Pope urges economists to involve the poor in post-coronavirus rebuilding

Pope Francis hits out at ‘feverish consumerism’ and urges economists to involve the poor in post-coronavirus rebuilding Pope says the poor should have a say in making a ‘different economic narrative’ He urged economists to promote post-virus economic models involving the poor He recently highlighted how those on society’s margins are hit hardest by crisis … Read more

Post-coronavirus birth rates to ‘fall’ as people stay single longer

Psychological fallout from the pandemic will cause birth rates to drop, people to stay single for longer and women to sexualise themselves more, experts have predicted. Experts from the US reviewed 90 studies to help them predict how COVID-19 could shift social behaviours and gender norms — even among those not infected. They expect planned pregnancies … Read more

How to give your pension a post-coronavirus check up

You’ve almost certainly had more pressing things on your mind than your pension over the last five-and-a-half months. But as summer turns to September and the government prepares to turn off the furlough taps and withdraw its other coronavirus support schemes, and mortgage and credit card payment holidays come to an end, it’s time to … Read more

First major post-coronavirus cruise departs from Italy with new strict safety restrictions

Cruise ships are coming back online after coronavirus outbreaks erupted on numerous vessels back in the spring, bringing the multi-billion dollar industry to a grinding halt.   Switzerland-based MSC became the first major cruise company to welcome customers in several months when the Grandiosa set sail from the port of Genoa in northern Italy for a … Read more

EastEnders bosses ‘planning to scrap all storylines and start afresh in post-coronavirus reboot’

EastEnders bosses are reportedly planning to scrap all the storylines and start afresh in a huge post-coronavirus reboot. The BBC soap is set to go off air in a matter weeks after running out of episodes following a halt in filming amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, show bosses have come up with a plan to … Read more

New rules for post-coronavirus air travel are announced

Under the new measures from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), anyone who is not travelling or working in an airport will be not be allowed inside the terminal, meaning people will have to say goodbye to loved ones outside. Once inside, travellers will also be expected to take precautions, such as wearing face … Read more

Great British seaside resorts for a post-coronavirus lockdown escape, from Brighton to Margate

Wave hello to some post-lockdown vacation inspiration. Britain’s coastal towns are currently closed for business but one day in the near future we’ll be able to enjoy sunny days by the seaside again. Here’s our pick of some of the best beach towns, from bohemian Brighton to marvellous Margate. Margate: Modern art – and old-fashioned amusements … Read more

Scottish Highlands tops lust list of UK destinations Brits want to visit post-coronavirus crisis

Revealed: The Scottish Highlands tops a ‘lust list’ of UK destinations that Britons want to visit post-coronavirus crisis Research has revealed the top search results for UK holidays in the past month  Snowdonia is the second most popular destination followed by Yorkshire Dales Other sought-after locations include Cornwall, the Lake District and Kent By Jennifer … Read more