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| Clap for Carers: UK in 'emotional' tribute to NHS and care workers | Clap for Carers: UK in 'emotional' tribute to NHS and care workers |
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| People around the UK have taken part in a so-called "Clap for Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. | People around the UK have taken part in a so-called "Clap for Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. |
| The Royal Family and the prime minister joined well-wishers who flocked to their balconies and windows to applaud. | The Royal Family and the prime minister joined well-wishers who flocked to their balconies and windows to applaud. |
| A message from the NHS on social media described the tribute as "emotional". | A message from the NHS on social media described the tribute as "emotional". |
| The Queen said the UK was "enormously thankful" to those in science, health and the emergency and public services. | The Queen said the UK was "enormously thankful" to those in science, health and the emergency and public services. |
| In a message on Instagram, she said the nation was grateful "for the expertise and commitment of our scientists, medical practitioners and emergency and public services". | |
| Boris Johnson was joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street as they took part in the national salute. | Boris Johnson was joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street as they took part in the national salute. |
| And a video posted by Kensington Palace showed Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis clapping to thank all those healthcare staff "working tirelessly" to help those affected by Covid-19. | And a video posted by Kensington Palace showed Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis clapping to thank all those healthcare staff "working tirelessly" to help those affected by Covid-19. |
| The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and their staff all separately joined in with a round of applause at Birkhall in Scotland. | |
| Charles, who has tested positive for coronavirus, and Camilla are isolating from each other and their small number of staff. | |
| The Clap for Carers campaign, which started online, was staged because "during these unprecedented times they need to know we are grateful", according to the organisers. | The Clap for Carers campaign, which started online, was staged because "during these unprecedented times they need to know we are grateful", according to the organisers. |
| At the same time, landmarks including Belfast City Hall, Principality Stadium in Cardiff and the London Eye were lit up as part of the #lightitblue salute. | At the same time, landmarks including Belfast City Hall, Principality Stadium in Cardiff and the London Eye were lit up as part of the #lightitblue salute. |
| As people all over the UK went to their doorsteps and windows to take part in the round of applause, a number of celebrities shared updates about how they were paying their respects to healthcare workers. | |
| Actress Michelle Collins shared a video taken from outside her north London home showing people taking part in the salute. | |
| She said that the tribute had "made her cry", adding: "We love our NHS stay safe everyone emotional day." | |
| In the video, she can be heard telling neighbours that they need "a big street party when this is all over". | |
| TV presenter Ben Fogle shared a video of his family applauding health care workers in his living room next to a placard saying "thank you NHS". | |
| He tweeted: "We love you NHS. We salute every one of you. Our heroes." | |
| Star Wars actor John Boyega said it was "beautiful" hearing his neighbours "shout and clap for the NHS". | |
| And BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James also praised the salute on Twitter. | |
| He wrote: "Oh my God that was properly brilliant wasn't it. | |
| "Also, most brilliantly British thing ever bashing pots and pans. | |
| "Extraordinary times can only be overcome with extraordinary acts of humanity." | |
| The national round of applause came after the unveiling of a support package from the government to give millions of self-employed people a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus. | The national round of applause came after the unveiling of a support package from the government to give millions of self-employed people a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus. |
| The money - up to a maximum of £2,500 a month - will be paid in a single lump sum, but will not begin to arrive until the start of June at the earliest. | The money - up to a maximum of £2,500 a month - will be paid in a single lump sum, but will not begin to arrive until the start of June at the earliest. |
| Wage subsidies of 80% for salaried employees were announced last week. | Wage subsidies of 80% for salaried employees were announced last week. |