Trust is essential in these times. But Boris Johnson is not a man to be trusted

The prime minister has shown a woeful lack of responsibility as the Covid-19 pandemic has escalated

‘If you’ve no room for sheep, get yourself some hens.’ And other useful virus tips

Wealthy self-isolators have little to say to the millions who fear for their very lives

How pets are helping us through the coronavirus crisis

Animals are proving a lifesaver for many, providing companionship and consistency in uncertain times

Country diary: my heart dances with the daffodils

Letah Wood, Northumberland: Sunlight slants through the beeches and the hillside is fresh and green with wild garlic

Country diary: there’s solace to be found walking down a rural lane

Crook, County Durham: It is impossible to overvalue access to nature in the edgelands between town and country

Joggers v walkers: the battle for our pathways during the coronavirus crisis

Relations are turning fractious as runners and pedestrians compete for dominance of the nation’s footpaths. Where will it all end?

The Guardian view on Covid-19 and politics: institutionally vulnerable

Editorial: British government and parliamentary democracy are trapped in outdated buildings and habits. The coronavirus has exposed the need to rethink how they work

Birds, buds and bright days: how spring can make us healthier and happier

Longer, lighter days can help us banish old habits, sleep better and improve our mental health, even during the lockdown

State control over women’s bodies is an unforeseen outcome of the coronavirus crisis

A U-turn on women’s ability to access home abortions and the cancellation of IVF means they have less say over their fertility, says broadcaster Emma Barnett

In times of uncertainty, let nature be your refuge

Reconnecting with the natural world – however we can – is a wonderful medicine against anxiety and fear, says author Lucy Jones