news--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: UK intelligence agency issues public warning about criminals exploiting outbreak

One of the UK 's intelligence agencies has made a rare announcement to warn the public about criminals who are using the coronavirus outbreak to launch online attacks .
Experts from the National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC ) - a part of GCHQ - have said that a range of attacks are being conducted by cyber criminals to make money out of exploiting people 's fears over COVID-19 .
Bogus emails posing as communications from health authorities are being sent with links claiming to provide important updates , which when clicked instead lead to devices being infected with malware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK have been targeted by these coronavirus-themed phishing emails , with infected attachments containing fictitious 'safety measures ' . ''
Internationally , organisations such as the US Centre for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation have been impersonated by cyber criminals .
The criminals create domain names similar to these organisations ' real web addresses in order to dupe email recipients and `` request passwords and even bitcoin donations to fund a fake vaccine '' , according to the NCSC .
The shipping , transport and retail sectors are commonly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who steal documents and encrypt computers to hold their victims to ransom .
Criminals are also taking advantage of the outbreak on dark net marketplaces , where normal listings for drugs and hacking tools are being joined by offers for surgical face masks .
Away from the dark web , hundreds of websites have been registered and set-up within the past few weeks offering heavily discounted face masks .
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But , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there is a huge risk that these products are counterfeit , and in some cases the masks potentially do n't even exist at all - and once enough consumers have handed over their money , the website will simply disappear .
According to the UK 's national fraud intelligence bureau , British people have been swindled out of more than £800,000 by attempting to buy masks from fake sellers .
Cyber criminal gangs are also targeting healthcare professionals with phishing emails about `` coronavirus awareness '' - part of a wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News has seen a copy of an email scam sent to a number of healthcare organisations that pretends to be from each firm 's internal IT team .
The email - which has the subject `` ALL STAFF : CORONA VIRUS AWARENESS '' - tells employees that `` the institution is currently organising a seminar for all staff to talk about this deadly virus '' , asking them to click on a link to register .
The link takes anyone clicking on it to a third-party website disguised as an Outlook web app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ends up giving their details to the hackers .
Paul Chichester , the NCSC 's director of operations , said : `` We know that cyber criminals are opportunistic and will look to exploit people 's fears , and this has undoubtedly been the case with the coronavirus outbreak .
`` Our advice to the public is to follow our guidance , which includes everything from password advice to spotting suspect emails .
`` In the event that someone does fall victim to a phishing attempt , they should look to report this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The NCSC is urging businesses and the public to consult its online guidance , including how to spot and deal with suspicious emails as well as mitigate and defend against malware and ransomware .

One of the UK's intelligence agencies has made a rare announcement to warn the public about criminals who are using the coronavirus outbreak to launch online attacks.
Experts from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - a part of GCHQ - have said that a range of attacks are being conducted by cyber criminals to make money out of exploiting people's fears over COVID-19.
Bogus emails posing as communications from health authorities are being sent with links claiming to provide important updates, which when clicked instead lead to devices being infected with malware.
The NCSC stated: "Individuals in the UK have been targeted by these coronavirus-themed phishing emails, with infected attachments containing fictitious 'safety measures'."
Internationally, organisations such as the US Centre for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation have been impersonated by cyber criminals.
The criminals create domain names similar to these organisations' real web addresses in order to dupe email recipients and "request passwords and even bitcoin donations to fund a fake vaccine", according to the NCSC.
The shipping, transport and retail sectors are commonly being targeted as well by criminal organisations who steal documents and encrypt computers to hold their victims to ransom.
Criminals are also taking advantage of the outbreak on dark net marketplaces, where normal listings for drugs and hacking tools are being joined by offers for surgical face masks.
Away from the dark web, hundreds of websites have been registered and set-up within the past few weeks offering heavily discounted face masks.
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But, as risk firm Digital Shadows told Sky News, there is a huge risk that these products are counterfeit, and in some cases the masks potentially don't even exist at all - and once enough consumers have handed over their money, the website will simply disappear.
According to the UK's national fraud intelligence bureau, British people have been swindled out of more than £800,000 by attempting to buy masks from fake sellers.
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Cyber criminal gangs are also targeting healthcare professionals with phishing emails about "coronavirus awareness" - part of a wave of scams capitalising on the pandemic.
Sky News has seen a copy of an email scam sent to a number of healthcare organisations that pretends to be from each firm's internal IT team.
The email - which has the subject "ALL STAFF: CORONA VIRUS AWARENESS" - tells employees that "the institution is currently organising a seminar for all staff to talk about this deadly virus", asking them to click on a link to register.
The link takes anyone clicking on it to a third-party website disguised as an Outlook web app. Anyone who fills in that form ends up giving their details to the hackers.
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Paul Chichester, the NCSC's director of operations, said: "We know that cyber criminals are opportunistic and will look to exploit people's fears, and this has undoubtedly been the case with the coronavirus outbreak.
"Our advice to the public is to follow our guidance, which includes everything from password advice to spotting suspect emails.
"In the event that someone does fall victim to a phishing attempt, they should look to report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible."
The NCSC is urging businesses and the public to consult its online guidance, including how to spot and deal with suspicious emails as well as mitigate and defend against malware and ransomware.


news--2020-03-16--Coronavirus: UK minister suggests other countries' strategies are based on 'populism' not science

A minister has defended the government 's handling of the coronavirus pandemic - and suggested the response from other countries has not been based on the scientific evidence .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said Downing Street 's response to COVID-19 , the disease caused by the coronavirus , was fuelled by a `` real desire to be driven by the evidence and by the science '' .
As it stands , there are 1,373 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK , with 35 deaths linked to the virus .
The UK has yet to implement stringent restrictions seen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which include shutting businesses and putting regions into lockdown .
`` We are just being entirely science-led , we 're not doing the things that are happening elsewhere just because it seems like a popularist [ sic ] thing to do , '' Mr Shapps said .
`` We want to know that the scientists back it .
That 's the hallmark of this country 's response . ''
He added that the government would ramp up its coronavirus response and implement further measures `` at the appropriate time '' .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early as this afternoon .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of the government 's COBRA emergency committee later .
It will consider whether to activate measures like banning mass gatherings and lengthy household isolation for the elderly .
The PM will then address the nation in the first of what will be daily media conferences to keep the public informed about the COVID-19 pandemic .
It comes amid criticism that the government is not being sufficiently transparent about its handling of the crisis .
At the weekend , it emerged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert Peston that elderly people will soon be told to isolate at home for four months .
Critics have queried why such an announcement was not first made by the PM or Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
But Mr Shapps denied suggestions the government was not being upfront with the public .
`` That 's just not true , '' he said .
`` If you look at the action plan , which was published at the beginning of this , it 's literally written in there .
It 's just not true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say it 's useful , before we 're asking over 70s to isolate ... it 's practical and helpful to know what 's coming down the line .
`` That 's why it was written in the action plan itself , in order that they can get themselves prepared . ''
Mr Shapps added : `` Our approach is to be completely open with it and publish all the information , all the background and try to give people the best possible advice as we pull together as a nation to defeat this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John McDonnell said his party was working with the government , but had raised a number of `` issues '' about its response to the coronavirus pandemic .
He told Sky News that one of those was communication - and that he was `` glad '' the government has moved to hold daily news conferences .
Mr McDonnell added that Labour was also calling for better access to - and an increase in the rate of - statutory sick pay , as well as mortgage and rent holidays for those who have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker .
The Labour frontbencher said he was hopeful that elements of his party 's demands would be included in the government 's emergency legislation , which will be published on Tuesday .
Later on Monday , Mr Johnson will ask British manufacturers to support the production of essential medical equipment for the NHS , such as ventilators which are desperately in need .
Mr Hancock said there had been an `` enthusiastic response '' to ministers ' request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jess Phillips , Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley , said a `` couple '' of factories in her constituency had been `` in touch to offer help '' .
The PM will speak to all G7 leaders - including US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel - to discuss a coordinated global response to COVID-19 .
Meanwhile , Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to meet with school leaders to discuss the implications of school closures and exams being postponed .

A minister has defended the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic - and suggested the response from other countries has not been based on the scientific evidence.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said Downing Street's response to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, was fuelled by a "real desire to be driven by the evidence and by the science".
As it stands, there are 1,373 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK, with 35 deaths linked to the virus.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:16 How UK public is reacting to the coronavirus outbreak
The UK has yet to implement stringent restrictions seen in countries like Italy and the United States, which include shutting businesses and putting regions into lockdown.
"We are just being entirely science-led, we're not doing the things that are happening elsewhere just because it seems like a popularist [sic] thing to do," Mr Shapps said.
"We want to know that the scientists back it. That's the hallmark of this country's response."
He added that the government would ramp up its coronavirus response and implement further measures "at the appropriate time".
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An announcement of further action could come as early as this afternoon.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of the government's COBRA emergency committee later.
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It will consider whether to activate measures like banning mass gatherings and lengthy household isolation for the elderly.
The PM will then address the nation in the first of what will be daily media conferences to keep the public informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.
It comes amid criticism that the government is not being sufficiently transparent about its handling of the crisis.
At the weekend, it emerged via a report from ITV political editor Robert Peston that elderly people will soon be told to isolate at home for four months.
Critics have queried why such an announcement was not first made by the PM or Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:02 COVID-19 could hospitalise 7.9 million
But Mr Shapps denied suggestions the government was not being upfront with the public.
"That's just not true," he said.
"If you look at the action plan, which was published at the beginning of this, it's literally written in there. It's just not true, that accusation.
"I would say it's useful, before we're asking over 70s to isolate... it's practical and helpful to know what's coming down the line.
"That's why it was written in the action plan itself, in order that they can get themselves prepared."
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Mr Shapps added: "Our approach is to be completely open with it and publish all the information, all the background and try to give people the best possible advice as we pull together as a nation to defeat this thing."
Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell said his party was working with the government, but had raised a number of "issues" about its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
He told Sky News that one of those was communication - and that he was "glad" the government has moved to hold daily news conferences.
Mr McDonnell added that Labour was also calling for better access to - and an increase in the rate of - statutory sick pay, as well as mortgage and rent holidays for those who have to self-isolate.
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The Labour frontbencher said he was hopeful that elements of his party's demands would be included in the government's emergency legislation, which will be published on Tuesday.
Later on Monday, Mr Johnson will ask British manufacturers to support the production of essential medical equipment for the NHS, such as ventilators which are desperately in need.
Mr Hancock said there had been an "enthusiastic response" to ministers' request for factories to help with ventilators.
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Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, said a "couple" of factories in her constituency had been "in touch to offer help".
The PM will speak to all G7 leaders - including US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel - to discuss a coordinated global response to COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to meet with school leaders to discuss the implications of school closures and exams being postponed.


news--2020-03-16--Coronavirus: Huge queues as Americans panic buy guns amid virus outbreak

Gun sellers in the US have reported a huge rise in sales over recent weeks , as Americans stock up on weapons amid the global pandemic .
Gun sales in areas which have been hard hit by the COVID-19 outbreak , such as Washington , California and New York , have reportedly soared , as weapon-owners fear a breakdown in public order .
People have been seen in long queues outside shops , in an effort to boost their personal arsenals , as coronavirus pandemic deepens in the US .
There are also reports that people who have never owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - to ready themselves for any breaches in public security .
Customers queuing in Los Angeles told local media that `` politicians and anti-gun people have been telling us for the longest time that we do n't need guns '' .
They added : `` But right now , a lot of people are truly scared , and they can make that decision themselves . ''
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker According to the Los Angeles Times , one gun seller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of dollars worth of equipment at a time , in order to protect themselves , depleting its large stocks .
The paper also said many people of Asian heritage were buying weapons , out of fear of a backlash against their community over the outbreak .
Online ammunition retailer ammo.com reported a surge in sales since the COVID-19 outbreak , reporting a 68 % uptake in people buying from its website .
Donald Trump Jr , the US president 's son , claimed at the weekend that his `` Democrat friends '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask what guns they should purchase , adding : `` You do n't need it , till you need it . ''
However , the increase of guns being bought in the US has not been welcomed by everyone , with gun safety activists worried about weapons lying around the house while children are off school .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker During Sunday evening 's US election debate , Everytown , a gun control group , tweeted : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and teens will be home over the next several weeks , some in homes with loaded , unsecured guns .
`` Parents : # BeSMART for Kids : Store guns locked , unloaded and separate from ammunition . ''
On Sunday , US President Donald Trump told Americans to `` take it easy '' and `` relax '' when it comes to panic buying , although it is not clear whether this included people buying more weapons .

Gun sellers in the US have reported a huge rise in sales over recent weeks, as Americans stock up on weapons amid the global pandemic.
Gun sales in areas which have been hard hit by the COVID-19 outbreak, such as Washington, California and New York, have reportedly soared, as weapon-owners fear a breakdown in public order.
People have been seen in long queues outside shops, in an effort to boost their personal arsenals, as coronavirus pandemic deepens in the US.
There are also reports that people who have never owned a weapon before are joining the queues - to ready themselves for any breaches in public security.
Customers queuing in Los Angeles told local media that "politicians and anti-gun people have been telling us for the longest time that we don't need guns".
They added: "But right now, a lot of people are truly scared, and they can make that decision themselves."
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According to the Los Angeles Times, one gun seller in Oklahoma had recently seen people buying thousands of dollars worth of equipment at a time, in order to protect themselves, depleting its large stocks.
The paper also said many people of Asian heritage were buying weapons, out of fear of a backlash against their community over the outbreak.
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Online ammunition retailer ammo.com reported a surge in sales since the COVID-19 outbreak, reporting a 68% uptake in people buying from its website.
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Donald Trump Jr, the US president's son, claimed at the weekend that his "Democrat friends" had been in touch with him to ask what guns they should purchase, adding: "You don't need it, till you need it."
However, the increase of guns being bought in the US has not been welcomed by everyone, with gun safety activists worried about weapons lying around the house while children are off school.
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During Sunday evening's US election debate, Everytown, a gun control group, tweeted: "The COVID-19 #NationalEmergency means millions of children and teens will be home over the next several weeks, some in homes with loaded, unsecured guns.
"Parents: #BeSMART for Kids: Store guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition."
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump told Americans to "take it easy" and "relax" when it comes to panic buying, although it is not clear whether this included people buying more weapons.


news--2020-03-16--Coronavirus: Idris Elba confirms he has tested positive

Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus .
The actor says he feels fine and currently has no symptoms , but has been isolated since he found out that he may have been exposed to the virus .
In a tweet he said : `` This morning I tested positive for COVID-19 .
I feel ok , I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus .
`` Stay home people and be pragmatic .
I will keep you updated on how I 'm doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accompanying video , Elba says he was tested after he discovered a person he had recent contact with had tested positive for COVID-19 .
He said he immediately self-isolated and got tested and had his results back today .
He also urged followers to think about social distancing and washing their hands , adding they should be vigilant to mitigate the spread of the virus .
`` There are so many people whose lives have been affected , from those who have lost people they love , to people that do n't even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
The actor 's announcement comes as Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that 55 people had now died after testing positive for coronavirus , Prime Minister Boris Johnson also announced new measures as part of his new daily press conferences , asking people to avoid pubs , bars and theatres to try and slow the spread of coronavirus .
He also issued new advice for whole families to self-isolate for 14 days should one person in the household suffer any of the symptoms of COVID-19 .

Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus.
The actor says he feels fine and currently has no symptoms, but has been isolated since he found out that he may have been exposed to the virus.
In a tweet he said: "This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus.
Image: The actor says he was exposed to someone else who tested positive for COVID-19
"Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I'm doing. No panic."
In an accompanying video, Elba says he was tested after he discovered a person he had recent contact with had tested positive for COVID-19.
He said he immediately self-isolated and got tested and had his results back today.
He also urged followers to think about social distancing and washing their hands, adding they should be vigilant to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Image: The actor says he feels 'okay'
"There are so many people whose lives have been affected, from those who have lost people they love, to people that don't even have it and have lost their livelihoods," he said.
"This is real."
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The actor's announcement comes as Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that 55 people had now died after testing positive for coronavirus,
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson also announced new measures as part of his new daily press conferences, asking people to avoid pubs, bars and theatres to try and slow the spread of coronavirus.
He also issued new advice for whole families to self-isolate for 14 days should one person in the household suffer any of the symptoms of COVID-19.


news--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: Fraud victims have lost more than £4.6m to virus-related scams

Fraud victims have lost more than £4.6m to coronavirus-related scams during the lockdown .
More than 2,000 victims lost cash through fake online goods sales , bogus cold-calls , non-existent pension plans and other frauds .
Another 11,206 people claim to have been victims of email ( phishing ) and text ( smishing ) attempts to trick them into giving out personal details .
The figures were released by Actionfraud , the UK 's online centre for reporting fraud and cyber crime .
Since the lockdown police forces have warned about many scams cashing in on the coronavirus pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face masks , virus cures and treatments and testing kits .
Others have fallen victim to a pet scam , where bogus breeders collect deposits from customers who have not been allowed to travel to view the puppies and kittens they think they are buying .
: : Listen to the All Out Politics podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Other fraudsters are offering bogus cheap loans , promising to fast track applications in return for an upfront fee .
Actionfraud said : `` To keep this number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to be aware of the very simple steps they can take to protect themselves from handing over their money , or personal details , to criminals . ''
In the past month 260 victims have reported receiving emails offering discounts on the TV licensing fee .
`` The emails purporting to be from TV Licensing claim that the recipient 's direct debit has failed and that they need to pay to avoid prosecution .
Recipients are told that they are eligible for a 'COVID19 Personalized Offer ' of six months free .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information .
`` Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it 's a scam .
Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text . ''
The Financial Conduct Authority warns of other scams , including offers of investment in 'good cause ' projects such as the manufacture of hand sanitiser or COVID-19 drugs , high-return stock market shares and help with holiday and flight compensation claims .
The FCA advises checking the Financial Services Register @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Next week from Monday to Thursday , Dermot Murnaghan will be hosting After the Pandemic : Our New World - a series of special live programmes about what our world will be like once the pandemic is over .
We 'll be joined by some of the biggest names from the worlds of culture , politics , economics , science and technology .
If you 'd like to be in our virtual audience - from your own home - and put questions to the experts , email afterthepandemic @ sky.uk

Fraud victims have lost more than £4.6m to coronavirus-related scams during the lockdown.
More than 2,000 victims lost cash through fake online goods sales, bogus cold-calls, non-existent pension plans and other frauds.
Another 11,206 people claim to have been victims of email (phishing) and text (smishing) attempts to trick them into giving out personal details.
The figures were released by Actionfraud, the UK's online centre for reporting fraud and cyber crime.
Since the lockdown police forces have warned about many scams cashing in on the coronavirus pandemic, including the sale of fake or non-existent face masks, virus cures and treatments and testing kits.
Others have fallen victim to a pet scam, where bogus breeders collect deposits from customers who have not been allowed to travel to view the puppies and kittens they think they are buying.
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Other fraudsters are offering bogus cheap loans, promising to fast track applications in return for an upfront fee.
Actionfraud said: "To keep this number as low as possible, we want people to be aware of the very simple steps they can take to protect themselves from handing over their money, or personal details, to criminals."
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In the past month 260 victims have reported receiving emails offering discounts on the TV licensing fee.
"The emails purporting to be from TV Licensing claim that the recipient's direct debit has failed and that they need to pay to avoid prosecution. Recipients are told that they are eligible for a 'COVID19 Personalized Offer' of six months free.
"The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information.
"Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text."
The Financial Conduct Authority warns of other scams, including offers of investment in 'good cause' projects such as the manufacture of hand sanitiser or COVID-19 drugs, high-return stock market shares and help with holiday and flight compensation claims.
The FCA advises checking the Financial Services Register and its Warning List of companies.
Next week from Monday to Thursday, Dermot Murnaghan will be hosting After the Pandemic: Our New World - a series of special live programmes about what our world will be like once the pandemic is over.
We'll be joined by some of the biggest names from the worlds of culture, politics, economics, science and technology.
If you'd like to be in our virtual audience - from your own home - and put questions to the experts, email afterthepandemic@sky.uk


news--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: Rehab for 'traumatised' COVID-19 survivors after infections pass peak

The NHS Seacole Centre at Headley Court in Surrey will be used as a temporary service for patients who are recovering from coronavirus and who no longer need care in an acute hospital .
It will also be used to treat those who have the virus and can no longer cope with their symptoms at home .
Patients will receive treatments for tracheostomy wounds and therapy to recover heart , lung and muscle function , as well as help with mental health issues such as PTSD and anxiety .
Others may need help with their speech and social care support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simon Stevens , NHS chief executive , said : `` While our country is now emerging from the initial peak of coronavirus , we 're now seeing a substantial new need for rehab and aftercare for COVID patients who 've come through this terrible illness . ''
Doctors are recognising that COVID-19 is more than just a respiratory condition .
It can be a devastating multi-system disease .
Survivors might suffer heart failure and strokes .
And after long spells on ventilators in an intensive care unit , there is a longer term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible PTSD , cognitive damage and the resulting anxiety it causes .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The scale of rehabilitation for these coronavirus survivors is huge .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` We know that for some people this can be a debilitating illness , with lasting effects .
`` The new NHS Seacole Centre is just the start as the NHS rapidly strengthens community support to help those affected return home to their loved ones , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harvey , 69 , is one of many patients who will need therapy after suffering serious complications from the coronavirus .
He was in a coma for four weeks after suffering kidney failure and blood clots on his lungs .
He is now receiving physiotherapy , as well as speech and language therapy , while staying at Bristol Royal Infirmary .
`` My wife had a phone call on 12 April to say I might not make it through the night , '' he said .
`` [ My family ] were traumatised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me - but I pulled through . ''
Mr Harvey thinks his rehabilitation will take around a year .
`` To me the biggest trauma is where you were so active before but now you ca n't reach for something and you have to get someone else to get something for you , '' he said .
The NHS Seacole Centre is a small but significant first step to help patients like Mr Harvey .
The disused military hospital in Surrey has been repurposed to provide local care , and NHS England says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But some healthcare professionals have told Sky News that any delay in rolling out a national programme will make an already bad situation much worse .
Chief executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists , Julia Scott , said : `` We need to act very quickly .
`` Occupational therapists are part of a family of allied health professions and , now more than ever , allied health professions are needed at the frontline in this rehab journey .
`` We need investment in service provision so there are enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We do n't want people going onto waiting lists and services backing up . ''
NHS surgeon Dr Alice Murray said : `` There are phenomenal examples of units regionally doing excellent work as integrated rehabilitation teams but that needs to be replicated on a national level .
And really for that to happen we need greater funding , a long term commitment to funding for rehabilitation and we need a focus on workforce development . ''
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We 'll be joined by some of the biggest names from the worlds of culture , politics , economics , science and technology .
And you can take part too .
If you 'd like to be in our virtual audience - from your own home - and put questions to the experts , email afterthepandemic @ sky.uk

The NHS Seacole Centre at Headley Court in Surrey will be used as a temporary service for patients who are recovering from coronavirus and who no longer need care in an acute hospital.
It will also be used to treat those who have the virus and can no longer cope with their symptoms at home.
Patients will receive treatments for tracheostomy wounds and therapy to recover heart, lung and muscle function, as well as help with mental health issues such as PTSD and anxiety.
Others may need help with their speech and social care support for basic, everyday needs.
Sir Simon Stevens, NHS chief executive, said: "While our country is now emerging from the initial peak of coronavirus, we're now seeing a substantial new need for rehab and aftercare for COVID patients who've come through this terrible illness."
Doctors are recognising that COVID-19 is more than just a respiratory condition. It can be a devastating multi-system disease. Survivors might suffer heart failure and strokes.
And after long spells on ventilators in an intensive care unit, there is a longer term mental health impact to be considered with possible PTSD, cognitive damage and the resulting anxiety it causes.
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The scale of rehabilitation for these coronavirus survivors is huge.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "We know that for some people this can be a debilitating illness, with lasting effects.
"The new NHS Seacole Centre is just the start as the NHS rapidly strengthens community support to help those affected return home to their loved ones, and to full health."
Image: The NHS Seacole Centre is a small but significant first step to help patients like Mr Harvey
Grandfather Brian Harvey, 69, is one of many patients who will need therapy after suffering serious complications from the coronavirus.
He was in a coma for four weeks after suffering kidney failure and blood clots on his lungs.
He is now receiving physiotherapy, as well as speech and language therapy, while staying at Bristol Royal Infirmary.
"My wife had a phone call on 12 April to say I might not make it through the night," he said.
"[My family] were traumatised thinking it could be the end for me - but I pulled through."
Mr Harvey thinks his rehabilitation will take around a year.
"To me the biggest trauma is where you were so active before but now you can't reach for something and you have to get someone else to get something for you," he said.
The NHS Seacole Centre is a small but significant first step to help patients like Mr Harvey.
Image: Mr Harvey suffered serious complications from the virus
The disused military hospital in Surrey has been repurposed to provide local care, and NHS England says more regional specialist rehab centres will open.
But some healthcare professionals have told Sky News that any delay in rolling out a national programme will make an already bad situation much worse.
Chief executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Julia Scott, said: "We need to act very quickly.
"Occupational therapists are part of a family of allied health professions and, now more than ever, allied health professions are needed at the frontline in this rehab journey.
"We need investment in service provision so there are enough therapists able to respond to needs.
"We don't want people going onto waiting lists and services backing up."
NHS surgeon Dr Alice Murray said: "There are phenomenal examples of units regionally doing excellent work as integrated rehabilitation teams but that needs to be replicated on a national level. And really for that to happen we need greater funding, a long term commitment to funding for rehabilitation and we need a focus on workforce development."
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news--2020-05-28--Coronavirus: Chancellor has left limited companies to 'bleed to death', directors say

Directors of limited companies say they have been left to `` bleed to death '' by Chancellor Rishi Sunak during the pandemic .
Working to keep their businesses alive means that although they are eligible for the UK government 's furlough scheme , it 's often not a realistic option and they are not eligible for the self-employment income support scheme .
They say they 've been left to `` fall through the cracks '' during the coronavirus crisis and have called on the chancellor to assess their situation as part of his expected update to the scheme .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
Many have more than one director .
They are often small businesses , such as mobile hairdressers , plumbers , electricians and other freelancers working from home .
Some 710,000 in the UK are one-person bands , with just one director and no staff .
Directors often take very small salaries and pay themselves dividends if the company makes profit .
But this means it 's hard for the government to assess where dividends are taken as income and where they are being taken as part of a portfolio of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to design a scheme to accommodate these people .
Mustafa Fuat is the founder of Gosha London Ltd .
It produces samples and garments for luxury women 's wear designers .
Orders have completely dried up , and although they have been making hospital scrubs and gowns for the NHS , Mustafa has had to furlough most of his seven staff .
`` It 's been sleepless nights , worrying about whether we 're going to get orders , '' he explained .
`` We 've had no help from the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council , but that 's not going to go far with my rent .
Apart from that , I 've got personal finances at home , I 've got a mortgage at home , I 've got a family to keep as well - it 's been really desperate . ''
He said he feels angry and let down that his business is being forgotten .
`` I feel really sad sometimes .
I get some weeks where I come in on my own , and the studio 's empty and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm ] not hearing the machines going , the staff laughing , it 's hard to describe .
`` What the chancellor 's done is he 's cut us and he 's watching us bleed to death . ''
According to data from The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed ( IPSE ) , many directors are facing a perilous situation .
It 's reported that 39 % of limited company directors who work as a one-person band think they wo n't have enough money to cover rent , bills and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think they 'll have to close their businesses .
The situation is just as bad for those with employees to support .
Around 7.5 million people in the UK are employed by limited companies .
Many directors have put their employees on furlough and say the lack of support means those staff wo n't have jobs to come back to .
: : Listen to the All Out Politics podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Gina Broadhurst , a small business owner and co-founder of the pressure group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't understand how we are expected to continue to employ millions and contribute to the economy and be an integral part of the supply chain .
`` I know people who have tens of pounds in their bank account , they 've romped through their life savings essentially to prop their business up , they 've taken massive bounce back loans where they 've never had debt previously and that 's the only thing keeping them afloat .
`` But we do n't think debt is the answer .
Why should one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the problem with debt , whereas other people have grants ?
It 's not fair and equitable . ''
The government has put billions into an unprecedented package of support for workers and businesses through the pandemic .
This includes backing of over £22bn worth of loans for small , medium and large businesses .
This week , Mr Sunak answered a question on Twitter about limited company directors , writing : `` Many directors pay themselves a salary through PAYE and can be furloughed . ''
He also said it was hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from companies they are involved with and those who take dividends from investment portfolios .
`` I do n't think it would be right to be giving huge grants to those with investment portfolios , '' the chancellor wrote .
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Directors of limited companies say they have been left to "bleed to death" by Chancellor Rishi Sunak during the pandemic.
Working to keep their businesses alive means that although they are eligible for the UK government's furlough scheme, it's often not a realistic option and they are not eligible for the self-employment income support scheme.
They say they've been left to "fall through the cracks" during the coronavirus crisis and have called on the chancellor to assess their situation as part of his expected update to the scheme.
Image: A quarter of the UK's workforce is covered by the furlough scheme
There are two million limited companies registered in the UK. Many have more than one director.
They are often small businesses, such as mobile hairdressers, plumbers, electricians and other freelancers working from home. Some 710,000 in the UK are one-person bands, with just one director and no staff.
Directors often take very small salaries and pay themselves dividends if the company makes profit.
But this means it's hard for the government to assess where dividends are taken as income and where they are being taken as part of a portfolio of investments, and so it's been hard to design a scheme to accommodate these people.
Image: Limited company directors are begging Chancellor Rishi Sunak for more support
Mustafa Fuat is the founder of Gosha London Ltd. It produces samples and garments for luxury women's wear designers.
Orders have completely dried up, and although they have been making hospital scrubs and gowns for the NHS, Mustafa has had to furlough most of his seven staff.
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"It's been sleepless nights, worrying about whether we're going to get orders," he explained.
"We've had no help from the government, apart from a £10,000 grant from the council, but that's not going to go far with my rent. Apart from that, I've got personal finances at home, I've got a mortgage at home, I've got a family to keep as well - it's been really desperate."
Image: Limited companies are often small businesses, such as mobile hairdressers, plumbers and electricians
He said he feels angry and let down that his business is being forgotten.
"I feel really sad sometimes. I get some weeks where I come in on my own, and the studio's empty and the thoughts going round my head, [I'm] not hearing the machines going, the staff laughing, it's hard to describe.
"What the chancellor's done is he's cut us and he's watching us bleed to death."
According to data from The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE), many directors are facing a perilous situation.
Image: The furlough scheme has cost £14bn a month - but limited companies say they've fallen through cracks
It's reported that 39% of limited company directors who work as a one-person band think they won't have enough money to cover rent, bills and basic living costs, and 49% think they'll have to close their businesses.
The situation is just as bad for those with employees to support.
Around 7.5 million people in the UK are employed by limited companies.
Many directors have put their employees on furlough and say the lack of support means those staff won't have jobs to come back to.
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Gina Broadhurst, a small business owner and co-founder of the pressure group #Forgottenltd, said: "I don't understand how we are expected to continue to employ millions and contribute to the economy and be an integral part of the supply chain.
"I know people who have tens of pounds in their bank account, they've romped through their life savings essentially to prop their business up, they've taken massive bounce back loans where they've never had debt previously and that's the only thing keeping them afloat.
"But we don't think debt is the answer. Why should one section of society be forced to solve the problem with debt, whereas other people have grants? It's not fair and equitable."
The government has put billions into an unprecedented package of support for workers and businesses through the pandemic. This includes backing of over £22bn worth of loans for small, medium and large businesses.
This week, Mr Sunak answered a question on Twitter about limited company directors, writing: "Many directors pay themselves a salary through PAYE and can be furloughed."
He also said it was hard to distinguish between those who take dividends from companies they are involved with and those who take dividends from investment portfolios.
"I don't think it would be right to be giving huge grants to those with investment portfolios," the chancellor wrote.
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news--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: South Korea forced to close schools again after spike in new COVID-19 cases

South Korea has been forced to close hundreds of schools , museums and art galleries due to a fresh spike in coronavirus cases as the country emerges from lockdown .
The past three days have seen 177 new COVID-19 cases reported , threatening to undo many of the gains made in a nation considered to be among the world 's few success stories during the pandemic .
A total of 58 new coronavirus cases were reported on Friday , all in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area .
That followed the country 's biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was reported 79 more people had become infected .
Officials are scrambling to stem transmissions linked to a huge e-commerce warehouse near the capital .
Nationwide restrictions had been lifted on 6 May , but the government has responded to the general increase by shutting public facilities such as parks , museums and state-run theatres in the metropolitan area over the next two weeks to slow the spread .
More than 250 schools that had recently reopened were ordered to close again , while officials also advised computer gaming lounges around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforce anti-virus measures .
`` The two weeks from now will be crucial in containing infections , '' said Health Minister Park Neung-hoo .
He called for residents in the metropolitan area to avoid unnecessary gatherings and urged companies to keep sick employees off work .
The new figures announced by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought national totals to 11,402 infections and 269 deaths .
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun asked officials to examine working conditions at warehouses of online shopping companies , which have seen orders surge during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection risks may be high .
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South Korea has been forced to close hundreds of schools, museums and art galleries due to a fresh spike in coronavirus cases as the country emerges from lockdown.
The past three days have seen 177 new COVID-19 cases reported, threatening to undo many of the gains made in a nation considered to be among the world's few success stories during the pandemic.
A total of 58 new coronavirus cases were reported on Friday, all in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area.
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That followed the country's biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days on Thursday, when it was reported 79 more people had become infected.
Officials are scrambling to stem transmissions linked to a huge e-commerce warehouse near the capital.
Nationwide restrictions had been lifted on 6 May, but the government has responded to the general increase by shutting public facilities such as parks, museums and state-run theatres in the metropolitan area over the next two weeks to slow the spread.
Image: A health worker administers a swab at a temporary coronavirus testing centre in Bucheon, south of Seoul
More than 250 schools that had recently reopened were ordered to close again, while officials also advised computer gaming lounges around the capital to shut during the period or enforce anti-virus measures.
"The two weeks from now will be crucial in containing infections," said Health Minister Park Neung-hoo.
He called for residents in the metropolitan area to avoid unnecessary gatherings and urged companies to keep sick employees off work.
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The new figures announced by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought national totals to 11,402 infections and 269 deaths.
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun asked officials to examine working conditions at warehouses of online shopping companies, which have seen orders surge during the pandemic, and other congested workplaces where infection risks may be high.
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news--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: Ted Baker to unveil £80m share sale plan

Ted Baker , the high street fashion brand , will next week launch an attempt to raise virtually its entire market capitalisation as it joins the queue of companies seeking funds to survive the COVID-19 pandemic .
Sky News has learnt that Ted Baker will unveil a placing and open offer to target roughly £80m from the sale of new shares as soon as Monday morning .
The company , which was left reeling by a string of internal governance and accounting rows last year , is understood to be close to proceeding with the fundraising after consulting with leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kelvin , Ted Baker 's founder , who left the company in March last year following allegations of `` forced hugging '' and other inappropriate behaviour .
Since then , the company has lurched from one crisis to another , announcing a string of profit warnings and a massive stock overstatement that raised questions about its survival prospects .
It was unclear on Friday evening whether Mr Kelvin would choose - or be able - to commit the roughly £28m he would need to retain his current 35 % stake if the fundraising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he faces seeing his shareholding substantially diluted .
Other big investors in the company include Schroders , Columbia Threadneedle and Toscafund .
Ted Baker has not updated investors on its finances since March 23 , when it announced that it had secured an additional £13.5m of borrowing headroom from lenders .
It also announced the sale and leaseback of its headquarters near Kings Cross , known as The Ugly Brown Building .
Those moves to raise cash came shortly before the company confirmed that finance chief Rachel Osborne would become its permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named the easyJet chairman - and former Next chairman - John Barton as its next non-executive chair .
Lenders to Ted Baker have been working with advisers from FTI Consulting to undertake an assessment of its prospects since before the coronavirus pandemic began .
This week , the company said it would begin a gradual reopening of its stores from mid-June .
The retailer 's shares have plummeted during the last 15 months , and closed on Friday at 153.3p , almost 13.5 % lower on the day and down 89 % over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has plunged to just under £80m .
Mr Kelvin had been linked with a possible bid to take the company private , although there is no indication that he has any such plan .
Its stock overstatement may also pose a headache for its auditor , KPMG .
In 2018 , the big four firm was fined £3m by the Financial Reporting Council for breaching the watchdog 's ethical standards in relation to non-audit services provided to the fashion retailer .
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Goldman Sachs and Liberum are understood to be working on the capital-raising process .
In response to Sky News ' report , Ted Baker said it `` notes recent press comment regarding the possibility of the company undertaking an equity issue '' .
`` Since the company 's strategic update on 26 February , Ted Baker , along with many businesses , has seen a marked impact on trading due to government actions to limit social interaction and movement .
`` This , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last financial year , makes the need for a wider transformation more acute .
As a result , the company is in an advanced stage of preparation for a placing and open offer as part of a broader package of measures that the company has put in place to significantly strengthen the balance sheet . ''
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Ted Baker, the high street fashion brand, will next week launch an attempt to raise virtually its entire market capitalisation as it joins the queue of companies seeking funds to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sky News has learnt that Ted Baker will unveil a placing and open offer to target roughly £80m from the sale of new shares as soon as Monday morning.
The company, which was left reeling by a string of internal governance and accounting rows last year, is understood to be close to proceeding with the fundraising after consulting with leading shareholders.
Its biggest investor is Ray Kelvin, Ted Baker's founder, who left the company in March last year following allegations of "forced hugging" and other inappropriate behaviour.
Since then, the company has lurched from one crisis to another, announcing a string of profit warnings and a massive stock overstatement that raised questions about its survival prospects.
It was unclear on Friday evening whether Mr Kelvin would choose - or be able - to commit the roughly £28m he would need to retain his current 35% stake if the fundraising is successful.
If he does not, he faces seeing his shareholding substantially diluted.
Other big investors in the company include Schroders, Columbia Threadneedle and Toscafund.
Ted Baker has not updated investors on its finances since March 23, when it announced that it had secured an additional £13.5m of borrowing headroom from lenders.
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It also announced the sale and leaseback of its headquarters near Kings Cross, known as The Ugly Brown Building.
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Those moves to raise cash came shortly before the company confirmed that finance chief Rachel Osborne would become its permanent chief executive.
More recently, it named the easyJet chairman - and former Next chairman - John Barton as its next non-executive chair.
Lenders to Ted Baker have been working with advisers from FTI Consulting to undertake an assessment of its prospects since before the coronavirus pandemic began.
This week, the company said it would begin a gradual reopening of its stores from mid-June.
The retailer's shares have plummeted during the last 15 months, and closed on Friday at 153.3p, almost 13.5% lower on the day and down 89% over the last year.
Its market value has plunged to just under £80m.
Mr Kelvin had been linked with a possible bid to take the company private, although there is no indication that he has any such plan.
Its stock overstatement may also pose a headache for its auditor, KPMG.
In 2018, the big four firm was fined £3m by the Financial Reporting Council for breaching the watchdog's ethical standards in relation to non-audit services provided to the fashion retailer.
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The penalty was reduced to £2.1m because KPMG proactively settled it.
Goldman Sachs and Liberum are understood to be working on the capital-raising process.
In response to Sky News' report, Ted Baker said it "notes recent press comment regarding the possibility of the company undertaking an equity issue".
"Since the company's strategic update on 26 February, Ted Baker, along with many businesses, has seen a marked impact on trading due to government actions to limit social interaction and movement.
"This, in addition to trading pressures from the last financial year, makes the need for a wider transformation more acute.
As a result, the company is in an advanced stage of preparation for a placing and open offer as part of a broader package of measures that the company has put in place to significantly strengthen the balance sheet."
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news--2020-05-29--Car manufacturing at lowest point since Second World War

The number of cars made in Britain fell to its lowest point since the Second World War during April , down 99.7 % compared to the same month last year .
Just 152 cars were built for export and 45 for customers in the UK during the month , according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ( SMMT ) .
Car makers were among thousands of businesses across the country forced to close after the government imposed a lockdown to limit the spread of the coronavirus .
Many plants were used instead to make personal protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by the illness .
The SMMT said car manufacturers had made 711,495 pieces of PPE , including face shields and medical gowns .
Car production in the year to date is down 27.6 % with 121,811 fewer cars built .
The sector 's 168,000 employees are starting to return to work , with around half of the country 's car and engine plants expected to be operating by the end of May .
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Mike Hawes , SMMT chief executive , said , `` With the UK 's car plants mothballed in April , these figures are n't surprising but they do highlight the tremendous challenge the industry faces , with revenues effectively slashed to zero last month .
`` Manufacturers are starting to emerge from prolonged shutdown into a very uncertain world and ramping up production will be a gradual process , so we need government to work with us to accelerate this fundamentally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safeguard jobs .
`` Support to get all businesses through this short-term turmoil will ensure the UK 's many globally-renowned brands can continue to make the products that remain so desirable to consumers the world over and , in turn , help deliver long-term prosperity for Britain . ''
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The number of cars made in Britain fell to its lowest point since the Second World War during April, down 99.7% compared to the same month last year.
Just 152 cars were built for export and 45 for customers in the UK during the month, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Car makers were among thousands of businesses across the country forced to close after the government imposed a lockdown to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Many plants were used instead to make personal protective equipment needed by healthcare workers treating those affected by the illness.
The SMMT said car manufacturers had made 711,495 pieces of PPE, including face shields and medical gowns.
Car production in the year to date is down 27.6% with 121,811 fewer cars built.
The sector's 168,000 employees are starting to return to work, with around half of the country's car and engine plants expected to be operating by the end of May.
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However, the SMMT said it expected lost production this year would cost the sector up to £12.5bn.
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Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, "With the UK's car plants mothballed in April, these figures aren't surprising but they do highlight the tremendous challenge the industry faces, with revenues effectively slashed to zero last month.
"Manufacturers are starting to emerge from prolonged shutdown into a very uncertain world and ramping up production will be a gradual process, so we need government to work with us to accelerate this fundamentally strong sector's recovery, stimulate investment and safeguard jobs.
"Support to get all businesses through this short-term turmoil will ensure the UK's many globally-renowned brands can continue to make the products that remain so desirable to consumers the world over and, in turn, help deliver long-term prosperity for Britain."
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news--2020-05-29--Nationwide profits tumble by 40% with £101m coronavirus hit

Britain 's biggest building society Nationwide has seen its profits plunge by 40 % after taking a £101m hit from the coronavirus pandemic .
The lender said its underlying profit before tax plunged from £788m in 2019 to £469m this year on underlying income of just over £3bn .
It was already on course for lower profits before the COVID-19 crisis , as Nationwide wrestled with lower income and payment protection insurance ( PPI ) claims , while at the same time investing in technology .
The building society has earmarked £101m for expected credit losses resulting from the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` In the last month of our financial year all our lives have been overshadowed by the coronavirus .
`` We are helping members in financial difficulty with payment holidays on mortgages and loans and interest-free overdraft periods , and we have promised that no mortgage member will lose their home over the next 12 months due to the impact of the coronavirus .
`` We 've taken steps to protect our employees ' physical and mental health so we can maintain essential services to our members , and we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone 's job is safe in 2020 .
`` We are paying our suppliers early , especially smaller ones , to help them stay in business . ''
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Mr Garner added : `` We believe that the character of any organisation comes very much to the fore in times like these , and we have been making our decisions very much with this in mind . ''
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Britain's biggest building society Nationwide has seen its profits plunge by 40% after taking a £101m hit from the coronavirus pandemic.
The lender said its underlying profit before tax plunged from £788m in 2019 to £469m this year on underlying income of just over £3bn.
It was already on course for lower profits before the COVID-19 crisis, as Nationwide wrestled with lower income and payment protection insurance (PPI) claims, while at the same time investing in technology.
The building society has earmarked £101m for expected credit losses resulting from the coronavirus outbreak.
Nationwide chief executive Joe Garner said: "In the last month of our financial year all our lives have been overshadowed by the coronavirus.
"We are helping members in financial difficulty with payment holidays on mortgages and loans and interest-free overdraft periods, and we have promised that no mortgage member will lose their home over the next 12 months due to the impact of the coronavirus.
"We've taken steps to protect our employees' physical and mental health so we can maintain essential services to our members, and we've gone a step further and promised that everyone's job is safe in 2020.
"We are paying our suppliers early, especially smaller ones, to help them stay in business."
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Mr Garner added: "We believe that the character of any organisation comes very much to the fore in times like these, and we have been making our decisions very much with this in mind."
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We'll be joined by some of the biggest names from the worlds of culture, politics, economics, science and technology. And you can take part too.
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news--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: series examines life after the pandemic

A Nobel Prize-winning economist will be among the distinguished guests taking part in a special series on Sky News this week , looking at how the world might change following COVID-19 .
After The Pandemic : Our New World is airing from Monday to Thursday at 8pm .
Those offering their insights include Sir Jeremy Farrar , a leading member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , and director of the Wellcome Trust .
China 's ambassador to the UK , Liu Xiaoming , talked to presenter Dermot Murnaghan on Monday , as did former foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will appear this week , too .
Sky News specialists including science correspondent Thomas Moore , economics editor Ed Conway , foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes and deputy political editor Sam Coates are also contributing through the week .
Sky News viewers will be asking questions about how the pandemic could change their environment .
Anyone wanting to take part should email AfterThePandemic @ sky.uk .
The programmes will also feature the results of an exclusive poll about how life may differ once the crisis is over .
Disrupting the usual news schedule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series will be split into four areas .
On Monday 1 June it was THE WORLD AT LARGE - How will our new world work ?
Questions discussed included : Has the post-war order collapsed , and what are the roles of the USA and China ?
On Tuesday 2 June it is THE ECONOMY & WORK - What should we value in future ?
Subjects to be probed include : What has this period done for our value of key workers and the NHS ?
Will working from home now be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the implications of that ?
On Wednesday 3 June it is SCIENCE & MEDICINE - How can we stop this happening again ?
Two of the questions will be : how do we stop this happening again , and will a vaccine ever be found ?
And on Thursday 4 June it is LIFE & SOCIETY - Will life as we knew it ever return and what will our new lives look like ?
In this programme , it will be relationships that are under the microscope .
How has the period of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
And has life changed forever ?
John Ryley , head of Sky News , said : `` Today the world finds itself in a unique position - we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to forge a bright new future for humanity .
`` This series will provide an open forum for discussion with some of the most influential and forward-thinking minds of our generation .
`` The world as we know it has changed and Sky News will look at the transformation it leaves behind and how we 'll all need to adapt @ @ @ @ @

A Nobel Prize-winning economist will be among the distinguished guests taking part in a special series on Sky News this week, looking at how the world might change following COVID-19.
After The Pandemic: Our New World is airing from Monday to Thursday at 8pm.
Those offering their insights include Sir Jeremy Farrar, a leading member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), and director of the Wellcome Trust.
Image: Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz will be taking part
China's ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, talked to presenter Dermot Murnaghan on Monday, as did former foreign secretary David Miliband. Economist Joseph Stiglitz will appear this week, too.
Sky News specialists including science correspondent Thomas Moore, economics editor Ed Conway, foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes and deputy political editor Sam Coates are also contributing through the week.
Sky News viewers will be asking questions about how the pandemic could change their environment. Anyone wanting to take part should email AfterThePandemic@sky.uk.
The programmes will also feature the results of an exclusive poll about how life may differ once the crisis is over.
Disrupting the usual news schedule for four consecutive days, the one-off series will be split into four areas.
On Monday 1 June it was THE WORLD AT LARGE - How will our new world work?
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Questions discussed included: Has the post-war order collapsed, and what are the roles of the USA and China?
On Tuesday 2 June it is THE ECONOMY & WORK - What should we value in future?
Subjects to be probed include: What has this period done for our value of key workers and the NHS? Will working from home now be the new normal, and what will be the implications of that?
On Wednesday 3 June it is SCIENCE & MEDICINE - How can we stop this happening again?
Two of the questions will be: how do we stop this happening again, and will a vaccine ever be found?
And on Thursday 4 June it is LIFE & SOCIETY - Will life as we knew it ever return and what will our new lives look like?
In this programme, it will be relationships that are under the microscope. How has the period of lockdown affected connections with family and friends? And has life changed forever?
John Ryley, head of Sky News, said: "Today the world finds itself in a unique position - we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to forge a bright new future for humanity.
"This series will provide an open forum for discussion with some of the most influential and forward-thinking minds of our generation.
"The world as we know it has changed and Sky News will look at the transformation it leaves behind and how we'll all need to adapt in the future."


news--2020-05-29--Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper with serious injuries

Two lions have mauled a zookeeper in an `` extremely vicious '' attack in Australia .
The woman , 35 , suffered serious bite wounds to her neck and head after the animals attacked her while she was cleaning their enclosure .
Two of her colleagues rushed to help her and secured the lions .
Police were called to Shoalhaven Zoo on the New South Wales south coast on Friday morning .
The zookeeper was treated at the scene by paramedics , before being airlifted to St George Hospital in a critical but stable condition .
Inspector Faye Stockman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the rescue was `` incredibly dangerous '' .
`` This is one of the worst jobs I have ever experienced - I have never come across a job like this in my career , '' she told 9News .
`` It was absolutely harrowing .
It is an incredibly dangerous situation , both for the patient and the paramedics . ''
She added : `` Being the first to walk into the enclosure was one of the most frightening experiences - we literally had to walk into a lion 's den .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ paramedics found the woman with severe injuries . ''
Superintendent Greg Moore told reporters : `` I commend the two zoo staff that reacted to the incident and were able to secure the lions and support their colleague . ''
The zoo has been closed for several months due to coronavirus restrictions .
It holds an extensive collection of animals , and the zoo 's website describes its location as `` set in amongst the most spectacular natural rock formations and bushland , all on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack at the zoo .
In 2014 , a handler was dragged into the water by a crocodile , but escaped with minor injuries .

Two lions have mauled a zookeeper in an "extremely vicious" attack in Australia.
The woman, 35, suffered serious bite wounds to her neck and head after the animals attacked her while she was cleaning their enclosure.
Two of her colleagues rushed to help her and secured the lions.
Police were called to Shoalhaven Zoo on the New South Wales south coast on Friday morning.
The zookeeper was treated at the scene by paramedics, before being airlifted to St George Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
Inspector Faye Stockman, duty operations manager for NSW Ambulance, said the rescue was "incredibly dangerous".
"This is one of the worst jobs I have ever experienced - I have never come across a job like this in my career," she told 9News.
"It was absolutely harrowing. It is an incredibly dangerous situation, both for the patient and the paramedics."
She added: "Being the first to walk into the enclosure was one of the most frightening experiences - we literally had to walk into a lion's den.
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"The attack was extremely vicious and paramedics found the woman with severe injuries."
Superintendent Greg Moore told reporters: "I commend the two zoo staff that reacted to the incident and were able to secure the lions and support their colleague."
The zoo has been closed for several months due to coronavirus restrictions.
It holds an extensive collection of animals, and the zoo's website describes its location as "set in amongst the most spectacular natural rock formations and bushland, all on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River".
It is not the first animal attack at the zoo. In 2014, a handler was dragged into the water by a crocodile, but escaped with minor injuries.


news--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: Aviation bosses beg chancellor to deliver APD review

Britain 's aviation industry is imploring Rishi Sunak to accelerate a review of air passenger duty ( APD ) to help revive a sector brought to its knees by the COVID-19 pandemic .
Sky News has seen a letter from the bosses of four trade groups in which they urge the chancellor to kick-start a consultation promised when Flybe , the regional carrier , collapsed earlier this year .
In it , they urge Mr Sunak to suspend APD for `` at least six months '' .
Such a move , they argue , would `` stimulate demand , supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK aviation industry , but also the regional tourism , investment and employment opportunities aviation brings to communities across the UK '' .
The letter was signed by the chief executives of Airlines UK , the Airport Operators Association and the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK ; and the UK head of the International Air Transport Association .
Ministers had been weighing reforms to APD at around the time of Flybe 's demise , which came after shareholders including Virgin Atlantic Airways refused to inject more money into the struggling airline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The industry is desperately seeking ways to stimulate demand against a bleak backdrop that they say has been made worse by the introduction of a 14-day coronavirus quarantine period for passengers arriving in the UK from overseas .
`` APD is one of the key levers available to the Treasury by which it can re-establish the critical connectivity on which the UK economy and aviation sector depends , '' the aviation bosses wrote .
`` This is to the benefit of not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also critical supply chains and manufacturers who rely on vital bellyhold capacity for imports and exports of goods .
A grim run of job losses across the aviation sector continued this week with easyJet announcing that it would make up to 4500 staff redundant .
Next week from Monday to Thursday , Dermot Murnaghan will be hosting After the Pandemic : Our New World - a series of special live programmes about what our world will be like once the pandemic is over .
We 'll be joined by some of the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politics , economics , science and technology .
And you can take part too .
If you 'd like to be in our virtual audience - from your own home - and put questions to the experts , email afterthepandemic @ sky.uk

Britain's aviation industry is imploring Rishi Sunak to accelerate a review of air passenger duty (APD) to help revive a sector brought to its knees by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sky News has seen a letter from the bosses of four trade groups in which they urge the chancellor to kick-start a consultation promised when Flybe, the regional carrier, collapsed earlier this year.
In it, they urge Mr Sunak to suspend APD for "at least six months".
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Such a move, they argue, would "stimulate demand, supporting not only the recovery of a competitive UK aviation industry, but also the regional tourism, investment and employment opportunities aviation brings to communities across the UK".
The letter was signed by the chief executives of Airlines UK, the Airport Operators Association and the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK; and the UK head of the International Air Transport Association.
Ministers had been weighing reforms to APD at around the time of Flybe's demise, which came after shareholders including Virgin Atlantic Airways refused to inject more money into the struggling airline.
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The industry is desperately seeking ways to stimulate demand against a bleak backdrop that they say has been made worse by the introduction of a 14-day coronavirus quarantine period for passengers arriving in the UK from overseas.
"APD is one of the key levers available to the Treasury by which it can re-establish the critical connectivity on which the UK economy and aviation sector depends," the aviation bosses wrote.
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"This is to the benefit of not only tourism and hospitality operators, but also critical supply chains and manufacturers who rely on vital bellyhold capacity for imports and exports of goods.
A grim run of job losses across the aviation sector continued this week with easyJet announcing that it would make up to 4500 staff redundant.
Next week from Monday to Thursday, Dermot Murnaghan will be hosting After the Pandemic: Our New World - a series of special live programmes about what our world will be like once the pandemic is over.
We'll be joined by some of the biggest names from the worlds of culture, politics, economics, science and technology. And you can take part too.
If you'd like to be in our virtual audience - from your own home - and put questions to the experts, email afterthepandemic@sky.uk