Britain could have been hit harder by Covid-19 than other European nations because the past two winter flu outbreaks have only been mild, according to a study. Researchers say influenza kills the same groups of people as the coronavirus, with both illnesses posing the greatest danger to the elderly and those with underlying conditions. Data … Read more
Britain concreted over green fields equivalent to the size of Dorset in the past 25 years, satellite analysis shows Britain concreted over green fields equivalent to Dorset in the past 25 years There was a significant reduction in land for farming crops in East Anglia The analysis was made by the UK Centre of Ecology … Read more
Sand artist, 57, who created giant masterpieces on the coastline of Britain dies of heart attack while swimming in sea at a beach he loved A man died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at a beach in Cornwall Marc Treanor, 57, was a sand artists who created large pieces of work Devon and … Read more
Ineos Automotive could be set to ditch plans to build its first off-roader – revealed last week – in Britain, it has emerged today. A state-of-the-art factory was due to be built in Bridgend, South Wales, for production of the new utilitarian Grenadier offroader, creating up to 500 jobs in the region. However, bosses are … Read more
Britain today announced 15 more coronavirus deaths in the preliminary toll — taking the total number of victims to 44,235. Department of Health chiefs have yet to confirm the final daily figure, which is often much higher because it takes into account lab-confirmed fatalities in all settings. The early count — which only includes a … Read more
National Trust urges Boris Johnson to spend £5.5billion on neglected parks and open spaces to make Britain greener National Trust research shows that creating greener spaces can lead to new jobs Boris Johnson is facing calls to create new green spaces post-lockdown Plans could include a brand new National Park based in the West Midlands … Read more
While the Prime Minister has urged those hitting the pubs to be sensible, he is hoping that people are not so cautious with their wallets. Figures released in late June showed that the UK discovered its economy had contracted in April by the largest percentage in recorded history. A few days later, non-essential shops reopened … Read more
Britain buys space firm Oneweb in £800m deal that will boost efforts to create home-grown sat nav system, and help deliver super-fast broadband By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 3 July 2020 | Updated: 22:17 BST, 3 July 2020 Britain has bought space firm Oneweb at auction in an £800m deal … Read more
Britain today recorded 43 more coronavirus deaths as government scientists warned the outbreak may no longer be shrinking and the R rate could have crept above the dreaded level of one in all but two regions in England. Department of Health chiefs have yet to confirm the final daily figure, which is often much higher … Read more
Britons have been warned not to ‘overdo it’ this weekend as bars, restaurants and other parts of the hospitality sector reopen their doors for the first time since the lockdown was imposed on ‘Super Saturday’. But as thousands are expected to enjoy a trip to the cinema, a family meal out or even walk down … Read more