Trump’s aides launched extraordinary effort to push hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment

Donald Trump‘s aides on the front lines of the White House coronavirus response launched a huge behind-the-scenes effort to push antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the new virus. Brett Giroir, the assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services, sent a group email in early April outlining the White … Read more

Chancellor’s business loans scheme was launched to great fanfare – but reality has been a letdown

Leigh Bryant is trying his utmost to remain positive, but it is not easy.  As the owner and manager of Bristol-based motor home accessory fitters LNB Towbars, this should be a peak time of year for him as his customers get ready for their summer holidays.  But with his company closed due to the coronavirus … Read more

Online ventilator training tool launched to provide rapid education

Online training course launches to teach medics how to operate vital life saving ventilators in just 30 minutes so they can join the coronavirus frontline The tool includes a series of videos and interactive guides for using a ventilator It will allow retired doctors and nurses to regain lost skills to work with patients Doctors … Read more

Best savings rates: Marcus makes a cut but new top easy-access deals are launched

Marcus Bank cuts its easy-access rate again as it reveals £17bn of cash has poured in from savers – are we set for best buy rates below 1%? Virgin Money cut its market-leading easy-access deal paying 1.31% last week Marcus has now followed suit which means savings rates could fall further Shawbrook has launched an … Read more

App launched to help shoppers avoid busy times in the supermarkets

App launched to help shoppers check stock availability at their local supermarkets and find places with the shortest queues during coronavirus lockdown The app was built to allow shoppers to report back on stock levels and queues If someone is in a supermarket they can ‘check-in’ to say how long they waited It lists a … Read more

Airbnb has launched a series of coronavirus crisis lockdown-friendly Zoom-hosted online experiences

Airbnb has launched a series of lockdown-friendly Zoom-hosted online experiences – from meditation sessions with sheep to virtual meetings with the stray dogs of Chernobyl. The home rental site is offering 50 virtual experiences from around the world, staring from £1, as a ‘new way for people to connect, travel virtually and earn income’ during … Read more