Coronavirus: New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu 'hugely beneficial'
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:21:54 GMT
The rapid tests for labs and care homes will help distinguish between Covid-19 and seasonal illness.
John Hume: Nobel Peace Prize winner dies aged 83
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:23:42 GMT
The former SDLP leader helped create the climate that brought an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Coronavirus: Iran cover-up of deaths revealed by data leak
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:49:32 GMT
Nearly three times more people died than Iran's government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.
Eat out to help out: Coronavirus scheme offering UK diners 50% off begins
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:10:39 GMT
The offer is valid at more than 72,000 eateries on Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August.
Coronavirus: Test results 'in 90 minutes' and half-price meal scheme begins
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:39:20 GMT
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning.
Coronavirus: Major incident declared in Greater Manchester
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:50:04 GMT
People "should not be alarmed" by the announcement as it is "standard practice", authorities say.
US entering 'different' phase of coronavirus outbreak
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:54:34 GMT
Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.
HSBC's profits slump 65% amid coronavirus downturn
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:12:50 GMT
The UK's biggest bank says it may cost up to $13bn this year to cover loans going bad amid the pandemic.
Islamic State group claims deadly attack on Afghanistan prison
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:41:20 GMT
The government says hundreds of prisoners tried to escape amid the chaos of the gun and bomb attack.
Scottish hospitals public inquiry gets under way
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:33:43 GMT
The probe will examine safety and wellbeing issues at hospitals in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
