England players have donated more than £1million to the NHS to help the continued fight against the coronavirus crisis.

AS THEY grapple with the gargantuan challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, ministers are under continual fire for their handling of the crisis. According to a brigade of armchair critics and political axe-grinders, the Government has failed on every front, from the inadequate supply of medical equipment to the dismal lack of preparedness.

Our immediate economic prospects for this country could hardly look grimmer. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Britain is on track for the worst slump in decades. In alarming terms, the extent of the recession was set out by a report this week from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility.

IN ITS unprecedented scale and potential for devastation, the coronavirus pandemic represents the biggest peacetime challenge ever faced by a British government. On every front, from the NHS to the economy, ministers have gargantuan responsibilities.

HARRY Enfield is an enduring British comedy legend. Central to his appeal has been his ability to create a cast of characters who are both hilariously original and instantly recognisable.

THE wards are almost deserted. Few patients fill the beds. But this is not a story of institutional failure. On the contrary, the emptiness of the vast temporary Nightingale hospital in London is a shining tribute to how well the NHS has handled the coronavirus pandemic.

THE heavy skies matched the sombre mood of the nation. As people across Britain paused yesterday for a minute's silence to honour the healthcare workers who have fallen in the deadly coronavirus pandemic, a heart-rending sense of poignancy was mixed with a profound feeling of gratitude.

A WEEK into Winston Churchill's prime ministership in May 1940, the war was going disastrously. As Western Europe buckled in the face of the German onslaught, the Nazi regime looked invincible. Yet even in this dark hour, Churchill bristled with defiance. "I think I see my way through," he told his son Randolph.

Through the scale of its devastating impact, the coronavirus pandemic could have fractured Britain. Yet the ordeal has strengthened the spirit of our country. In the face of this unprecedented crisis, the public has shown solidarity rather than selfishness, unity instead of division.

HYPOCRISY is one of the aggravating sins of the progressive elite. There is nothing more sickening than the failure of prominent figures to abide by the standards they seek to impose on others. Such double standards can be found in socialists who rage against private education but send their children to fee-paying schools, or in eco warriors who wail about carbon footprints while globe-trotting in luxury jets.

THE commemoration was heartfelt, the nostalgia moving, the gratitude profound.

KEIR STARMER's secret weapon against Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been revealed by Professor Tim Bale who detailed what the Labour leader can succeed in.

Through the scale of its devastating impact, the coronavirus pandemic could have fractured Britain. Yet the ordeal has strengthened the spirit of our country. In the face of this unprecedented crisis, the public has shown solidarity rather than selfishness, unity instead of division.

HYPOCRISY is one of the aggravating sins of the progressive elite. There is nothing more sickening than the failure of prominent figures to abide by the standards they seek to impose on others. Such double standards can be found in socialists who rage against private education but send their children to fee-paying schools, or in eco warriors who wail about carbon footprints while globe-trotting in luxury jets.

THE commemoration was heartfelt, the nostalgia moving, the gratitude profound.

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with Newcastle ahead of an imminent multi-million pound takeover.

The summer transfer window is nearly upon us as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League look to strengthen for whenever the new season starts. Express Sport brings you the latest updates throughout the day.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN has made further changes to their policy in a bid to instil confidence in customers and reduce the risk of financial losses for customers.

More than two months after a black man was shot to death while jogging on a Sunday afternoon, Georgia investigators concluded that the facts show enough evidence to jail a white father and son on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault.

An Indianapolis photographer met a New Jersey painter on Instagram because they liked each other's work. Now they're married and run an art business.

Epidemics aren't new. This is how Hoosiers have weathered them in the past.

The alarming rise of anti-Semitism in this country and other parts of the world is completely unacceptable, a letter to the editor says.

Our state is taking the wise step of reducing unnecessary public gatherings and that includes voting.

Bulldogs senior hits a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to knock off Xavier in the Big East regular-season finale.

Providence has dominated the series with Butler,12-4

While in Indianapolis, Rob Reiner shared his thoughts on Harvey Weinstein, Donald Trump and what steps can be taken to stop sexual harassment.

When coronavirus precautions forced Shadi Khoury's non-essential business, Indy E Cigs, to stop production, he began bottling hand sanitizer instead.

As Dallara's Stefano DePonti saw his parent company begin to manufacture parts for ventilators back in Italy, he knew the IndyCar shop needed to step in to help fight COVID-19.

The latest school shooting seemed to come with a feeling of resignation that nothing will change. We can't let that feeling dominate.

The Kansas commit threw five touchdown passes against a defense that entered the game allowing just 6.5 points per game.

It's been five years since Indiana's controversial Religion Freedom and Restoration Act was passed, igniting a firestorm.

After his name popped up in trade rumors the Colts spent a third-round pick on a safety. Are the Colts preparing for a future without Malik Hooker?

Michael Jordan returned from retirement on March 19, 1995, against the Indiana Pacers at Market Square Arena

Indiana Pacers staff had one day to prepare for what suddenly became the world's biggest sporting event

The Adidas move was expected; each side alleges the other is at fault

The Adidas move was expected; each side alleges the other is at fault

The US women's football team file an appeal against a court's decision to dismiss their bid for equal pay.

A beachgoers favorite item must be the canopy tent. You can relax under it, watch the sea, and save yourself from the sun; all at the same time! Many of us even use these sheds in other places like parks, camps, mountains, and even backyards. When it comes to canopies, there’s actually no definite site. […]

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A federal judge overseeing the college admissions case on Friday declined to dismiss charges against Lori Loughlin and her co-defendants.

Vanessa Bryant has filed a claim against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over deputies sharing "unauthorized" photos of the scene of the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter and seven others.

England's new coach will not have a honeymoon period

Why England's World Cup future continues to look gloomy

At exactly 1500 on 8 May 1945, British PM Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe.

India does not have the PPE kits it needs to protect its doctors and police from Covid-19 infection.

In keeping with the best video game remakes, “Black Mesa” is a perfect complement to your rose-tinted memories, with modern-day graphics and extensive level design tweaks.

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $226 million loan to help Cameroon to combat the coronavirus as it faced plunging oil revenues.

New England has a negative point differential heading into Week 4 for the first time since 2008.

Smith has lived up to expectations in 2018, completing 66 of 96 passes (career-high 69 percent) for 767 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.

Michel will face a Chicago Bears defense that stops opposing rushers a league-low 13 percent of the time.

Six teams are on a bye this week, giving stars like Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., Andrew Luck, Zach Ertz and A.J. Green the week off. Here are three players that could have big games in their stead.