in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Police officer shot dead and another fighting for life after gunman opens fire in Louisiana By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:19:00Z A police officer has died and another is fighting for his life after a shooting in Louisiana. Full Article
in The Londoner: Douze points! Isolation Song Contest is coming By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:29:00Z In today's Diary: Unofficial Eurovision replacement planned / David Nicholls on his unkind friend / Robert Halfon has too many Whatsapp groups / Simon Hoare creates new barnet formula Full Article
in Police called to same house 30 times in one month over lockdown breaches By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:47:00Z Tenants made their neighbours' lives a misery through their 'excessive noise and anti-social behaviour' Full Article
in '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
in Finsbury Park incident: Person dies on Tube tracks at busy north London station By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:29:00Z A person has died on the tracks at a busy north London Tube station. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Coronavirus: Latest advice on testing and how it can help in Covid-19 battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T11:29:00Z As the Government ramps up testing this is all you need to know about getting tests and what they could mean in the battle against coronavirus. Full Article
in HeadFIT: Prince Harry spearheads new mental fitness tool for armed forces By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T11:44:02Z The Duke of Sussex has helped launch a new mental fitness platform aiming to help servicemen and women manage their mental health. Full Article
in How long could the coronavirus lockdown last in the UK? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:50:00Z Today on his return to No.10 after being hospitalised for coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said lifting lockdown now would "throw away the sacrifice of the British people", adding that "this is the moment of maximum risk". Full Article
in UK weather forecast: End to sunshine and warm weather as UK enters sixth week of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:23:00Z Britain is saying goodbye to weeks of warm weather with temperatures set to tumble for the sixth week of lockdown. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in New Zealand ban on military-style guns to come into force from next month after Christchurch shootings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-03-21T09:58:00Z Military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand from next month under tough new laws announced today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in London after Lockdown: Chart Britain a way back to prosperity, senior figures urge PM By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:29:00Z Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine today leads a chorus of business leaders and grandees urging Boris Johnson to feed the "hunger for hope" in locked-down Britain by mapping out a clear route back to prosperity. Full Article
in London after Lockdown: Let business in on the secret of how we can get back on track By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:20:00Z Planning is fundamental for any business. We not only plan for good times, but also for bad. And these are indeed bad. Full Article
in UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by lowest number since March By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T15:48:00Z The death toll among coronavirus patients in UK hospitals has risen by the lowest one-day total since March 30. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Dalston assault: Murder charge after man dies after attack in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:31:41Z A man has been charged with murder after a man died following an assault in east London. Full Article
in Murder probe in Putney after man, 42, dies after stabbing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:40:18Z A murder probe has been launched in Putney after a 42-year-old man died after a stabbing in Putney. Full Article
in Rise in road traffic despite coronavirus lockdown remaining in place By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T18:25:43Z Road traffic levels have increased despite the coronavirus lockdown remaining in place, new figures show. Full Article
in Some NHS services paused due to coronavirus to be restored as number of Covid-19 patients in hospital falls By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T15:33:00Z NHS services including cancer care and mental health support which were paused due to the coronavirus outbreak will be restored from Tuesday, Matt Hancock has announced. Full Article
in Rishi Sunak announces new micro loan scheme for small businesses worth up to £50,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:45:00Z Loans to be available from next week as Government ramps up efforts to save small businesses from collapsing under financial fallout of Covid-19 crisis Full Article
in 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
in Murder probe after 88-year-old man found dead at home in Godstone, Surrey By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:29:00Z A murder probe has been launched after an 88-year-old man was found dead at a property in Surrey. Full Article
in Camden shooting: Man in 30s rushed to hospital after incident in Queens Crescent By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:06:00Z A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in Camden. Full Article
in Virgin Media goes down across UK as customers struggle to get online By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T18:32:00Z Virgin Media, one of the UK's largest internet providers, has apologised after its broadband service crashed for thousands of customers. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Captain Tom Moore sent 125,000 cards for his 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T21:24:00Z A school in Bedfordshire has been flooded with thousands of cards from well wishers across the globe for Captain Tom Moore's upcoming 100th birthday. Full Article
in University students more anxious than excited about starting careers due to Covid-19, study finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T22:50:06Z University students have told how they are more anxious than excited about starting their careers after graduation amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 28 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T04:02:00Z Full Article
in 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
in '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
in 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