More than 40 experts from around the world are calling on governments to give ‘urgent consideration’ on how to prevent suicide amid the coronavirus pandemic. There is a growing concern about the far-reaching impact the pandemic may have on people’s mental health, with consequences ‘likely to be present for longer and peak later’ than the … Read more
Britain’s housebuilders’ shares could prove a solid investment if property prices have a ‘soft landing’ and don’t drop more than 10 per cent this year, analysts have claimed. The housing market has ground to a halt in recent weeks since the UK went into lockdown. Most building sites have shut down, estate agents are closed, … Read more
Coronavirus has sparks rise in anti-Semitism with Jews blamed for the spread of Covid-19 Findings in report by Tel Aviv University show 18% spike in attacks against Jews Report warns that pandemic has threatened to ‘amp up’ incitement even more Right-wing politicians, ultra-conservative pastors, anti-Zionists and Iranian state blamed Learn more about how to help … Read more
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A further 596 coronavirus deaths have been announced in the UK, marking the lowest daily rise for two weeks. The increase, which brings the total number of fatalities to 16,060, suggests the lockdown is helping to stem the spread of infection. It comes as ministers are drawing up a three-pronged exit strategy to ease restrictions … Read more
A further 482 coronavirus deaths have been announced in England, a substantial drop in the nation which has suffered the lion’s share of UK fatalities. Public Health Wales has announced another 41 deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities in Wales to 575. There have been a … Read more
Waitrose’s 50% rise in deliveries sets up titanic clash with Marks & Spencer By Neil Craven And Jamie Nimmo, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:27 BST, 18 April 2020 Supermarket giant Waitrose has thrown down the gauntlet to rival Marks & Spencer with a sudden 50 per cent … Read more
There has been a surge in scammers selling fake online courses as more households take up learning while stuck at home, new data has revealed. With everyone except key workers in lockdown, people are turning to online coaches and trainers to educate themselves while they have the time to do so, including taking webinars, podcasts, … Read more
Ministers could be given the green light to start planning an exit from the lockdown within ten days, the Chief Medical Officer suggested last night. Chris Whitty said Government experts hoped to have enough evidence about the transmission of the coronavirus by that point to ‘judge how we can go into the next phase’. The … Read more
IMF warns countries including the UK are facing a ‘massive’ rise in debt due to the Covid-19 outbreak By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 22:06 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 22:36 BST, 15 April 2020 Countries including the UK are facing a ‘massive’ rise in debt due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the … Read more