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MP says ‘failed mishmash of protections that’s currently existing’ not enough to satisfy people their information will be safe.

Ministers face pressure as councils and teachers question school reopening date

Ministers are facing increasing pressure from council leaders and teaching unions to reconsider their plans to open primary schools in...

MPs ‘risk becoming 650 super-spreaders’ if forced to return to Westminster

Plans for MPs to return to Westminster next month risk creating 650 Covid-19 “super-spreaders”, a Labour MP has warned. Commons...

Scientists dismiss claims ‘mega doses’ of vitamin D can protect against Covid-19

Some articles have claimed that the vitamin can act as a protective measure – which scientists say is “not true”.

Grenfell Inquiry to resume when possible, but not for several weeks

Chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick said hearings will not resume until July at the earliest, and only when safe to do...

What do the latest statistics tell us about Covid-19 deaths?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its latest figures for the number of deaths involving coronavirus in England...

IT experts unconvinced on effectiveness of Covid-19 contact tracing app

The app is currently being trialled on the Isle of Wight, ahead of a roll-out across England within the ‘coming...

Rees-Mogg says resisting return of MPs to Commons is an attempt to ‘stymie’ government

Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said the measures allowing MPs to work remotely during the coronavirus crisis were not a ‘proper...

Trump talks from the top of his head, says ex-UK scientific adviser

Donald Trump’s widely-criticised admission that he is taking a malaria drug to try to protect against coronavirus “should be ignored”,...

Careless theories risk making bats a scapegoat for coronavirus, expert says

The Bat Conservation Trust said people should be thrilled with the prospect of seeing them in the wild, and not...

Liz Truss trumpets benefits of UK-US trade deal for ‘workers, consumers and farmers’

The International Trade Secretary said there was particular progress in a number of areas.

Hiscox faces legal action from companies pursuing coronavirus payouts

Mishcon de Reya, the city law firm leading the case, says that over 400 policyholders have signed up with almost...

EU calls for independent probe of the WHO’s pandemic response

The resolution has the support of more than half of the World Health Organisation’s member countries.

Loss of smell or taste added to NHS Covid-19 symptoms list

A loss or changed sense of taste or smell are to be added to the NHS coronavirus symptoms list, weeks...

Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

Ministers have been accused of “rank hypocrisy” over their attitude to key workers as Labour claimed new immigration legislation would...

Harry Dunn’s mother says UK is on ‘road to ruin’ if ‘bully’ US wins extradition row

17 May 2020

The mother of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn has said Britain will be on the “road to ruin” if it backs...

A hospital pharmacist says lockdown has been eased too soon