There are reassuring signs from ministers that a relaxation of Covid restrictions for part of the festive period will go ahead. It is a pragmatic decision and the right one. My own Christmas routine has been perfected during 46 years of marriage. On Christmas Eve I shall drive to London’s Smithfield Market to buy a … Read more
The lockdown in Northern Ireland was lifted last night allowing non-essential retail and parts of the hospitality sector to reopen. Restaurants, gyms, hair salons and pubs serving food are among the businesses allowed to start trading again under new regulations. The ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ended on Thursday just before midnight, but ministers warned against a ‘festive … Read more
Pubs across Ireland reopened to customers yesterday after a month and a half of closures, but those looking to buy a pint must also buy a substantial €9 meal. As of yesterday, parts of the hospitality sector were given the green light to welcome back punters if they turn up in groups of six or … Read more
Thousands of drinkers headed out on the first weekend after lockdown restrictions were eased while millions are expected to hit the high streets today in a £10billion Covid spending spree. Revellers were seen flocking to bars in Soho, London, and braving the wintry weather in York last night after the second lockdown in England came … Read more
Easyjet bookings soar for December on news lockdown restrictions will be eased over Christmas By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 26 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 26 November 2020 Families desperate to see loved ones over Christmas have helped drive a 200 per cent surge in flight and holiday searches … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Four out of five Londoners believe crime will rocket when lockdown measures are eased as Tories condemn Sadiq Khan over plans to cut capital’s policing budget by £110m City Hall opinion poll found 80% of Londoners fear crime will rise after lockdown And 61% expect crime to soar back to 2019’s record levels or … Read more
Four out of five Londoners believe crime will rocket when lockdown measures are eased as Tories condemn Sadiq Khan over plans to cut capital’s policing budget by £110m City Hall opinion poll found 80% of Londoners fear crime will rise after lockdown And 61% expect crime to soar back to 2019’s record levels or above … Read more
What are the UK-wide rules for Christmas? Three households will be allowed to form a ‘Christmas Bubble’ and meet indoors. Easing of rules will apply for five days, from December 23 to December 27. ‘Christmas Bubbles’ will be allowed to gather in private homes, in outdoor spaces and in places of worship. UK-wide nature of … Read more
How will government decide what Tiers areas are put into? Boris Johnson has said the government will be ‘common-sensical’ about putting areas in Tiers, and his ‘Winter Plan’ set out a series of metrics that will be used to make the decision. They are: Case detection rates in all age groups; Case detection rates in the … Read more
Britons give up on Christmas: Just 13% believe coronavirus rules will be eased by the festive season amid backlash over Boris’s handling of the crisis – with NICOLA STURGEON seen as more competent (and a third believe he’s not over Covid yet) Three quarters (75%) believe that the rules will still be in place at … Read more