Fears for the future of England’s high streets intensified today after footfall was down by 45 per cent yesterday compared to the same day last year as shoppers continue to stay at home despite non-essential stores reopening. The reopening did bring a 50 per cent rise in customers on the high street yesterday compared to … Read more
London becomes the first region in England to see deaths fall BELOW average as Covid-19 crisis continues to fade and coronavirus death toll plummets to 10-week low In London 891 people died of all causes between May 30 and June 5, down from 917 average for that week At least 47,820 people have died across … Read more
England’s high streets saw a 50 per cent rise in shoppers yesterday compared to the previous week as Britons made the most of non-essential stores reopening. Retail experts said the sunny 78F (26C) weather made queuing ‘a more pleasurable experience’ – although footfall was still 45 per cent down on the same time last year. … Read more
Passengers on public transport across England must wear a face-covering from today or risk being turned away, or being slapped with a £100 fine. Strict new laws regarding face coverings on public transport come into play today – with 3,000 extra staff, including police officers, being brought in to enforce the rules. They apply to … Read more
Only 33,000 people in England have Covid-19: Official testing data shows ‘clear downward trend’ in nation’s epidemic as estimated number of community cases drops 100,000 in a fortnight The percentage of sample testing positive dropped from 0.1% to 0.06% in a week Office for National Statistics says 4,500 people per day are catching the virus … Read more
UK’s Covid-19 deaths mapped: Interactive map shows London is still worst hit in England and Wales despite a deadly surge in the North as separate report confirms care home deaths surged 98% above average in March and April There have been 138 Covid-19 deaths per 100,000 people in the capital – almost double national average … Read more
Schools across England will not remain open during the summer holidays for the children of key workers, Downing Street confirmed today. Those pupils have been able to attend classes throughout the coronavirus crisis so that parents in critical jobs could continue to go to work. They had been able to attend school during the Easter … Read more
JD Sports says it’s reopening all 309 stores across England next week – but changing rooms will stay closed and returned stock will be separated for 72 hours to lower virus risk Retailer also reopening certain stores in Northern Ireland on 12 June Stores in Scotland and Wales remain shut for time being amid lockdowns … Read more
Coronavirus has killed 1-in-16 care home residents in England and Wales, analysis reveals By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline Published: 01:41 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 01:42 BST, 10 June 2020 Coronavirus has now reportedly killed one in 16 care home residents in England and Wales, fresh research suggests. The Government has been widely criticised … Read more
Secondary schools could remain shut beyond September while ministers are set to drop plans to get all primary pupils back in the classroom before the summer holidays. The Government has an ‘ambition’ to get primary schools fully back up and running by the end of June so that pupils could receive at least one month’s … Read more