Today is International Nurses Day and the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth
Florence Nightingale's image is to be projected on to Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals in London from 20:00 BST
People are being asked to shine a light from their windows tonight to mark the event
UK furlough scheme extended until October
Updates on Tuesday 12 May
Carole and Lynda Heather worked together as nurses for over 40 years.
They retired on the same day, but have answered the call for former staff to help relieve the pressure on the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The identical twins are now back on the wards at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
A railway ticket office worker has died of coronavirus after being spat at by a man who claimed he had Covid-19.
Belly Mujinga, 47, who had underlying respiratory problems, was working at Victoria station in London in March when she was assaulted, along with a female colleague.
Image source, Family handoutWithin days of the incident, both women fell ill with the virus.
British Transport Police said an inquiry had since been launched to trace the man who spat at the pair.
Many people are unlikely to be able to take foreign holidays this summer because of the virus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
In another blow to airlines and ferry firms, he told ITV's This Morning it's "likely to be the case" there won't be a normal summer holiday season.
Image source, ReutersThe government is opening up parts of the economy, and Ryanair is planning to start services in July.
But social distancing will have to be maintained for some time, Mr Hancock said. "The conclusion from that is it is unlikely that big, lavish international holidays are going to possible for this summer."
UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus extended to October, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced ''careful steps'' to ease lockdown measures for England. From Wednesday, people will be allowed take part in more outdoor activities and exercise as much as they want.
However, people will still need to follow social distancing rules , externalby keeping more than 2m (more than 6ft) apart from anyone they don't live with.
So, what are the new social distancing and self-isolation rules?
England striker Ellen White has given nurse Kristen Whitfield a surprise phone call to thank her for her work on International Nurses Day.
Kristen has been redeployed to the Sunderland GP Alliance to help during the pandemic.
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Captain Tom Moore says he feels "honoured and humbled" after being awarded the Freedom of the City of London in a virtual ceremony.
The war veteran, who was recently made an honorary colonel, raised more than £32m for the NHS by completing 100 laps of his Bedfordshire garden by the time he reached his 100th birthday in April.
Image source, PA MediaThe freedom of the city dates back to 1237 and is offered to individuals to celebrate a significant achievement.
It is the first time that the ceremony - usually held at London's medieval Guildhall and for invited guests only - has been broadcast by video-link.
Team GB have marked International Nurses Day by re-living the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, which featured a tribute to the NHS.
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A mum of a newborn child has praised the work of a specialist maternity hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.
Alina Ghergheleuca gave birth to Scarlett at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge, but new rules meant the father was only allowed to be present at the birth and stay for two hours after.
Strict coronavirus guidelines have been introduced meaning the way midwives work and the clothes they wear has changed.
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Nurse Mark Heath from Suffolk, got in touch to tell us that his wife Helen - also a nurse - makes him proud of their profession.
Image source, Mark HeathHe said: "She balances an extremely demanding job at the moment as well as being a wonderful mum to our two young kids, Laurence and Adelaide.
"Her patients and families needs are always at the forefront of her thoughts. "She is working over her hours every day but always being cheerful, dedicated to her patients and an inspiration to her family."
Image source, PA MediaIt's the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.
She was the pioneer of modern nursing with practices she developed tending to soldiers during the Crimean War of the 1850s.
But did you know she was also a social reformer and data scientist?
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Countries are coming together across the world to celebrate the hard work of nurses on International Nurses Day.
The World Health Organisation said it wanted to celebrate the "bravery, kindness and dedication" of these key workers.
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With some lockdown measures changing on Wednesday, the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, answered viewers questions about the new rules on BBC Breakfast this morning.
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To mark International Nurses Day, the NHS has asked staff across the country to tell us why they enjoy their job and why they decided to go into nursing...
Image source, PA MediaTransport for London (TfL) expects to lose £4bn this year due to the impact of coronavirus.
The organisation needs £3.2bn to balance a proposed emergency budget for next year, TfL revealed , externalahead of an emergency finance committee meeting.
During the lockdown, TfL has lost 90% of its overall income,
A spokesperson said: "We have done everything possible to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. This was the right thing to do and has saved lives."
Student nurse Becky gives her perspective from the wards on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Greater support for nurses during the coronavirus outbreak has been a "boost" to staff in trying times, a nursing union has said.
Mike Adams, director of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for England, said: "The clap every Thursday night has been a real boost to people working in really tough conditions at the moment.
"The public support throughout this pandemic has been absolutely fantastic to the nursing profession, but also the wider healthcare professionals and social care workers."
On International Nurses Day and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the famous nurse's image and a message of thanks will be projected from Parliament on to her place of work, St Thomas's Hospital.
Image source, Getty ImagesBut Mr Adams added: "There are still concerns about PPE, about access to equipment across all our settings so not just in hospitals, but in care homes, in hospices, in community district nurse settings, in mental health teams."
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Image source, Mary Seacole TrustA Jamaican-Scottish national, Mary Seacole is known for having treated patients on the front line of the Crimean War.
When a new community hospital was named after her this month, it marked a victory long in the making for Patrick Vernon.
The former NHS manager has long campaigned for greater recognition for Seacole.
"It's not just her legacy, it's our legacy," says Patrick. "It is the ethnic minority and black historical experience.
"It's about acknowledging our contribution to Britain."
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Leanne Franklin has worked for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust for 14 years and says she has "never been more proud than I am today".
She says she loves her job as she can make difference to people's lives by "supporting them in their darkest hours".
"No day or shift is ever the same, and I love that," she said.
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Image source, Capital&CentricFood and supplies worth thousands of pounds collected for vulnerable people have been stolen by a gang who raided a city depot over the bank holiday.
Non-perishable food as well as hand sanitisers and toiletries were taken from the depot in Manchester.
They were part of an aid effort by local businesses and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to help people during the coronavirus crisis.
"I'm gutted, I can't believe it," said depot owner Tim Heatley.