Savings habit slump: Britons continued to stash money away as lockdown eased – but the average amount dipped by 29% People are still saving after lockdown restrictions have eased, new data shows However, the average amount being saved is 29% less than in March More people are found to be spending on eating out and … Read more
Retail sales surged by 9.2 per cent in April as lockdown eased and shops reopened in latest signs of strong UK recovery after pandemic By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 07:12 BST, 21 May 2021 | Updated: 07:12 BST, 21 May 2021 Retail sales surged by 9.2 per cent in April as lockdown … Read more
Shoppers have flocked to the high street today on the first Saturday since lockdown restrictions were eased. Pavements were packed across the country this morning as people returned to their favourite shops and met up with friends. Oxford Street in London was heaving with people out enjoying the 53F (12C) sunshine in the capital, which … Read more
Flurries of snow which hit parts of England today are expected to continue into tomorrow – but the skies will clear in time for Britons to enjoy a pint outside when pubs and restaurants reopen on Monday. The snow, accompanied by a freak hail stone shower, caused chaos in the north-west with a number of … Read more
Hundreds have hit Britain’s beaches and parks for Easter Sunday amid gloriously warm temperatures in the South of England as lockdown restrictions are eased – and it is revealed that the first Covid-safe events will take place in April and May. Temperatures reached 64.4F (18C) this afternoon in the South of England, as northern parts saw … Read more
The government is looking to soften plans for checks on EU food and imports crossing the border into Britain, reports say. Lord Frost is said to be debating whether to bring in ‘lighter touch’ controls from April 1 and relax full customs checks scheduled for July 1. Insiders claim the move has come amid fears tough … Read more
Minister Helen Whately today hinted postcode lockdowns will be imposed by the Government to stop the spread of dangerous coronavirus variants when national curbs are eased. The measures are said to be under consideration in Whitehall as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his lockdown exit strategy on Monday next week. Ms Whately appeared to confirm … Read more
The 10 new coronavirus vaccine centres opening from Monday Bournemouth International Centre, Dorset Taunton Racecourse, Somerset Blackburn Cathedral, Lancashire Salt Hill Activity Centre, Berkshire Norwich Food Court, Norfolk The Lodge in Wickford, Essex Princess Royal Sports Arena, Lincolnshire St Helens Rugby Ground, Merseyside The park-and-ride at Askham Bar, York Olympic Office Centre in Wembley, north … Read more
The new lockdown in England at a glance England will be put into a full national lockdown that will last until the February half term. According to the new rules: All primary and secondary schools will close with immediate effect Classes will remain only for vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers. The plan … Read more
Inflation drops to 0.3 per cent as clothing and food prices eased during blanket lockdown in England Headline CPI inflation rate dropped from 0.7 per cent in October to 0.3 per cent Clothing and food prices were the main factors behind the fall in November They were offset by rising costs of games, toys and … Read more