John Lewis sales have taken a nose dive after it was forced to shut stores across the country in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The embattled high street retailer was already facing one of the toughest periods in its history at the start of the year as group profits plunged to £146 million, down … Read more
School’s IN for summer! Private students will lose their six-week holiday as two leading colleges plan to run lost coronavirus term in July Durham School will run summer term from June 1 to August 14 with break in July Abbey College in Malvern, Worcester also plans to re-open to students on July 5 State schools … Read more
Online searches are shifting enormously during the coronavirus lockdown as people scour the web for ways to keep themselves informed and entertained. Worldwide data from search giant Google, for example, reveals an all-time peak in queries pertaining to ‘buzz cut’ as people are forced to be their own barber. Ireland and Canada are neck and … Read more
Millions of children are today taking part in online lessons as it emerged two thirds of youngsters are not receiving virtual tuition amid fears many are struggling to learn while schools remain shut during lockdown. The government backed Oak National Academy launched this morning for children across the UK, created by 40 teachers from some of … Read more
EasyJet offering travellers online refunds once more in U-turn after customers complained about long call wait times and being told to accept vouchers The airline has now reinstated its online refund form after removing it This means customers can apply for their money back without phoning Some other airlines still asking people to call for … Read more
Chunky Currant Shortbreads By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 BST, 19 April 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 19 April 2020 Crunchy, oversized buttery biscuits – great with a cup of tea. Crunchy, oversized buttery biscuits – great with a cup of tea. Makes approx 8 giant cookies 220g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 100g golden caster sugar, … Read more
Mosquitoes can be genetically engineered to stop them spreading dengue fever to humans, a study has revealed. Working in a lab, scientists created mosquitoes which were immune to the tropical disease and therefore unable to pass it on through bites. They injected the insects with human immune system proteins which were able to fight off … Read more
Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Cake By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 BST, 19 April 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 19 April 2020 Divinely tender and truffle-like, the raspberry frills make this an all-singing production Makes 1 x 20cm cake Cake 200g unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for greasing 200g dark chocolate (around 50% cocoa), broken into pieces … Read more
Initiative aimed at improving financial education among young children extended online in response to coronavirus school closures By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:54 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:21 BST, 18 April 2020 An initiative aimed at improving financial education among young children will be extended online this week in response … Read more
Anne Diamond and Nick Owen have reunited as a TV presenting duo for a new online talk show, some 24 years after they after they last hosted together. In keeping with social distancing amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the pair will welcome an array of celebrities via video calls from their respective living rooms as they … Read more