Homeware store boss Liz Lawson has furloughed half of her 65 staff ‘Fund will save firms’ Liz Lawson is the fourth generation to run 116-year-old Lawsons, which has four Devon homeware stores. It usually has an annual turnover of £2.8 million, but has had to close its Totnes and Plymouth shops to the public. Liz, 52, … Read more
Draconian stay-at-home orders and shutting all non-essential businesses had little effect on fighting coronavirus in Europe, according to a study. But the same scientists discovered closing schools and banning all mass gatherings did work in halting outbreaks across the continent. University of East Anglia researchers now say relaxing the stay-at-home policy and letting some businesses … Read more
Well, hello sailor… getting into the VE Day spirit, London, 1945 This Friday marks 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe and people took to the streets to rejoice with victory parades, parties and music. There’s never been a better time to reflect on what this generation endured and the lessons … Read more
A stunning light show lit up the night sky over Philadelphia to honor the frontline workers battling the coronavirus. Around 150 illuminated unmanned aerial vehicles flew above Franklin Field Stadium and created a range of medical symbols, along with a ringing Liberty Bell and the message ‘Thank u heroes.’ The event was designed by the … Read more
As the Chancellor gives foreign workers fighting coronavirus tax breaks, a legal expert answers your questions: How does it work, how long will it last, and is it right? By Helen Jones For This Is Money Published: 14:45 BST, 29 April 2020 | Updated: 14:48 BST, 29 April 2020 On Thursday 9 March, Chancellor Rishi … Read more
A 13-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life with coronavirus after developing inflammatory symptoms including bloodshot eyes and rashes. Lewis Greig, from Torry, Aberdeen, has been on a ventilator at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, after he fell ill last week with a high temperature. Mother Karen Simpson said the family had … Read more
Horror weekend in lockdown: Three dead and one left fighting for his life after weekend of bloodshed across Britain as brutal attack is caught on film with boy, 16, among the victims A man in his 20s was stabbed to death in Newham, London late last night In West Mids, a 20-year-old was killed and … Read more
Man, 20, is killed and boy, 16, is fighting for life after separate knife attacks two hours apart in the West Midlands Two teenagers stabbed in broad daylight near Marston Green Park, Solihull One boy, 16, is said to be in a critical condition and another victim, 19, is ‘stable’ Another teenager, 14, was … Read more
Boy, 16, is fighting for his life and 14-year-old is arrested after broad-daylight stabbing in West Midlands Two teenagers stabbed in broad daylight near Marston Green Park, Solihull One boy, 16, is said to be in a critical condition and another victim, 19, is ‘stable’ Another teenager, 14, was arrested on suspicion of attempted … Read more
Gogglebox star Jonathan Tapper, 52, was left fighting for his life after contracting COVID-19… as wife Nikki reveals fears he may suffer a relapse The TV star, 52, was cared for at home by wife Nikki after suffering symptoms including a cough and a high temperate Nikki revealed Jonathan was left bedbound for two weeks … Read more