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Unite continues BA talks over coronavirus threat to jobs

The airline has grounded much of its fleet and has been in negotiations with the union all week.

Government must give clear advice to public on healthy eating – experts

The scientists said there is considerable evidence that nutritional status crucially affects our immune responses.

Caesars Entertainment pays £13m for ‘serious systematic failings’

The business was given the Gambling Commission’s biggest penalty package to date.

What the papers say – April 2

The nation’s newspapers are calling on the Government to improve Britain’s Covid-19 testing capabilities.

Coronavirus: Donald Trump says British ship passengers to be flown home

A total of 200 Britons are aboard the Zaandam and Rotterdam, which are waiting to dock in Florida.

Call for rates relief extension to support whisky industry during lockdown

The Scotch Whisky Association says its members need more help from the Scottish Government while production is scaled back.

Effectiveness of school closures in historic pandemics put under the microscope

The new study by King’s College London found children continued to interact with others despite public health recommendations.

Concerns over the supply of antimalarials in fight against Covid-19

A letter written by Italian doctors calls for ethical considerations to be made before any widespread use of the drugs, which are still being tested.

Coronavirus: Care homes struggling as PPE prices skyrocket

One Surrey provider says prices have risen to ‘laughable’ levels as ‘unethical’ firms seek to cash in.

Covid-19 patients could have treatment withdrawn to save others

The British Medical Association said health professionals could be forced to make ‘grave decisions’.

Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks

This is up from about 100,000 in a normal two-week period.

William and Kate phone hospital staff as Covid-19 outbreak intensifies

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chatted to medical workers in Scotland and the Midlands.

Labour leadership vote enters final day

Jeremy Corbyn announced he was quitting after leading the party to its worst election showing since the 1930s in the December snap general election.

Family of Briton who died on cruise ship urge Trump to allow vessel to dock

John Carter’s widow has been isolated since his death.

Belfast City Hospital tower earmarked for coronavirus surge

Critical care capacity will also be boosted at the Ulster Hospital near Belfast and Altnagelvin in Londonderry.

Patients offered virtual GP appointments in Wales

All medical practices across the country can access the new system, which has been introduced early because of Covid-19

Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth

Six people have been arrested after a 44-year-old-man and a 56-year-old woman were found with stab wounds.

Key UN climate summit postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

The Cop26 talks were due to be held in Glasgow in November.

Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer

It is believed to be the first prison sentence in London for a coronavirus-related incident involving a police officer.

NHS trusts ramping up Covid-19 staff testing but face swab and reagent shortages

The Government said more than 2,000 frontline NHS workers have so far been tested.

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