Coronavirus UK: Vital operations cancelled despite empty beds

Private hospitals are empty and up to 40,000 NHS beds lie unused amid mounting fury over the handling of non coronavirus treatment as thousands of operations are cancelled and cancers go undetected. Figures suggest that up to four times the number of beds are free than normal for this time of year after a huge slowdown in … Read more

Self-employed and small firms are being denied vital financial support

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

Senior doctors warn that cancer patients will not receive vital treatment during coronavirus crisis

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 EXCLUSIVE: Oncologists have sounded the alarm bell about reduced capacity  They point to reduced capacity for proton beam therapy because of the virus They have urged … Read more

Senior doctors warn that cancer patients will not receive vital treatment during coronavirus crisis

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 EXCLUSIVE: Oncologists have sounded the alarm bell about reduced capacity  They point to reduced capacity for proton beam therapy because of the virus They have urged … Read more

UK to invest £2.6M in drone and satellite tech to deliver vital supplies

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

UK to invest £2.6M in drone and satellite tech to deliver vital supplies

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

Desperate hospitals are forced to crowdfund for vital PPE equipment

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

Desperate hospitals are forced to crowdfund for vital PPE equipment

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

STEPHEN GLOVER: Why ARE we relying on China for vital NHS coronavirus equipment?

When did the authorities first become aware that this country would face a deadly contagion that would cost the lives of many thousands? It must be at least two months back.  Six weeks ago on Tuesday, Boris Johnson delivered what then seemed a shocking statement in which he warned of a serious pandemic. At that stage, … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Why ARE we relying on China for vital NHS coronavirus equipment?

When did the authorities first become aware that this country would face a deadly contagion that would cost the lives of many thousands? It must be at least two months back.  Six weeks ago on Tuesday, Boris Johnson delivered what then seemed a shocking statement in which he warned of a serious pandemic. At that stage, … Read more