Summary

  • Chancellor Rishi Sunak says there is 'no truth' in the claims PPE is being prioritised to England over Scotland

  • Scotland's health secretary has received assurances from Matt Hancock that PPE suppliers were not asked to prioritise England

  • The total official number of coronavirus-related deaths in Scotland stands at 615 - but the true figure is thought to be much higher

  • The latest UK figures show 778 more people have died in hospital

  • A new helpline has opened for vulnerable Scots at high risk of coronavirus

  1. 'Grave concern' over future of swimming poolspublished at 06:08 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    One in 10 pools may never open again after the financial damage of the pandemic, Swim Wales says.

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  2. Swimming pools 'are struggling' due to Covidpublished at 06:08 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    About 30 pools could be forced to remain closed as a result of the pandemic, warns Swim Wales.

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  3. US issues Japan travel warning over Covid surgepublished at 04:37 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.

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  4. Tata Steel to keep paying Covid victims' salariespublished at 04:08 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.

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  5. Why hundreds more are needed to finish Hinkley Cpublished at 00:13 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    The new jobs will include roles in construction, welding and electrical installation roles.

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  6. How the pandemic is affecting your dreamspublished at 00:11 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?

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  7. UK tourism 'worth just half of pre-pandemic level'published at 00:05 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away.

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  8. How will my grades be assessed this year?published at 00:01 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    Exams have been cancelled for the second year running due to the impact caused by coronavirus.

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  9. How deaf people feel 'lost' without clear maskspublished at 00:01 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    A campaigner is calling for more research into clear masks to stop people feeling isolated.

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  10. What's happening with this year's school 'exams'?published at 22:56 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Formal exams have been replaced this year by teacher judgement backed up by assessment.

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  11. Irish health minister urged to rethink NI meetingpublished at 22:36 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Later on Monday, officials said Stephen Donnelly intended to meet his NI counterpart this week if possible.

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  12. In pictures: NI enjoys the return of indoor diningpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Cafes, libraries and cultural attractions welcome customers back inside for the first time in months.

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  13. 'People turn to creative arts to cope in lockdown'published at 21:10 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Three people talk about how arts and crafts have helped them during lockdown.

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  14. NI embraces new freedoms as lockdown easespublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    People can now enjoy a drink or bite to eat inside pubs and cafes, but Arlene Foster is calling for sensible celebrations.

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  15. What is behind the recent violence in Wales?published at 19:08 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Covid's affect on education, jobs and leisure is causing a "perfect storm" for trouble.

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  16. ‘It’s just so nice to be back’published at 18:36 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    From skating to sea creatures, people are enjoying the return of indoor attractions and hospitality.

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  17. NI records 53 Covid-19 cases and no further deathspublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    There are 29 people being treated for the virus in hospital, two of whom are in intensive care.

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  18. Hope as Covid vaccine-mixing trial under waypublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Volunteers say the study could speed up the roll out by mixing doses of approved vaccines.

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  19. Care home visiting restrictions eased in Walespublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    One woman says care home staff became family to people like her grandmother during lockdown.

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  20. Coronavirus: Evening updatepublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.

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