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Arlene Foster says there may be ‘slight differences’ to easing lockdown measures across UK

Arlene Foster says there may be ‘slight differences’ to easing lockdown measures across UK

The total number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland is now at 430.

On the front line: From theatre performer to Nightingale porter

On the front line: From theatre performer to Nightingale porter

Martin Harding found work at the London Nightingale Hospital after the show he was performing in closed.

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

Sturgeon refuses to immediately adopt Johnson’s ‘stay alert’ message in Scotland

The First Minister said she will continue to use the ‘stay at home’ message to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, ‘given the critical point we are at’.

Avon to launch fashionable face masks across Europe

Avon to launch fashionable face masks across Europe

The chief executive said masks are expected to be become the new ‘must-have accessory’ as the world emerges from lockdown.

Retail footfall suffers greatest ever decline as shoppers stay at home

Retail footfall suffers greatest ever decline as shoppers stay at home

Springboard’s latest monthly footfall monitor revealed a ‘decline of unprecedented magnitude’ in April.

Decisions on shops reopening should be based on safety – retail group

Decisions on shops reopening should be based on safety – retail group

British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson said she expects a ‘gradual lifting’ of lockdown measures.

Dock where Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle spent final days given protected status

Dock where Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle spent final days given protected status

The submerged mud berth near Paglesham in Essex has been designated as a scheduled monument on the advice of Historic England.

Police group calls pandemic response ‘wishy-washy’

Police group calls pandemic response ‘wishy-washy’

The Metropolitan Police Federation said the Government was sending out mixed messages.

What the papers say – May 10

What the papers say – May 10

The front pages are led by Boris Johnson’s anticipated “road map” to a new normality.

Nandy accuses Raab of ‘unforgivable failings’ over handling of Harry Dunn case

Nandy accuses Raab of ‘unforgivable failings’ over handling of Harry Dunn case

The 19-year-old was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire on August 27.

Family recreates Royal Highland Show in garden with Lego and Playmobil

Family recreates Royal Highland Show in garden with Lego and Playmobil

Lorna Muirhead and her family are regulars at the Highland games every year.

New ‘stay alert’ slogan criticised after it is leaked ahead of PM’s speech

New ‘stay alert’ slogan criticised after it is leaked ahead of PM’s speech

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said a ‘broader’ slogan is needed as the Government tries to restart the economy.

Mixed reactions to Government’s new Covid-19 slogan

Mixed reactions to Government’s new Covid-19 slogan

Britons are now set to be asked to ‘Stay alert, control the virus, save lives’.

UK sends 50,000 coronavirus test samples to US after problems in lab network

UK sends 50,000 coronavirus test samples to US after problems in lab network

The news came as the number of daily coronavirus tests fell below the 100,000 target for a seventh day in a row.

PM to unveil Covid-19 alert system with new message to ‘control the virus’

PM to unveil Covid-19 alert system with new message to ‘control the virus’

On Monday, the Government will publish a 50-page document outlining the full plan to cautiously re-start the economy to MPs.

Harry says life has ‘changed dramatically’ in video message about Invictus Games

Harry says life has ‘changed dramatically’ in video message about Invictus Games

The 2020 Invictus Games were due to be held in The Hague, but the event has been postponed to 2021 due to Covid-19.

Covid survivor Archie enjoys first family walk after testing negative

Covid survivor Archie enjoys first family walk after testing negative

The four-year-old was diagnosed with coronavirus at the end of March while having treatment for rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma.

Harry Dunn’s parents call for parliamentary inquiry into son’s death

Harry Dunn’s parents call for parliamentary inquiry into son’s death

Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn said they felt ‘uplifted’ after meeting the shadow foreign secretary, Lisa Nandy.

Record number of migrant crossings as UK basks in bank holiday sun

Record number of migrant crossings as UK basks in bank holiday sun

This included 51 migrants packed aboard a single inflatable boat.

Government ‘very concerned’ about Covid-19 deaths among minority communities

Government ‘very concerned’ about Covid-19 deaths among minority communities

Black people are four times more likely to die with coronavirus, according to the ONS

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