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Two-thirds of voters say government has done bad job getting protective equipment to NHS staff - poll

22 Apr Coronavirus

Two-thirds of voters say government has done bad job getting protective equipment to NHS staff - poll

A clear majority of British people believe the Government has done a bad job in providing personal protective equipment for NHS frontline staff, according to a new poll.

Government warns banks not to withhold vital funds from businesses struggling due to coronavirus

01 Apr Coronavirus

Government warns banks not to withhold vital funds from businesses struggling due to coronavirus

A senior Cabinet minister has warned banks it would be "unacceptable" if they withheld cash from businesses struggling to survive during the coronavirus crisis.

British-made ventilators to be available for the NHS from next week, Michael Gove reveals

31 Mar Coronavirus

British-made ventilators to be available for the NHS from next week, Michael Gove reveals

The first of thousands of new British-made ventilators will be available for use in UK hospitals from next week, it has been announced.

Coronavirus: Government to charter flights in bid to bring thousands of stranded Brits home

30 Mar Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Government to charter flights in bid to bring thousands of stranded Brits home

Ministers are to spend up to £75 million chartering flights in an attempts to bring home thousands of UK citizens left stranded overseas because of the coronavirus.

More than 500,000 people volunteer to help NHS cope with coronavirus in 24 hours, Boris Johnson reveals

25 Mar Coronavirus

More than 500,000 people volunteer to help NHS cope with coronavirus in 24 hours, Boris Johnson reveals

More than 500,000 people have volunteered to help the NHS cope with the coronavirus since an appeal was launched 24 hours ago, it has emerged.

Boris Johnson claims the UK will 'turn the tide' on coronavirus within 12 weeks

19 Mar Coronavirus

Boris Johnson claims the UK will 'turn the tide' on coronavirus within 12 weeks

Boris Johnson has claimed that the UK can "turn the tide" on the coronavirus outbreak within 12 weeks - but admitted the number of new cases could still be rising by the end of June.

Boris Johnson confirms all schools in the UK will close 'until further notice' as coronavirus crisis deepens

18 Mar Coronavirus

Boris Johnson confirms all schools in the UK will close 'until further notice' as coronavirus crisis deepens

Every school in the UK are to close "until further notice" as the Government steps up its attempts to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Jeremy Corbyn says he will stay on as Labour leader while party 'reflects' on crushing election defeat

13 Dec 2019 Political parties

Jeremy Corbyn says he will stay on as Labour leader while party 'reflects' on crushing election defeat

Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to stay on as Labour leader during a "period of reflection" in the wake of the party's crushing election defeat.

Donald Trump: I turned down meeting with 'negative' Jeremy Corbyn

04 Jun 2019 Foreign affairs

Donald Trump: I turned down meeting with 'negative' Jeremy Corbyn

Donald Trump has branded Jeremy Corbyn a "negative force" and revealed he turned down the offer of a meeting with the Labour leader.

REVEALED: Russian spies tried to hack chemical weapons lab investigating Salisbury attack

04 Oct 2018 Defence

REVEALED: Russian spies tried to hack chemical weapons lab investigating Salisbury attack

Russian spies attempted to hack into an international laboratory investigating the chemical weapons attack in Salisbury, it has been revealed.

Theresa May heads off fishing rebellion after 10-minute meeting with Tory MPs

20 Mar 2018 Environment

Theresa May heads off fishing rebellion after 10-minute meeting with Tory MPs

Rebel Tory MPs have called off their rebellion over fishing rights during the Brexit transition following a 10-minute meeting with Theresa May.