Britons gathered outside their homes to take part in the second Clap for Heroes of the third national lockdown last night as NHS staff protested Boris Johnson‘s handling of the pandemic outside Downing Street. Residents in Saltburn, Yorkshire, and Surrey wore fairy lights, banged pans and decorated their balconies with flowers spelling ‘NHS’ during the second … Read more
The organiser of Clap for Carers is calling for a return to the weekly round of applause during England’s third national lockdown – starting from 8pm tomorrow. Annemarie Plas, from South London, helped Britain thank NHS workers and carers during the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, with rounds of applause taking place for 10 … Read more
One final clap: Boris Johnson meets NHS heroes and public buildings are lit up for last round of applause for health workers on the NHS’ 72nd birthday The clap, which took place at 5pm tonight, was a continuation from the success of the weekly Clap for Carers It celebrates the 75th anniversary of NHS and … Read more
The PM announced in the briefing today that the UK would clap one final time on Sunday at 5PM Boris Johnson announced today that the country will clap for keyworkers one last time on Sunday at 5PM. It comes after the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) published an open letter saying they would take part in the … Read more
A nationwide clap to thank the NHS will take place a week on Sunday, which is hoped to become an annual tradition. Following the success of the weekly Clap for Carers, people will be encouraged to reflect on the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic with family and friends at 5pm on July 5 – the … Read more
Gregg Wallace shows off his strength as he demonstrates clap push ups… while Jeremy Vine face plants the floor after trying to keep up By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 12:56 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 13:17 BST, 23 June 2020 He is launching his own fitness website after an incredible four stone weight … Read more
Heartwarming moment boyfriend proposes to his NHS nurse girlfriend during the Clap for Carers Engineer Jamie Carlton, 27, shocked nurse Lauren McAulay, 26, by proposing Proposed at their home in Corby, Northamptonshire, during last Clap for Carers Miss McAulay’s mother Paula Franks, 50, filmed the heartwarming proposal Here’s how to help people impacted by … Read more
Nice to meet you: Handshakes and hugs are out — so what’s the new global etiquette? Handshakes and hugs were stopped when the coronavirus pandemic took hold But there are alternative greetings – and not only the ‘Wuhan shake’ foot-tap There’s the Thai Wai, the Hawaiian shaka sign as well as the formal Japanese bow … Read more
Britons have taken to the streets for the 10th weekly NHS Clap for Carers this evening, after the event’s founder said it should be the last one. People all over the country have been taking to their doorsteps, balconies and windows to cheer and applaud NHS staff and key workers over the past ten weeks, … Read more
Kate Garraway wipes away a tear as she claps for carers in 10th weekly salute to NHS key workers amid her husband Derek’s COVID-19 battle… after event’s founder said this should be final one By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 20:14 BST, 28 May 2020 | Updated: 20:31 BST, 28 May 2020 Advertisement Kate Garraway wiped … Read more