New Zealand’s south island is struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake – the biggest to hit this year

New Zealand is struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake – the biggest to hit this year 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit remote corner of South Island at 10:52am Monday Epicentre was about 40km north of Te Anau, same distance SW of Milford SoundGNS Science charted a similar earthquake in same place nine days ago By Australian Associated … Read more

Britain’s biggest steelmaker Tata Steel seeks taxpayer bailout of £500m

Britain’s biggest steelmaker Tata Steel seeks taxpayer bailout of £500m – 10 times the amount available under government support scheme Tata Steel is in need of £500m funding package due to coronavirus impact Company has approached UK and Welsh Governments for financial support Local MP Stephen Kinnock asked Treasury to lift cap on business loans Tata Steel … Read more

Mothers and daughters: Kelly Hoppen – ‘Being a stepmother is one of my biggest achievements’ 

For more than 30 years interior designer Kelly Hoppen has been a constant support to her stepdaughter, fashion designer Savannah Miller – and the pair are still inseparable   Kelly Hoppen and Savannah Miller remain close today Kelly’s story Kelly Hoppen MBE, 60, is an interior designer with clients that include the Beckhams, Elton John and Disney. … Read more

Delta Goodrem joins Australia’s biggest artists for Music From The Home Front online concert 

Delta Goodrem stuns with Men At Work cover as she joins Australia’s biggest artists including Jimmy Barnes and Crowded House for Music From The Home Front online concert By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:04 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 15:18 BST, 25 April 2020 Delta Goodren stole the show on Saturday … Read more

How Hollywood’s biggest stars have changed during quarantine

The self-isolation make-under! How Hollywood’s biggest celebrities have changed during quarantine – without stylists, colorists, and makeup artists to keep them looking red carpet-ready Most of the country has been stuck at home for over a month  California’s shelter-in-place order began March 19  Even celebrities have lost access to hairstylists and cosmetic surgeons  Photos taken … Read more

Wi-Fi to get its biggest upgrade in 20 years after FCC’s 6GHz decision

The US Federal Communications Commission is opening up radio spectrum in the 6GHz frequency band, ushering a new era of fast, low-latency internet connections. The decision, voted on unanimously by the FCC, will add 1,200 Megahertz of Wi-Fi for unlicensed use and increase the amount of Wi-Fi spectrum by nearly fivefold. The release of the … Read more

Retail sales suffer biggest monthly drop since records began after coronavirus closes stores

Retail sales reported the sharpest fall on record last month as clothing sales plunged by a third, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said total sales volumes dived 5.1 per cent as many stores shut their doors in the face of the coronavirus. It added that clothing store sales saw a … Read more

Sir Nick Carter Head of the Army says coronavirus PPE is biggest logistical challenge ever

The head of the Army has hit back at criticism of the handling of the NHS PPE crisis by describing it as the ‘greatest logistical challenge’ in his 40 years of service. Sir Nick Carter told tonight’s Downing Street press conference that in just 25 days of working with the NHS on delivering personal protective … Read more

UK’s biggest airlines and travel operators are ‘flouting the law’ by delaying refunds, says Which? 

Airlines and travel operators are flouting the law by delaying refunds for cancelled holidays, an investigation has found. Customers with package holidays are legally entitled to their money back within 14 days of cancellation, while airlines should refund passengers within seven days. However, a major survey of the UK’s 20 biggest travel firms by consumer … Read more

£10.8bn lent to 35 of the biggest firms, says Bank of England chief 

Emergency loan scheme has already lent £10.8bn to 35 of the biggest firms, says Bank of England chief By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 23:13 BST, 21 April 2020 | Updated: 23:13 BST, 21 April 2020 A Bank of England scheme set up to help larger companies with emergency loans has already dispensed … Read more