Matt Hancock dismisses speculation some parts of the UK could see lockdown eased before others

Health Secretary Matt Hancock dismisses speculation that some parts of the UK could see lockdown eased before others and insists ‘we’re all in this together’ Matt Hancock snubbed idea that some regions could have lockdown eased first He said that any easing of restrictions would be the same in all parts of the UK  Different … Read more

Study finds one in three jobs in parts of Britain are at risk of being lost

Up to one in three jobs in parts of Britain are at risk of being lost amid coronavirus crisis with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s constituency topping list of areas most affected, study finds The analysis has found that jobs in hospitality, retail and tourism are most at risk  A new social contract has been called for … Read more

Himalayas visible in parts of India for first time in 30 years after Covid-19 sees pollution fall

The Himalayas have become visible from parts of India for the first time in 30 years.  Pollution levels across much of the country – infamous for its dirty air – have dropped sharply amid the country’s lockdown as it tackles coronavirus.  Locals from the Jalandhar district in Punjab, nearly 125 miles away from the Himalayas, flocked … Read more