The country has now been in lockdown for a month and the Government has tabled an unprecedented support package for businesses, worth hundreds of billions of pounds. But some workers are still worried they will lose their jobs and business owners are still fearing collapse. Today, Money Mail shines a spotlight on the cracks where … Read more
Cancer patients will not receive vital treatment during coronavirus crisis, warn doctors in letter to Matt Hancock urging him to free up space for NHS patients in private clinics Six oncologists have sounded the alarm bell about patients being denied care They point to reduced capacity for proton beam therapy because of the virus They … Read more
The UK government is setting aside £2.6 million for new satellite and drone technology that could deliver essential supplies during the coronavirus lockdown. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is funding new solutions to deliver equipment such as test kits, masks, gowns and goggles for frontline NHS staff. The joint initiative with the European Space Agency could … Read more
NHS staff have been forced to fly in their own supplies of visors, masks and gowns after raising millions through crowdfunding. They have welcomed the donations but say it should never have been necessary. One appeal – called Masks for NHS Heroes – has already raised £1.8million. The group, started by a team of NHS … Read more