Tory MPs lined up with business leaders last night to urge Boris Johnson to ‘be bold’ and accelerate the lifting of all lockdown restrictions. Pubs and restaurant owners said they needed to see light at the end of the tunnel after a devastating year for the hospitality industry. Former Conservative leader Lord Hague heaped further … Read more
M&S delights fans with its Easter 2021 food range including a giant chocolate Percy Pig, a white chocolate Hedwig and cheese hot cross buns Marks & Spencer has delighted fans by launching its Easter 2021 range Range includes a white chocolate Hedwig and a chilli cheese hot cross bun Also in the Easter range is … Read more
Cadbury’s new Mini Egg Easter Egg is named 2021’s must-have chocolate treat in Good Housekeeping’s blind taste test – while Aldi pips M&S to win best supermarket hot cross buns The Good Housekeeping Institute has revealed the results of its blind taste test Cadbury Mini Eggs Easter Egg, £12 for 507g was chosen as the … Read more
Wetherspoon today called on the Government to open its pubs at the same time as non-essential shops as bars remain shut across Britain during the third lockdown. Ministers are said to be considering plans to allow hospitality firms to serve customers outside by Easter, which falls on the weekend of April 2. But a full … Read more
The tourism sector in Wales could start to reopen by Easter if cases keep falling, Mark Drakeford said today. The First Minister struck the optimistic tone as he revealed that the nation has completed its vaccine rollout to the four most vulnerable groups. The comments will increase pressure for Boris Johnson‘s ‘roadmap’ on February 22 … Read more
British families planning an Easter staycation are facing soaring prices of rental cottages with some coming in at three times higher than a fortnight earlier. Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins have all hiked their prices for Easter as they plan to reopen in March despite concerns that the national lockdown will still be in place. … Read more
Could primary schools reopen before Easter? Minister hails ‘encouraging’ data as health officials say there is a ‘strong case’ for allowing the youngest pupils to return to class before April Vaccine Supply Minister Nadhim Zahawi spoke to broadcasters this morning Public Health England said there was a ‘strong case’ for reopening primaries Zahawi: ‘When schools … Read more
The Education Secretary today faces a growing revolt from Tory MPs over plans to keep schools closed until after Easter – a move which will leave parents and pupils relying on remote learning for months to come. Gavin Williamson is said to be on the brink of confirming the gloomy outlook, with many head teachers … Read more
Schools could be shut until AFTER Easter holidays: Scientists warn classrooms should remain closed until Covid-19 cases falls dramatically Schools could remain shut until after Easter unless virus cases fall dramatically Education Secretary still hopes schools might return after February half-term But government source said it was becoming ‘increasingly difficult’ to see how schools could … Read more
Lockdown measures could last ‘beyond Easter’ despite the rollout of the Covid vaccine after the deadliest day on record saw 1,610 new victims. Ministers have been warned that, with the possible exception of schools, there is unlikely to be any relaxation of the lockdown at the first formal ‘review point’ in the middle of next month. … Read more