UK economy now ‘past the worst of it’ after shrinking by a third in the last quarter, says OBR chief Via: Coronavirus: Lengthy period of austerity after pandemic 'not done deal' government's forecaster says
Follow latest updates Via: Coronavirus news – live: Gove contradicts himself moments after 'guarantee' teachers will be safe at school, as business leaders raise alarm over UK quarantine plan
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner says workers have been ‘tragically let down’ Via: Coronavirus: Calls for investigation into care home crisis as Gove admits 'big lessons' to be learned
Comic talent Fred Willard has passed away at 86. The Best In Show actor died from natural causes, rep Glenn Schwartz confirmed. Via: Modern Family actor Fred Willard dead at 86 from natural causes
Polish archbishop calls for Vatican to ‘launch proceedings’ after release of child abuse documentary Hide and SeekA Polish documentary on child abuse by Catholic clerics has put a damper on centenary celebrations of the late Pope John Paul II’s birth.After the film Hide and Seek was seen by almost 80,000 Read more
Speaking to 100 Tory MPs via video link, the Prime Minister said he would take ‘grandmother steps’ to ease the lockdown rules and confirmed that Commons discussions will resume on June 2. Via: Boris Johnson tells Tory MPs he wants to return to 'near-normality' by July
WHO cautions ‘preparation, not celebration’Kawasaki-like disease kills boy in FranceVirus survivor, 113, calls for ‘new world order’Coronavirus latest at a glance 2.21am BST Mainland China recorded five new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, down from eight the previous day, according to the National Health Commission (NHC).Two of the five confirmed Read more
Hotel chain boss Sir James Ratcliffe, 67, has furloughed 800 of his staff who are being paid up to £2,500 despite him placing at number five on the new Sunday Times Rich List. Via: Britain's fifth richest man Sir James Ratcliffe slammed for furloughing 800 staff
Data from the NHS shows that about the same number of youngsters are being admitted to hospital after accidents as ten years ago but far fewer are as a result of an outdoor mishap. Via: Playing indoors is more likely to injure children as NHS data shows strain injuries now Read more
It’s long been a party favourite and guaranteed floor-filler, but now ABBA’s breakthrough hit Waterloo has been voted the greatest ever Eurovision song. Via: ABBA's Waterloo crowned the greatest ever song as TV viewers vote during 'Come Together'