Ryanair set to axe 3,000 jobs as airline hit by coronavirus outbreak
Ryanair has said it expects up to 3,000 jobs to be lost as part of a restructuring of the airline.
Parents warned to look out for signs of online radicalisation during coronavirus lockdown
Parents, relatives and friends were today urged to raise the alarm if they fear that children are being radicalised during the lockdown as the Met warned that tip-offs about suspected extremists have plummeted.
Donald Trump claims he's seen evidence to suggest coronavirus originated in Chinese lab
Donald Trump has claimed he has seen evidence that coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab.
WHO says coronavirus 'natural in origin' after Trump's Chinese lab claim
A senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official has insisted Covid-19 is "natural in origin" after Donald Trump claimed to have seen evidence that the outbreak originated from a laboratory in China.
Family raising £232,000 to take son, four, to US for life-saving cancer vaccine
The family of a four-year-old boy with a rare form of cancer is raising money to take him to New York for a potentially life-saving vaccine.
NHS staff 'breaking down' on coronavirus frontline, Labour MP and A&E doctor warns
NHS staff are "breaking down" on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus, a Labour MP and A&E doctor has warned.
Passenger plane lands in UK carrying 10 million gloves for NHS staff on coronavirus frontline
A passenger plane has returned to the UK with ten million pairs of surgical gloves for NHS staff on the coronavirus frontline.
At least 13 arrested and 11 issued fines after police break up parties during lockdown
Police have arrested 13 people and issued 11 more with fines after breaking up two parties in Liverpool during coronavirus lockdown.
Social distancing measures to remain in place until vaccine, Michael Gove says
Some social distancing measures will remain in place until a coronavirus vaccine has been developed, Michael Gove has said.
Mike Pompeo claims US has 'significant amount of evidence' coronavirus emerged from Chinese laboratory
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed that the US has "a significant amount of evidence" that the new coronavirus emerged from a Chinese laboratory.
Murder charge over death of 'lovely and very gentle' man who sustained serious injuries in own home
A man has been charged with the murder of a "lovely and very gentle" man who sustained severe injuries in his own home.
UK coronavirus LIVE: Brits should expect 'new normal' until vaccine is developed as death toll jumps by 315
Brits may have to accept a "new normal" with social distancing measures remaining in place until a vaccine is available, Michael Gove has suggested.
Donald Trump claims US will develop coronavirus vaccine 'by the end of the year'
Donald Trump has claimed a coronavirus vaccine will be developed "by the end of this year".
HS2 Rebellion protesters block Euston building site entrance of controversial new high speed rail line
A group calling themselves 'HS2 Rebellion' have blocked the entrance to a building site at Euston.
Bikers fined for 200-mile round trip to buy fish and chips during coronavirus lockdown
Parents urged to remain vigilant as nearly 100 children are targeted by predators online in first month of lockdown
Nearly 100 children who were being targeted online by child abusers were saved by police in London during the first four weeks of the lockdown, Scotland Yard revealed today.
Government back to work guidelines for businesses: What your workplace could look like after lockdown
Draft proposals for how to return to work safely have been leaked and they paint a very different picture of the workplace post lockdown.
Somali sports star who died with Covid-19 escaped war to serve London as Tube engineer
An international basketball player who moved to London to escape Somalia's looming civil war has become one of the capital's latest victims of Covid-19.
Nike donates tens of thousands of trainers to health care workers on frontline of coronavirus crisis
Nike has donated tens of thousands of trainers to frontline healthcare workers fighting the pandemic around the world.
Fewer than 300 people quarantined as 18.1 million travellers entered UK before lockdown
Out of millions of visitors coming into the UK from coronavirus hotspots, less than 300 were put into quarantine in the three months before lockdown.
Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to NHS doctor who died after contracting coronavirus
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets for the funeral of a local doctor who "gave everything for the local community" and died after being infected with coronavirus.
Doctors fighting coronavirus turn to mobile dialysis machines to solve shortage of life-saving kit
Doctors at the London hospital at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak today told how they rapidly came up with innovative solutions when it ran out of vital life-saving equipment.
National Lottery website down: Britons unable to check results or enter Lotto draw as online services 'unavailable'
The National Lottery website is down due to a power failure, leaving users unable to check results or enter Wednesday's draw.
Police hunt 'deplorable' thugs who stole laptops and TVs from Royal Derby hospital at front line of virus
Give key workers on frontline of coronavirus outbreak a real living wage, says Archbishop of York
Key workers in the frontline battle against coronavirus should be paid a real living wage, the Archbishop of York has told the Lords.
Chinese people 'scared to venture out alone' amid rising coronavirus-related abuse, case study shows
Rising levels of racist abuse towards people of Chinese heritage is likely to escalate when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, an academic has warned.
India gas leak: At least nine killed and hundreds rushed to hospital after accident in Andhra Pradesh
At least nine people have been killed and hundreds were rushed to hospital after a chemical gas leak in southern India.
Nine Chelsea Pensioners fall victim to coronavirus as hospital prepares to mark VE Day
The Royal Hospital Chelsea today revealed that nine of its residents had died from the coronavirus.
Fresh 30-day track and trace deadline set as Matt Hancock speeds up war on coronavirus
Full-scale tracking and tracing of new coronavirus infections by the end of this month was today made an official Government target.
Mourners line streets to pay tribute to 'much-loved' paramedic who died after contracting coronavirus
People have lined the streets to pay their respects to a "fantastic" paramedic and "great family man" who died after contracting coronavirus.
'Calculated' thieves steal 80,000 face masks meant for NHS workers on coronavirus frontline
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.
Queen recalls being 'swept along on a tide of happiness and relief' during VE Day celebrations
The Queen's memories of her VE Day celebrations have been shared by Buckingham Palace to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
Four people fined for driving 200 miles to look at boat
Four people have been fined after attempting to drive from Dorset to Milford Haven to look at a boat.
Thousands tune in to watch Katherine Jenkins sing wartime favourites in an empty Royal Albert Hall to mark VE Day
Thousands have tuned in to watch Katherine Jenkins' stunning performance in front of an empty Royal Albert Hall as she marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Brexit trade timeline 'virtually impossible', says Deputy Irish Premier
Deputy Irish Premier Simon Coveney has said the Covid-19 pandemic has made the timeline for a UK-EU trade deal "virtually impossible".
UK weather forecast: Brits set to bask in glorious sunshine as temperatures soar to scorching 26C
The UK is set to bask in glorious sunshine on Saturday with temperatures forecast to hit 26C (78.8F).
Next steps of UK lockdown 'to include face masks at work, more cycle lanes and visitor quarantine'
UK arrivals could be told to self-isolate for 14-days PM will reportedly recommend face masks while at work or on public transport More money will be set aside for cycle lanes to limit rush hour travel
Boris Johnson urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to help world find Covid-19 vaccine in VE Day phone call
Boris Johnson has asked Vladimir Putin if Russia would help play a more integrated role in global efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine.
Arrivals in UK airports and sea ports 'to enter enforced quarantine for two weeks'
One trade body said the quarantine period would have a devastating impact on the UK aviation industry and wider economy
UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson's lockdown easing 'will be in line with Wales' as official death toll rises above 31,500
Police 'fighting losing battle' over lockdown as 'hundreds' gather for picnics in east London sunshine
Police say they are "fighting a losing battle" over enforcing the lockdown after "hundreds" turned out in parks across east London to enjoy picnics in the sunshine.
Clementine is a sweet drama but too easy to peel, says Chris Knight
‘EVIL’: Ben Shapiro shines damning spotlight on how media’s partisan selective outrage has impacted DeSantis vs. Cuomo in the polls
SpaceX has fired Starship’s Raptor engine, and the vehicle still stands
Researchers engineer photosynthetic bacteria to produce hydrogen
Rocket Report: Military space plane returns to pad, SLS engine costs soar
Appenines to Afghanistan: Eric Newby's travels in pictures
A new virtual exhibition, What the Traveller Saw, the first of its kind by the Royal Geographical Society, marks the centenary of the birth of the writer and former Observer travel editor
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