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Care homes have been ordered to allow grieving relatives a last chance to say goodbye to loved-ones before they die from coronavirus amid shocking reports of elderly victims dying alone. Matt Hancock will reportedly outline new measures to allow compassionate visits to nursing homes and outlaw the blanket use of ‘do not resuscitate’ (DNR) plans, which … Read more
Huawei warns UK government not to bow to pressure and do U-turn on 5G rollout after coronavirus crisis – with Chinese tech giant saying removing them would do Britain a ‘disservice’ UK Government has faced accusations it is putting national security at risk Ministers allowed the firm in January to help build Britain’s new data … Read more
Police chief’s U-turn on shopping trolley search as Priti Patel slaps down calls for officers to check what goods people are buying from stores during lockdown Chief Constable Nick Adderley warned that police could soon increase powers National Police Chiefs Council has since released a statement dismissing claims Controversial remarks were met with slapdown from … Read more
Government performs U-turn on car sharing during the coronavirus lockdown as it says critical workers CAN give colleagues a lift if there is no other option Key workers can car share with a minimum number of people at any one time Those giving lifts to colleagues are told to keep windows open and clean their … Read more
Dear Liverpool supporters First and foremost on behalf of our ownership, Fenway Sports Group, we would like to emphasise the thoughts and concerns of everyone are with those suffering from the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic and the families of those affected. We would also recognise and pay tribute to the heroism of the incredible health service … Read more
Matt Hancock finally signalled a U-turn on the screening regime tonight after weeks of insisting on all checks being carried out centrally. The Health Secretary said he ‘gets’ why people have been demanding a huge escalation in testing as he said he wants the wider science industry to help boost capacity. Speaking after leading scientists … Read more
Donald Trump acknowledged on Tuesday the grim reality that more than 100,000 Americans could die from the coronavirus – a marked change in tone from a president who projected optimism about the disease from its first detection. ‘I want every American to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead. We’re going through a very … Read more
Mother’s Day walks are cancelled: National Trust in U-turn closes its parks and gardens to help prevent the spread of coronavirus Trust earlier said it would keep many gardens and parks open for free amid crisis It said people could ‘relax and refresh’ but must observe social distancing rules National Trust director general Hilary McGrady said … Read more
All mass gatherings and sports events are set to be banned from next weekend, it can be revealed. In a major escalation of the coronavirus crisis, ministers are preparing to introduce emergency legislation early next week to allow this. The unprecedented move puts key summer events such as the Glastonbury Festival, VE Day commemorations, Chelsea … Read more
Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho has spent the night in a police cell after being dramatically arrested following a U-turn by Paraguayan prosecutors over his use of an adulterated passport. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star was told on Thursday after an eight-hour grilling that he would not face trial for entering the country with … Read more