Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionCoronavirus: The effects on the most vulnerable Disabled people are “forgotten” by the government’s coronavirus strategy, putting “lives at risk”, charities say. A cross-party group of MPs has written to the prime minister calling for a “disability-inclusive” response. They say isolation, a lack of social care, and […]
Image copyright Press Association Image caption Michelle O’Neill warns relaxation of lockdown measures will be “gradual and slow” Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has warned people not to expect major change when lockdown rules are reviewed next week. Ms O’Neill said any changes to Covid-19 restrictions would be “gradual and slow”. She said she hoped […]
Image copyright Getty Images Labour’s ruling body has appointed barrister Martin Forde QC to lead an investigation into the leaking of a report into the party’s handling of anti-Semitism allegations. The dossier claimed anti-Jeremy Corbyn sentiment among Labour staff hindered efforts to tackle the issue. But others say the report was leaked in an attempt […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Lockdown restrictions will need to be eased cautiously, the first minister says People will not use services reopened when the coronavirus lockdown is eased if they “don’t think it’s safe”, the first minister has warned. Mark Drakeford said the process would need to be “careful and cautious and we […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Testing in England was expanded earlier this week Twelve of Wales’ Conservative MPs have expressed “alarm” at the “disparity” between England and Wales on coronavirus testing. Wales has not followed England in expanding testing to people with symptoms if they are over-65 or need to leave home for work, […]
Image copyright Getty Images A return to how life was at the start of 2020 is some way off. Even when lockdown restrictions are eased, coronavirus will affect our lives in many ways. What will struggle to get back to how it was before, and what might change for ever? Twelve BBC correspondents offer their […]
Image copyright Reuters Nicola Sturgeon is set to outline plans to ramp up testing for coronavirus. The first minister will insist that Scotland has already successfully increased testing capacity. But she will say a new effort is required to get ready for the next phase in tackling the virus. UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock is […]
No Super League fixtures have been played since 15 March Rugby league in England will receive £16m in government loans to help it recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Rugby Football League (RFL) chief executive Ralph Rimmer asked for assistance after the suspension of the game on 16 March. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden […]
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Many polled say they are obeying government advice due to fears of catching the virus When the lockdown first started in the UK in the final week of March there was widespread support for the measures aimed at controlling the coronavirus. But have attitudes changed or do people still […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Councils say they have seen a rise in fly-tipping in some parts of England Households in parts of England may be able to take their extra rubbish to their local tip this weekend. But despite a government plea, some councils have said further measures are needed before refuse sites […]