Ryanair chief vents fury at ‘idiotic’ government plans for legally-enforced 14-day coronavirus quarantine on arrivals to the UK as ministers deal fresh body blow to holiday hopes Airlines have warned strict quarantine will kill off aviation and tourism industries Culture Secretary says exemptions to 14-day quarantine will be ‘very limited’ Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary says … Read more
Britain’s £130 million plan to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine even before it’s proved to work so the country can have 30 million doses ready by September as UK announces 170 more deaths – the lowest daily increase since lockdown began Business Secretary Alok Sharma said UK will get access to Oxford vaccine first It is … Read more
A pandemic ‘plan’ that Donald Trump’s press secretary waved at reporters on Thursday to show the president was in control of the coronavirus outbreak had been savaged by another report – that she was also holding. Trump insisted on Thursday that he did have a playbook to battle the pandemic as a whistleblower testified on Capitol … Read more
President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that he did have a playbook to battle the coronavirus pandemic as a whistleblower testifed on Capitol Hill that a ‘dark winter’ was ahead because of a lack of ‘standard, centralized, coordinated plan.’ Trump, before he left to visit a medical supply factor in Allentown, Pennsylvania, had his press … Read more
Dancing On Ice producers are powering through with plans for the 2021 series, reportedly with a mega budget lining the show’s coffers. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it seems ITV aren’t worried about production going ahead come January next year, and they have their sights set on a slew of big stars to take to the … Read more
Finding planning that perfect holiday a hassle? The Holiday Guru is here to help. This week Taiwan, budget hotels in Australia and holidays that cater to an interest in Greek mythology are the hot topics. Q A recent TV programme about Taiwan made me interested in the fascinating island. How can I plan a trip? Mr … Read more
Fears Government’s 14 day quarantine plan will lead to food shortages and factory closures By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 Manufacturers have slammed the Government’s plans to introduce a 14-day quarantine for visitors to the UK. The five main industries have … Read more
Last month, the US government launched ‘Operation Warp Speed’ to fast-track the production of a coronavirus vaccine in America. Details have thus far been very vague, but a governmental official involved in the project has broken down some of the steps to Science Magazine. The Trump administration is planning to provide unlimited funding and other … Read more
Q: I am in my 70s, and perfectly healthy but guidance on social distancing for people like me seems to change endlessly. What exactly do I need to know now that things seem to be improving? A: There are really two confirmed facts that are worth understanding which underpin all this changing guidance. Firstly, whatever … Read more
Britain’s plan to exempt France from 14-day travel quarantine must be applied to EVERY EU member state, the European Commission warns On Sunday the UK agreed that French travellers to UK would not face quarantine Every other member of the EU must quarantine for two weeks upon arrival in UK European Commission says UK must … Read more