I had two conference calls today. The first was the regular one with Dorset Council, the second with the NFU. The first was, as always, most helpful and informative. The second, with NFU President Minette Batters, was very concerning. She and many dairy farmers are worried about over production of milk as demand has slumped. The future of the dairy industry is severely threatened unless the Government takes action. I am supporting Ms Batters' proposals which she's due to present to Defra Secretary of State shortly. Meanwhile, the official evidence on the effect coronavirus is having on people in England and Wales shows a very sharp rise in the number of deaths per week, 6,000 more than would be expected at this time of year. The figures released by the Office for National Statistics, relate to the week leading up to the 3rd April. Since then the numbers have risen again and there's particular concern about the situation in care homes and in the community at large. The charity Age UK has warned that Covid-19 is spreading in care homes "like wildfire" and campaigners say that the residents of care homes have been largely forgotten. The Chancellor denied that in today's news conference. Inevitably, warnings on the future of our economy are coming more into focus, with a forecast by the UK's tax and spending watchdog suggesting the coronavirus crisis will have "serious implications" for the UK. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warned the pandemic could see the economy shrink by a record 35 per cent by June. Mr Sunak stressed that the forecast was only one possible scenario. There are so many good stories out there at this time, but one in particular has caught my attention. A 99-year-old army veteran, who's raised more than £4 million to help the NHS in the fight against Covid-19, has vowed to keep going even though he has smashed his original £1,000 target. Tom Moore aims to complete 100 laps of his Bedfordshire garden by Thursday, walking with the aid of a frame. Endearing and heart-warming.