VE Day celebrations and potential lockdown easing lead the papers

Saturday’s papers are dominated by the 75th anniversary of VE Day.




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90-year anniversary since St Kilda islanders requested evacuation

Members of the remote community wrote to the secretary of state for Scotland asking for help on May 10, 1930.




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'The world has lost one of the greats': Magician Roy Horn dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus

Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75.




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Education unions give warnings over schools reopening

The measures include extra money for deep cleaning and personal protective equipment.




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Mandatory quarantine for UK arrivals would be devastating, trade body warns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the move in an address to the nation on Sunday.




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Travel, garden centres and schools – how England’s lockdown could be eased

People in England are eagerly awaiting Boris Johnson’s announcement on Sunday around what changes might be made to the lockdown.




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Liberation 75: How Channel Islanders are marking the anniversary under lockdown

Islanders have been finding ways to mark the anniversary and help the spirit of the Liberation shine during difficult circumstances.




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Coronavirus: Further 346 people die after testing positive for Covid-19 in UK

Officials have urged Britons to follow lockdown rules during the sunny weekend.




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'Never seen anything like it': US coronavirus havoc revealed

The United States has become the world leader in COVID-19 cases while posting its biggest spike in unemployment claims in history.




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'I love waking up to Cuomo': US governors shine in coronavirus crisis

State governors like New York's Andrew Cuomo are making the big decisions on the coronavirus outbreak, and are providing a vivid contrast to Donald Trump.




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Singapore, Malaysia announce billions in stimulus to prop up economies as coronavirus spreads

Singapore and Malaysia are spending billions to keep their economies afloat, while Indonesia has reported its largest rise in cases in a single day.




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Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate during the worsening emergency.




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'They were coming now, with isolation orders': stuck in limbo in Vail

In quarantine in the US ski resort town, Ruth Ritchie was out of choices as she waited for test results that never came.




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Britain's Prime Minister, Health Secretary and Chief Medical Officer all hit by coronavirus in a single day

In the middle of a national crisis, three of the four key figures leading Britain's response have been knee-capped by COVID-19.




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Virus turns New York from bustling metropolis to open-air museum

In the days before the virus, strolling down Broadway felt like swimming through a sea of people. Now it feels like wandering around a forsaken movie set.




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The war within the war over coronavirus

China and the US are waging a battle to shape the global narrative over responsibility for the outbreak.




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Jacinda Ardern adds toilet training to the mix at home amidst coronavirus lockdown

As if the pandemic wasn't enough to deal with, the New Zealand Prime Minister is helping toilet train her toddler.




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Human rights clampdown as virus spreads in south-east Asia: experts

Authoritarian leaders across south-east Asia are putting tighter controls on their citizens as the coronavirus spreads and infections rise.




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'Better to die standing': a European strongman scoffs at coronavirus

Seen as one of Europe's most restrictive countries, Belarus is taking a more laissez-faire approach to the spread of the deadly coronavirus.




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'Urban centres will be engulfed': coronavirus cases surge beyond New York

Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly in cities across the United States, with major hot spots emerging in Detroit, Miami, Chicago and New Orleans.




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Amid coronavirus outbreak, Hungary's Viktor Orban reaches for unchecked power

Rights groups said the move effectively suspends democracy in the European Union member state in the name of fighting the coronavirus.