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Life on the inside: 10 ways to help a worthy cause

Life on the inside: 10 ways to help a worthy cause

There are hundreds of charities doing their bit to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Middle-door bus boarding introduced in London

Middle-door bus boarding introduced in London

The step has been taken after at least 15 bus workers died from coronavirus in the capital.

Four in 10 hit financially by coronavirus ‘have lost half their income or more’

Four in 10 hit financially by coronavirus ‘have lost half their income or more’

Some 37% of people across Britain whose incomes had been affected said it had been reduced by half or more, Kantar found.

Kate says ‘extraordinary’ efforts of frontline workers will see stature rise

Kate says ‘extraordinary’ efforts of frontline workers will see stature rise

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge give an interview where William offers advice about maintaining good mental health

What the papers say – April 17

What the papers say – April 17

The nation’s front pages are dominated by the announcement the UK’s lockdown will continue for at least another three weeks.

England’s fishing industry to receive £10m bailout

England’s fishing industry to receive £10m bailout

MP Steve Barclay says fishing “is at the heart” of many of the country’s coastal communities.

Sunset garden shot in Chicago wins photography competition

Sunset garden shot in Chicago wins photography competition

Winners of the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual international contest have been unveiled.

Hancock facing grilling by MPs over coronavirus crisis

Hancock facing grilling by MPs over coronavirus crisis

Questioning by Commons Health Committee comes amid calls for a clear exit strategy from lockdown.

Newspaper industry helps deliver Government’s ‘stay at home’ message

Newspaper industry helps deliver Government’s ‘stay at home’ message

The Government has set up a three-month deal with national, regional and local titles to reach all segments of society during the Covid-19 pandemic.

OAP’s Highland ‘mountain climb’ on stairs raises £32,000 and counting

OAP’s Highland ‘mountain climb’ on stairs raises £32,000 and counting

Margaret Payne, 90, plans to climb the height of Suilven – 2,398ft – by making 282 trips upstairs to raise money for the NHS and Highland Hospice.

Carrie Symonds ‘clapping harder than ever’ during tonight’s ClapForCarers

Carrie Symonds ‘clapping harder than ever’ during tonight’s ClapForCarers

The 32-year-old said healthcare workers were ‘the best of Britain’.

One in five unsure about getting Covid-19 vaccine if it becomes available – poll

One in five unsure about getting Covid-19 vaccine if it becomes available – poll

Feeling they already have immunity from having the virus or wanting other people to have the vaccine before them were cited as some of the reasons.

Fruit and vegetable pickers flown from Romania to UK

Fruit and vegetable pickers flown from Romania to UK

Up to six flights have reportedly been organised to bring Eastern European farm workers to Britain.

Minister’s father dies with coronavirus in care home

Minister’s father dies with coronavirus in care home

Greg Hands tweeted in tribute to his father.

Family bangs the drums in show of support for frontline workers

Family bangs the drums in show of support for frontline workers

The Orange Order had called on band members who traditionally take part in their summer parades to divert their musical skills to the 8pm tribute.

New PPE gives no ‘meaningful protection’ to officers

New PPE gives no ‘meaningful protection’ to officers

The Scottish Police Federation has claimed newly announced protective masks will not be adequate.

In Pictures: Crowds come out again to Clap For Carers

In Pictures: Crowds come out again to Clap For Carers

People opened their front doors, stood on balconies and leaned out of windows to clap and bang pots as part of Clap For Carers.

Harry and Meghan help deliver meals to the vulnerable in LA

Harry and Meghan help deliver meals to the vulnerable in LA

The couple spent two days working with Project Angel Food after Meghan’s mother Doria told them the charity was short staffed.

NHS staff thank public during weekly applause

NHS staff thank public during weekly applause

The healthcare workers in Fife posed for photographs to show their appreciation for the backing they have received.

Royal Family writes to veteran fundraiser Captain Tom Moore

Royal Family writes to veteran fundraiser Captain Tom Moore

Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cornwall pen notes to the 99-year-old who has raised more than £14 million for the NHS

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