av US actor and Broadway singer Nick Cordero loses leg due to coronavirus complications, wife says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T09:24:23Z Broadway star Nick Cordero's wife said coronavirus complications have led the star to need a leg amputation. Full Article
av Sir David Attenborough issues emotive plea for world to 'stop waste and cherish our planet' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T12:05:40Z Sir David Attenborough warned humans had a "last chance" to change their behaviour and save the planet as he urged people to "stop waste of any kind". Full Article
av Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals passes 16,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T12:07:00Z The coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals has passed 16,000. Full Article
av 'Very good chance' of coronavirus vaccine but no certainty, says leading scientist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T14:18:57Z A team of scientists are due to start clinical trials towards the end of next week Full Article
av Food For London Now: UK food waste czar Ben Elliot warns pandemic could leave millions hungry By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T13:27:00Z Ben Elliot, the government's food waste Czar, has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could leave millions of Britons hungry. Full Article
av Coronavirus UK LIVE: Covid-19 hospital deaths pass 16,000 as Downing Street hits back at criticism of pandemic response By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T17:41:00Z The Government is facing a mounting backlash over its response to the coronavirus pandemic while the death toll of Covid-19 in UK hospitals has passed 16,000. Full Article
av Kangaroo hops through empty Australian streets amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:24:00Z A kangaroo was spotted hopping through the empty streets of Adelaide amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
av Coronavirus vaccine is a 'long shot' and will take time, chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:15:32Z The Government's chief scientific adviser has warned that coronavirus vaccines are "long shots" after human trials are set to begin within the next seven days. Full Article
av Heartbreak for families of devoted NHS nurse, radiology worker and GP who died with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:16:00Z Tributes have been paid to three more NHS workers who have lost their lives with coronavirus. Full Article
av What is furlough? Employees' rights amid coronavirus and pay information By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00Z Key questions about furlough answered by David Barzilay from tax, accounting and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg Full Article
av NHS medics fear life or death decisions in treating coronavirus patients amid PPE row By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:36:00Z RAF plane still awaiting go-ahead for flight to Turkey to collect supplies Full Article
av Top doctor: Care home shielding 'completely failed' during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:55:52Z Shielding of care and nursing homes has "completely failed", a GP and academic said today amid fears that the number of elderly people who have died is far higher than official statistics show. Full Article
av Sales surge at Mr Kipling maker as shoppers stock up their cupboards during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:16:00Z Full Article
av Prince Philip hails everyone from healthcare workers to rubbish collectors as they help nation battle coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:30:00Z The Duke of Edinburgh's tribute about the 'vital and urgent work being done by so many' is his first major statement since his retirement in 2017 Full Article
av MI5 chief: Medically trained spies have switched to coronavirus fight By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:13:36Z Spies with medical qualifications have been switched from fighting terrorism to join the national fight against coronavirus, the head of MI5 revealed today. Full Article
av CCTV appeal after brick thrown at paramedic's window in Slough leaves them 'unable to go to work' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:19:07Z A paramedic was left unable to go to work after a brick was thrown through their car window. Full Article
av New York woman creates exchange for unused travel cards to go to key workers during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:09:50Z As the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide, one woman in New York has devised a simple system to ease the financial burden for those risking their lives on the frontline. Full Article
av Take heart: it feels like worst of coronavirus outbreak is past, in London at least By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:35:00Z A senior doctor at a major London teaching hospital writes from the front line Full Article
av Human vaccine trials set to begin as health chiefs warn of 'second wave' of Covid-19 deaths if lockdown rules are flouted By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T22:19:00Z Trials of a vaccine that could protect against Covid-19 are to begin in the UK. Full Article
av Gavin Williamson says he wants 'nothing more than to re-open schools' but can't give a date until coronavirus lockdown criteria are met By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T17:54:00Z No date can yet be set for re-opening schools in England, the Education Secretary has said, following reports children could be back in the classroom in just three weeks. Full Article
av France will have to live with coronavirus amid brutal economic crisis, says PM By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:54:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
av Government's furlough scheme opens today as millions apply for financial support during coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:25:00Z What is furlough? Read more HERE Full Article
av Contact tracing 'most promising approach' for ending coronavirus lockdown measures, major report says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:10:00Z A major study has deemed increasing testing and contact tracing in the community the "most promising approach" to lifting coronavirus lockdown measures in the short term. Full Article
av Transport for London to place staff on furlough scheme during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:37:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
av Lowest rise in UK coronavirus death toll for two weeks as total jumps by 449 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:34:00Z The number of people who have died in hospital in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus has jumped by 449, the lowest increase in two weeks. Full Article
av Tribute to 'kind and generous' occupational therapist who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:12:09Z Vivek Sharma was described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous Full Article
av Prince Charles pays tribute to NHS staff who have made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in serving public during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:30:50Z The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NHS staff who have made the "ultimate sacrifice" serving the British public during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av 'Hugely respected' emergency consultant dies after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:06:00Z An emergency consultant, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital, has died after contracting Covid-19. Full Article
av Oil prices in US drop below zero for first time in history as demand plunges amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:18:00Z Oil prices in the US have dropped into negative territory due to collapse in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av Furlough scheme boss claims HMRC site can cope and applicants will have their cash by end of month By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:31:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
av Deficit could hit £300 billion amid race to keep economy alive during coronavirus crisis, report shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:04:35Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
av Donald Trump unveils plan to suspend all immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T02:37:00Z The move, which the US leader announced in a tweet in the early hours of Tuesday, effectively achieves a long-term policy goal of the president to curb immigration, making use of the crisis to do so. Full Article
av UK coronavirus LIVE: Lockdown measures could go on for months as WHO warns 'worst is yet to come' in worldwide Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:10:00Z The UK's coronavirus lockdown measures could continue for months with the public urged to stick with the stay home guidance. Full Article
av Rumours that Kim Jong-un is 'gravely ill' following heart surgery are denied by South Korea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:43:00Z Rumours that Kim Jong-Un is in a "fragile condition" after apparent heart surgery have been denied by South Korean officials. Full Article
av World Health Organisation chief warns 'worst yet ahead of us' in coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:17:00Z The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av Young people anxious about impact of coronavirus on education, Snapchat survey finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:08:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
av Michael Gove denies three-phase lockdown exit plan as he launches staunch defence of Boris Johnson's coronavirus response By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:29:00Z Michael Gove insisted the Government "should not be thinking of lifting" lockdown restrictions yet as he launched a staunch defence of Boris Johnson's management of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
av Questions raised over coronavirus pandemic response with Boris Johnson's initial actions criticised By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T05:32:00Z Questions have been raised over the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with Boris Johnson's early actions amid the crisis criticised. Full Article
av Bear wanders through empty streets in Italy amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:32:55Z A bear has been spotted wandering the empty streets of Italy amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
av Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36m before coronavirus pandemic gripped UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:12:00Z Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36 million in the three months to February, before the coronavirus pandemic gripped the UK, official figures showed. Full Article
av Oktoberfest cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:27:00Z Oktoberfest has been cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T00:30:00Z Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure a government bailout due to impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
av Virtual work experience to help students beat coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:42:00Z Businesses are giving schoolchildren virtual work experience placements to prevent them from missing out on opportunities during the coronavirus. Full Article
av Sales of baking goods and alcohol soar amid coronavirus lockdown as beauty products and flowers fall out of favour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:33:22Z Sales of baking ingredients, frozen vegetables and alcohol are rising amid the coronavirus lockdown, while fewer people are buying beauty products and flowers, new analysis shows. Full Article
av Fourfold increase in deaths with coronavirus crisis for elderly deepening By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:15:13Z Nearly one in six coronavirus fatalities have happened outside hospital, latest figures reveal Full Article
av Paris suburbs hit by second night of riots over coronavirus lockdown curbs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:23:19Z Riots erupted on the outskirts of Paris for a second night as young people fought with police and unleashed fireworks amid growing unrest over the impact of lockdown restrictions. Full Article
av Jobless figures rise and vacancies start to dry up as John Lewis reveals 17% drop in sales during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:13:00Z The first official signs of the jobs fallout from the coronavirus lockdown emerged today as figures showed the number of people in paid employment falling and job vacancies starting to dry up. Full Article
av Moment woman coughs at police after being arrested amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:46:00Z Northumbria Police warn such behaviour will be treated 'incredibly seriously' after Charlene Merrifield sent to prison for four months Full Article
av Heartwarming moment NHS staff applaud nurse as she leaves intensive care after 23 days fighting for life against coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:51:00Z This is the heartwarming moment more than 100 NHS staff applaud a nurse as she leaves intensive care after spending 23 days in the ward fighting for her life against coronavirus. Full Article
av Incredible street art springs up around UK and Ireland amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:36:52Z Incredible street art and graffiti has been popping up across the UK and Ireland over the last few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic grips the world. Full Article