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Deliveroo adds NHS fundraising tool to app

Deliveroo adds NHS fundraising tool to app

Customers will be able to add a donation to their food bill when they reach the checkout.

Warning to visitors planning return to England’s national parks

Warning to visitors planning return to England’s national parks

Countryside car parks and facilities are set to start to reopen as updated Government guidance allows people to drive for day trips.

Electricals retailer AO boosted by jump in freezer and bread-maker sales

Electricals retailer AO boosted by jump in freezer and bread-maker sales

The technology and white goods specialist said housebound shoppers have bought more kitchen appliances since the lockdown.

Suiting up: Moss Bros to restart website and prepares for reopening of stores

Suiting up: Moss Bros to restart website and prepares for reopening of stores

The retailer said it hopes to open its 128 stores in June following the updates from the Government.

Herd immunity for Covid-19 ‘dangerous’ concept – WHO

Herd immunity for Covid-19 ‘dangerous’ concept – WHO

The global health body said ‘no-one is safe until everyone is safe’.

Hancock says summer holidays abroad ‘unlikely’ despite Ryanair’s flights plan

Hancock says summer holidays abroad ‘unlikely’ despite Ryanair’s flights plan

The Dublin-based airline said it will operate nearly 1,000 flights per day subject to European countries lifting flight restrictions.

Care homes account for 40% of all coronavirus deaths in week to May 1 – ONS

Care homes account for 40% of all coronavirus deaths in week to May 1 – ONS

At least 10,535 Covid-19-related deaths to date have taken place outside hospitals.

Colleagues spring surprise for doctor forced to miss daughter’s first birthday

Colleagues spring surprise for doctor forced to miss daughter’s first birthday

Dr Rory Nolan hasn’t seen his wife and daughter in more than two months and was forced to spend Francesca’s birthday away from her.

EasyJet founder promises £5m to whistleblowers in bid to cancel Airbus deal

EasyJet founder promises £5m to whistleblowers in bid to cancel Airbus deal

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has said the £4.5bn Airbus contract could bankrupt easyJet.

Covid-19: Furlough scheme extension expected as UK death toll passes 40,000

Covid-19: Furlough scheme extension expected as UK death toll passes 40,000

Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the new contact tracing app will be rolled out across England shortly.

Archaeologists working from home make new discoveries

Archaeologists working from home make new discoveries

A team at the University of Exeter have found parts of two Roman roads and 20 prehistoric burial mounds, as well as hundreds of medieval farms.

Stonehenge summer solstice celebrations cancelled

Stonehenge summer solstice celebrations cancelled

English Heritage said it will stream the solstice online.

Around 450 jobs set to be axed by operator of P&O Cruises and Cunard

Around 450 jobs set to be axed by operator of P&O Cruises and Cunard

This represents more than a quarter of the workforce at Southampton-based Carnival UK.

US claims decision on Anne Sacoolas extradition is final

US claims decision on Anne Sacoolas extradition is final

The spokesman for Harry Dunn’s family said an Interpol Red Notice was issued for Sacoolas on Monday.

Passengers urged to face away from each other on crowded public transport

Passengers urged to face away from each other on crowded public transport

New guidance issued by the Department for Transport states that passengers should minimise the time they spend near other people.

Station ticket office worker dies with Covid-19 after being spat at

Station ticket office worker dies with Covid-19 after being spat at

Belly Mujinga was assaulted at Victoria station.

Morrisons enjoys lockdown sales boost, but sees fuel and costs hit

Morrisons enjoys lockdown sales boost, but sees fuel and costs hit

The Bradford-based chain reported a 5.7% rise in group like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, in the 14 weeks to May 10.

Ryanair to restore 40% of flights from July 1

Ryanair to restore 40% of flights from July 1

The airline plans to operate two out of five flights, subject to government restrictions being lifted, and airport hygiene standards.

Lord Hague urges Boris Johnson to drop slogans

Lord Hague urges Boris Johnson to drop slogans

The current messaging is ‘stay alert, control the virus and save lives’.

Chancellor set to extend furlough scheme as lockdown eases

Chancellor set to extend furlough scheme as lockdown eases

The maximum rate of support, however, is expected to be reduced.

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