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Thursday May 7 2020

From The Editor

 

By Chris Evans, Editor

 

The best of The Telegraph's articles, sent by the Editor

Dear reader,

There are few words left to describe these times which are not already overused, yet the power of reporting has become more vital than ever. At The Telegraph we have made immense efforts to bring you journalism that illuminates, holds those in power to account, and provides relief and escape. I hope that we have been a source of both comfort and empowerment in these past weeks. Below is a small selection of our best recent journalism.

Today, the Cabinet will reaffirm Britain’s lockdown and also agree on measures to ease it. The big announcement will not come until Sunday, but ahead of that Camilla Tominey reveals what is in store for the major areas of our lives, from schools and workplaces to family and social life.

As elements of the lockdown are removed, I’m sure many people will remain anxious about avoiding infection. While there is currently no medical way to prevent contagion, there are actions we can take to ensure our immune systems are at their best to fight off the virus. Maria Lally explains how to change your sleep, diet and exercise routine to do just that.

Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The beginning of that great conflict was first reported by Clare Hollingworth of The Daily Telegraph, in what became known as the “scoop of the century”. Charles Moore, who was later Ms Hollingworth’s editor, recounts the truly remarkable career of one of Britain’s most renowned reporters. It is well worth your time.

Chris

 

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London underground station Baker Street

Revealed: Boris Johnson's roadmap to ease lockdown and reopen schools and shops. Read how he plans to avoid a second peak.

Illustration of a computer, a meal, a heart, drugs, and an apple

Are you planning to optimise your immune system for the big return to work? We have all the advice you need.

1939: Clare Hollingworth (centre) with the British consul’s car she took on her fateful ‘shopping trip' that brought back the first reports of the outbreak of war

Clare Hollingworth broke the news of WW2 in The Telegraph and saved thousands of anti-Nazi dissidents. Read this excellent tribute to her. (Free to read)

 
A street market

And what was it like to be a tourist in the Middle Ages? We look back at the adventures of IbnBattuta. (Free to read)

Prof Neil Ferguson

Prof Neil Ferguson, the architect of lockdown, was brought down by failing to obey his own rules. Don't miss this story.

 

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