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Relief for savers as NS&I drops plans to cut rates on some products

Relief for savers as NS&I drops plans to cut rates on some products

NS&I has ditched some plans to make products less generous, including previously announced changes to Premium Bonds.

NHS staff make plea for PPE in video projected onto Palace of Westminster

NHS staff make plea for PPE in video projected onto Palace of Westminster

Led By Donkeys insisted they observed strict social distancing throughout the organisation of the protest.

Free bus travel in London to protect drivers

Free bus travel in London to protect drivers

Passengers will no longer need to touch in with their payment card or device from Monday.

NI’s Covid-19 death toll a third higher than previously reported

NI’s Covid-19 death toll a third higher than previously reported

A total of 157 fatalities involving the virus have been recorded on death certificates up to April 10.

Not right time to ‘muddy the message’ with exit strategy talk – Alister Jack

Not right time to ‘muddy the message’ with exit strategy talk – Alister Jack

The Scottish Secretary said it is important for people to focus on the advice to stay at home.

Minister pays tribute to mental health nurse who died from coronavirus

Minister pays tribute to mental health nurse who died from coronavirus

Gladys Mujajati worked for the Derby City Community Mental Health Team.

Payment freeze proposals for payday loan customers affected by coronavirus

Payment freeze proposals for payday loan customers affected by coronavirus

The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a package of help which includes motor finance and payday loan customers.

Sadiq Khan: Face masks could add ‘another layer of protection’

Sadiq Khan: Face masks could add ‘another layer of protection’

Current UK guidance does not suggest widespread public usage of face masks.

William admits he worries about health of senior royals during Covid-19 crisis

William admits he worries about health of senior royals during Covid-19 crisis

The Prince of Wales has recovered from the virus while efforts are being made to protect the Queen.

Harry Kane sends message to cancer patient Archie, four, after he beats Covid-19

Harry Kane sends message to cancer patient Archie, four, after he beats Covid-19

Archie Wilks, who was wearing his treasured Tottenham shirt, appeared delighted when the striker got in touch.

Drug dealers turn to selling face masks on dark web

Drug dealers turn to selling face masks on dark web

Experts have also seen sellers offer discounts apparently to help entice people stuck in lockdown to buy drugs online.

Intensive care nurse warns in poem of ‘apocalyptic situation’

Intensive care nurse warns in poem of ‘apocalyptic situation’

Tori Willis recorded the spoken word poem out of ‘frustration’ over people not obeying lockdown rules.

Life on the inside: 10 ways to help a worthy cause

Life on the inside: 10 ways to help a worthy cause

There are hundreds of charities doing their bit to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Middle-door bus boarding introduced in London

Middle-door bus boarding introduced in London

The step has been taken after at least 15 bus workers died from coronavirus in the capital.

Four in 10 hit financially by coronavirus ‘have lost half their income or more’

Four in 10 hit financially by coronavirus ‘have lost half their income or more’

Some 37% of people across Britain whose incomes had been affected said it had been reduced by half or more, Kantar found.

Kate says ‘extraordinary’ efforts of frontline workers will see stature rise

Kate says ‘extraordinary’ efforts of frontline workers will see stature rise

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge give an interview where William offers advice about maintaining good mental health

What the papers say – April 17

What the papers say – April 17

The nation’s front pages are dominated by the announcement the UK’s lockdown will continue for at least another three weeks.

England’s fishing industry to receive £10m bailout

England’s fishing industry to receive £10m bailout

MP Steve Barclay says fishing “is at the heart” of many of the country’s coastal communities.

Sunset garden shot in Chicago wins photography competition

Sunset garden shot in Chicago wins photography competition

Winners of the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual international contest have been unveiled.

Hancock facing grilling by MPs over coronavirus crisis

Hancock facing grilling by MPs over coronavirus crisis

Questioning by Commons Health Committee comes amid calls for a clear exit strategy from lockdown.

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