Europe must prepare for a second deadly wave of the coronavirus in the winter, a top World Health Organisation chief has warned. Dr Hans Kluge, director for the WHO European region, said he was ‘very concerned’ a surge in infections would coincide with other seasonal diseases such as the flu. He said now is the … Read more
Golfers and tennis players have flooded back to courts and courses today as clubs opened for the first time since lockdown. Huge numbers of amateur athletes across England have grabbed their clubs and rackets as demand for a round or match rocketed. Sportsmen could be seen golfing in Liverpool, Leeds, Leicestershire and Winchester this morning after … Read more
It’s time you got ready for lift-off: How to prepare for a post-lockdown break with this four-step checklist Check the expiry date on your passport and European Health Insurance Card Be wary about letting travel insurance lapse or you could face a high renewal fee If you plan to rent a car when abroad, check … Read more
Golfers scramble to book tee times as courses in England prepare to reopen on Wednesday – including one with 15 holes in WALES – after lockdown was eased… but social distancing and no touching the flag are among the strict new rules being put in place Golf clubs throughout England will be allowed to reopen … Read more
Back in November 1918, the San Francisco authorities thought they had beaten the deadly Spanish flu pandemic that had spread across the globe in only a matter of months. Infection levels in the city had peaked, then dwindled to apparent insignificance. At the centre of the city a whistle blew, signalling the official end of … Read more
Europe today prepared for a further cautious easing of coronavirus restrictions following signs the pandemic may be slowing, with hard-hit Italy set to follow Spain in allowing people outside. Spaniards flocked to the streets on Saturday to jog, cycle and rollerskate for the first time after 48 days of confinement as Italy is due start gradually … Read more
London‘s transport network could be crippled when the UK eases lockdown measures, a stark report has revealed today. The briefing to emergency planners, seen by the BBC, warns the Underground will be ‘rapidly overwhelmed’ if social distancing were maintained, and says police would be under pressure if needed to maintain crowd control. London’s transport system … Read more
Police prepare for a post-lockdown summer of crime and expect an increase in violence and gang activity on Britain’s streets when restrictions are eased Young men out of work and public gatherings likely to result in a ‘toxic mix’ Met police are also bracing for a surge in gang activity as gangs reclaim turf Police … Read more
Housebuilders were stacking up gains yesterday as investors hoped construction workers would soon be heading back to work. Taylor Wimpey was the top riser on the FTSE 100 after it said it was still selling homes virtually, adding its order book was at £2.7billion at the end of last week, up from £2.4billion the same … Read more
If you’re hoping to sell your property once coronavirus lockdown ends, there are some simple steps you can take to boost your chances of a speedy sale. These include some basic home improvements you can make while stuck indoors to help ‘boost saleability’, according to the estate agents body NAEA Propertymark. In particular, it highlights … Read more