Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warningsStrikes erupt as US essential workers demand protection amid pandemicCoronavirus – latest global updatesGet a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter 2.46pm BST White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed this morning that Trump is taking hydroxychloroquine, Read more
VisitBritain chief says predicted slump excludes impact of coronavirus quarantines for travellersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe UK tourism industry could lobby the government for an extra bank holiday in October, to extend the season, as it predicts the sector will take a £37bn hit from Covid-19.Patricia Yates, Read more
Survey by NASUWT union shows more work needed to win trust and allay fearsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA leading teachers’ union has warned the government it will have to do more to win the trust of teachers, after a poll of almost 30,000 members found just 5% Read more
Calm period will not last long, Met Office says Via: UK weather: Hottest day of year predicted before thunderstorms hit Britain
Sarah Smith said her live comment on the BBC News at Ten was a “mistake” Via: BBC journalist apologises after claiming Nicola Sturgeon 'enjoyed' setting lockdown rules
Billionaire businessman claims higher rate is not the answer to economic crisis Via: 'We have to get over it': Lord Sugar says taxing the rich won't help and austerity unavoidable
Bury’s MPs tell heads that town hall bid to keep schools shut ‘does not appear to be based on any scientific or clinical advice’ Via: 'Political grandstanding': Tory MPs and Labour council clash over reopening schools
WHO chief promises independent review of global response; IMF chief says full economic recovery unlikely in 2021; Italy records lowest deaths since March. Follow the latest updatesWHO chief promises review of coronavirus responseTrump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warningsGlobal report: Italy reopens cafes as Spain prepares for return of Read more
Amelia Gentleman reports on life inside the hotels that are now housing some of the more than 5,400 homeless people across England and Wales. It is part of an unprecedented emergency operation to get all rough sleepers off the streetsAnushka Asthana talks to Guardian reporter Amelia Gentleman, who has been Read more
Paddy Bowden, 58, was found dead by ambulance crews wearing personal protective equipment at her marital home in Chiswick, West London at 10am today. Via: Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson's estranged wife dies