WHAT CAUSED THE HEATWAVE? The heatwave was triggered by the build-up of high pressures over Europe over the past few days, leading to the northward movement of warm air from Europe over the UK. ‘At this time of year southerly winds will always lead to above average temperatures,’ said University of Reading meteorologist Peter Inness. ‘Air from … Read more
World’s fastest supercomputer that has been running simulations to determine how best to reduce the spread of COVID-19 recommends open train windows and limiting passengers as well we using floor-to-ceiling curtains around hospital beds Japanese researchers used a supercomputer to simulate COVID-19 transmission They used Fugaku, dubbed the world’s fastest super computer in 2020 Fugaku … Read more
The 15-child limit on class sizes is to be more than doubled under plans to get all pupils back to school in September, with school buildings to be exempt from social distancing rules. Proposals being finalised by the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will continue the ‘bubble’ system that has allowed some primary classes to start up … Read more
Saudi Arabia sets 1,000-person limit on Hajj pilgrims – down from 2.5million in a normal year – and bans foreigners from Mecca as country battles coronavirus The Hajj pilgrimage is the largest gathering of Muslims in the world It lasts for five or six days as pilgrims travel to the ‘House of Allah’ in Mecca … Read more
EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic ban alcohol on all flights to limit contact amid coronavirus Some major airlines will not alcohol on certain flights due to coronavirus EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic say no alcohol will be sold on all flights this summer British Airways will keep selling it on long-haul flights but not on short-haul ones … Read more
Twitter is testing a feature that lets users limit the types of people allowed to reply to their tweets The feature will let users limited replies to their tweets It is capable of limiting to specific groups of people The feature will be tested to limited people across the globe Twitter hopes it will help … Read more
Britain has hit its ‘taxable limit’, a former minister warns the Government after it emerges we could be left with a £300bn bill from coronavirus lockdown No 10 warned coronavirus has created ‘unprecedented economic uncertainty’ Rishi Sunak said it is ‘very likely’ the UK will face a significant recession’ this year Leaked analysis says ministers told … Read more
Ministers face continued questioning over the UK’s plan for lifting its coronavirus lockdown, as European countries begin to ease their own restrictions. Italy and Spain are among those planning small steps to relax measures, but the Government has so far declined to publish an exit strategy. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said lockdown will only be … Read more
Boris Johnson was on top form as he stormed back into Downing Street and chaired a ‘full’ cabinet coronavirus meeting in person to the wry smiles of ministers, sources said yesterday. The Prime Minister, 55, ditched Zoom despite appeals from advisers to avoid appearing in person and walked confidently into a packed cabinet room for … Read more
It’s shopping – but not as you know it: Changing rooms will be closed, trying on clothing will be banned, no couples or groups allowed and using cash to be ‘discouraged’ The recommendations have been published by the British Retail Consortium Stores have been asked to consider using one-way systems for customers They could also use … Read more