Land Army volunteers are left without jobs as plan to get Brits picking crops falls flat

Farmers who have received death threats for flying in potato pickers from Eastern Europe hit back today, saying ‘What else could we do – British people haven’t wanted this sort of work for decades.’ Fearing spuds, strawberries, plums, parsnips, rhubarb and other crops will rot in the fields, planes were chartered to bring Romanian workers … Read more

Blackmore Bond falls into administration owing savers £45m

Another mini-bond in administration: Blackmore owes savers £45m after promising 9.9% returns on property projects By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 Another savings firm offering so-called mini-bonds has tumbled into administration, spelling potential disaster for investors. Blackmore Bond, which owes savers … Read more

From cycling in Amalfi to a marathon next to Victoria Falls: How you can get fit – even on holiday

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week, he shows how you can get fit – even on holiday. Booking a sporty summer holiday is a great way to keep New Year fitness goals in reach … Read more

Why the home of floaty florals wilted: As Cath Kidston falls victim to the crisis on the High Street

A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating for any woman, but for Cath Kidston it must have been doubly painful. Not only was the entrepreneur just 37, but her own mother had died from the disease. Yet were it not for her illness, it is unlikely Kidston would have gone on to head an empire with … Read more

Pressure on Bank of England bosses mounts as inflation falls

The cost of living is likely to keep easing up as Britain’s economy falters, according to economists tracking the financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic. Inflation could fall to 0.5 per cent over the summer, Howard Archer, chief economist at the EY Item Club, claims. This is well below the Government’s 2 per cent target.     … Read more

Coronavirus US: Number of hospitalized in New York falls

New coronavirus hospitalizations on Monday across the state of New York were their lowest since March 25, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday as he revealed his plan to let some parts of the state reopen before others.   There were 1,308 new hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state on Monday which is the lowest number … Read more

Total coronavirus infections in Italy falls for second day but daily deaths and new cases climb

Deaths from coronavirus in Italy climbed by 534 today as the total number of infections fell for the second day in a row.  The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the country also increased to 2,729 from 2,256 on Monday, authorities said. Despite a drop in the number of patients with the disease, fatalities … Read more

Number of reported U.S. coronavirus deaths in 24 hours falls slightly to 2,290 after grimmest day

The United States on Thursday recorded a slight drop in the number of reported coronavirus deaths just a day after setting a record the day before as fatalities surpassed 2,500 within a 24-hour period. In total, a reported 2,290 Americans died on Thursday from COVID-19 – nearly reaching Wednesday’s grim record of 2,524 fatalities. As … Read more

CRAIG BROWN: Kate Fall’s memoir of Cameron’s No. 10 plays it safe

The Gatekeeper Kate Fall HQ £16.99 Rating: Discretion may be the better part of valour, but it is the worst part of a memoir. Kate Fall was David Cameron’s deputy chief of staff for 11 years, first in opposition and then in Government. Her desk was positioned outside Cameron’s door so she became known as … Read more

Coronavirus Italy: Daily infection rate falls under 3,000

Italy sees fewer than 3,000 new coronavirus infections for the first time in a month as the country begins loosening its lockdown restrictions The death toll in Italy rose for the second day by 602, up from 566 the day before Rome has ordered opening of some shops, like bookshops and stationery stores  The country’s … Read more