in Have the five key tests for easing lockdown been met? One expert gives his view By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T04:38:00Z Full Article
in Mundane acts of lockdown life celebrated in photography exhibition to support NHS workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T16:11:00Z The mundanity of coronavirus lockdown life is being celebrated in a photography exhibition to raise money for frontline workers. Full Article
in Boris Johnson beamed onto White Cliffs of Dover in coronavirus death toll protest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:42:52Z Boris Johnson's face has lit up the White Cliffs of Dover as part of a protest message at the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
in 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
in Four-year-old girl with cancer tearfully reunites with father after seven weeks apart in lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:38:35Z A four-year-old girl battling a rare form of leukaemia has been reunited with her dad after seven weeks apart in lockdown. Full Article
in Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:46:07Z Around 500 people have been forced to flee their homes due to raging wildfires in the Florida Panhandle, authorities have confirmed. Full Article
in 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
in Drug dealers posing as joggers and key workers to avoid detection during Covid-19 lockdown, expert says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:33:55Z Drug dealers are adopting new disguises so they can move around freeley during the coronavirus lockdown, a gang expert has said. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Nine Chelsea Pensioners fall victim to coronavirus as hospital prepares to mark VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:47:00Z The Royal Hospital Chelsea today revealed that nine of its residents had died from the coronavirus. Full Article
in Captain Tom Moore: How the war veteran captured the hearts of the nation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:43:00Z The war veteran has raised more than £30million so far Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Virus death rate in London almost double other regions — with poorest hit the hardest, ONS analysis shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:45:00Z Full Article
in Fresh 30-day track and trace deadline set as Matt Hancock speeds up war on coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:10:00Z Full-scale tracking and tracing of new coronavirus infections by the end of this month was today made an official Government target. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Headteachers warn staff shortages and social distancing challenges will make it hard to reopen schools By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:48:00Z Low staff numbers and a lack of PPE are among the challenges facing schools as they draw together plans to reopen. Full Article
in Injured army veteran to play video games for 24 hours in VE Day charity appeal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:35:34Z An army veteran forced into early retirement by injury is playing video games for 24 hours on VE Day to raise money for the charity that helped him through "dark times." Full Article
in '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
in Mourners line streets to pay tribute to 'much-loved' paramedic who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:37:00Z People have lined the streets to pay their respects to a "fantastic" paramedic and "great family man" who died after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
in More than 40 children treated in London for 'hyper inflammatory new disease after seemingly contracting coronavirus' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:20:00Z More than 40 children have been treated in a specialist London hospital for a "hyper inflammatory" new disease after apparently contracting coronavirus, the Standard has been told. Full Article
in Coronavirus rate of infection 'much reduced and Covid-19 death toll falling' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:21:00Z The rate of transmission of coronavirus is "much reduced" and the death toll is steadily falling, the Downing Street press conference has heard. Full Article
in BAME Brits 'two or three times more likely to die from Covid-19,' new research finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:00:00Z British people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities are two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus, new research has found. Full Article
in 'Calculated' thieves steal 80,000 face masks meant for NHS workers on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T16:22:20Z Heartless thieves have stolen 80,000 face masks from a Manchester warehouse which were meant to be used by NHS and frontline workers fighting coronavirus. Full Article
in Up to 15,000 pubs could close due to coronavirus crisis, industry boss warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T16:33:26Z Up to 15,000 pubs face permanent closure if they cannot reopen before October, an industry boss has warned. Full Article
in Coronavirus 'not beaten yet' but UK can think about next phase of lockdown, Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:33:00Z The UK is past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak but the country is still at a "dangerous" stage of the pandemic, Dominic Raab has said. Full Article
in Donald Trump tests negative for coronavirus 'after valet infected' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T17:42:07Z US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have both tested negative for coronavirus, said a White House spokesman. Full Article
in McDonald's employees shot after telling customer to leave due to coronavirus restrictions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:41:00Z A number of McDonald's employees in America were shot on Wednesday after telling a customer to leave due to coronavirus restrictions, police said. Full Article
in VE Day schedule: Full timings for the day's events and celebrations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:26:00Z Celebrations kick off tomorrow morning! Full Article
in Finsbury Park incident: Police officers attacked after group 'acting suspiciously became violent' in Blackstock Road By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T18:44:00Z A number of police officers have been injured after responding to reports that men were "acting suspiciously" in Finsbury Park. Full Article
in Boris Johnson pays respects to fallen soldiers to mark VE Day on visit to Westminster Abbey By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T19:38:00Z Boris Johnson has paid his respects to fallen soldiers ahead of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on a visit to Westminster Abbey. Full Article
in Single dad who fostered 12 children takes in boy, 7, who had nowhere to go during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T20:55:20Z A single dad who has fostered 12 children has taken in another child who had nowhere else to go during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
in How to celebrate VE Day at home: From DIY bunting and banners to toasting war heroes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T12:25:00Z This year is the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marked the end of the Second World War on the continent. Full Article
in UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson vows only 'limited' lockdown changes as Brits clap for NHS heroes fighting Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T20:23:00Z Boris Johnson has said the Government will proceed with "maximum caution" when it comes to easing the coronavirus lockdown, with his spokesman adding that any changes next week will be "very limited". Full Article
in Stars pay tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:55:07Z Stars have paid tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
in 400,000 people in the UK could have coronavirus with 20,000 falling ill every day, say experts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:00:00Z Around 400,000 people in the UK could currently have coronavirus, according to a new official study, while experts say 20,000 more could be infected with the virus every day. Full Article
in Food For London Now: This is the biggest crisis since the war... thanks to the heroes feeding the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T05:27:00Z Londoners who lived through World War II have hailed the "heroes" behind the emergency food operation helping people in the capital get through the current crisis. Full Article
in VE Day at 75: Stunning Red Arrows and RAF Typhoons soar across Britain to mark WW2 victory By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:30:00Z The Red Arrows soared through London's skies this morning to mark the 75th anniversary VE Day. Full Article
in Captain Tom recalls 'very, very happy day' 75 years ago when 'fearsome' war in Europe ended By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:41:00Z Second World War veteran and NHS fundraising champion Captain Tom Moore has recalled the day the "fearsome war in Europe" ended 75 years ago. Full Article
in Boris Johnson's father Stanley admits breaking lockdown rules after grandchild born By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:40:00Z Boris Johnson's father has told how he broke Covid-19 lockdown rules to buy a newspaper after the Prime Minister's son was born. Full Article
in Rail chiefs 'plan to hike rail services to 70 per cent of normal timetable' in days By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:52:34Z Full Article
in Tensions grow over 'mixed messaging' as speculation mounts over coronavirus lockdown easing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:43:00Z Tensions are growing between the UK's regions over "mixed messaging" on when to lift restrictions, with speculation that rail services are set to be expanded from mid-May but strict lockdown measures could remain in place until June. Full Article
in Boris Johnson issues stirring VE Day statement calling for 'same spirit of national endeavour' during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T07:34:00Z Boris Johnson has issued a stirring statement as the UK comes together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, calling for Brits to show the "same spirit of national endeavor" during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
in Supermoon lights up night sky for last time in 2020 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:55:24Z People around the world saw a supermoon light up the night sky on Thursday for the third and final time in 2020. Full Article
in Police complain they are 'villains of pandemic' as they prepare for Bank Holiday weekend crackdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:02:56Z Cabinet Secretary Oliver Dowden admitted on Friday morning that the lockdown is facing a major test from the sunny weekend ahead. Full Article
in Battle of Britain veteran Terry Clark dies on the eve of VE Day at the age of 101 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:25:00Z Longtime friend pays tribute to war hero, who was involved in six kills, saying he was a "true gentleman" Full Article
in Legal proceedings launched against Duke of York 'over £5m unpaid ski resort bill' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:50:23Z Legal proceedings have reportedly been launched against the Duke of York over an unpaid bill relating to a Swiss chalet. Full Article