The former head of Ofsted blasted ministers today for failing to convince parents it is safe to reopen schools on June 1 amid reports three-quarters will refuse to do so. Sir Michael Wishaw backed the Government’s plan for a phased restart from next Monday, saying the UK risked creating a ‘lost generation’ due to the months’ … Read more
Phillip Schofield shuts down fan speculation over new relationship as he posts snap from ‘socially distanced walk’ with ‘family friend of 20 years’ Phillip Schofield, 58, was forced to defend himself against cruel trolls The This Morning host shared selfie with ‘friend of 20 yers’ Simon Schofield Instagram users quizzed Phil over his relationship status … Read more
London Zoo may have to shut down: Bosses facing losses of £2.3m a month in the coronavirus crisis The zoo has furloughed 280 staff and needs a £25m cash injection to stay afloat It faces the worst crisis since it opened in 1847 as its reserves are running out This could put its world-renowned collection … Read more
A third of the UK economy has ‘shut down’ because of the coronavirus pandemic, MPs were warned today. Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, made the astonishing revelation as pressure increased on Boris Johnson to plot a way out of the crisis. Mr Marshall warned that another third of businesses were … Read more
John Lewis bosses are deciding which of their 50 stores will re-open after the coronavirus lockdown eases, with inside sources claiming it is ‘highly unlikely’ all of them will survive. The High Street giant was forced to close all 35 of its department stores and 15 smaller John Lewis At Home shops when Britain went … Read more
British holidaymakers hoping to visit UK tourism hotspots such as seaside towns were warned today they will be unable to do so ‘for some time to come’. Many workers with pre-booked annual leave who had been hoping to travel abroad this spring or summer will now be turning their sights to a holiday in Britain. … Read more
Pubs across the UK could remain closed until Christmas as the country continues to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The possible lockdown extension on the popular venues comes after cabinet minister Michael Gove warned that pubs and restaurants in the nation would be ‘among the last’ to see the restrictions placed upon them relaxed. … Read more
Pubs across the UK could remain closed until Christmas as the country continues to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The possible lockdown extension on the popular venues comes after cabinet minister Michael Gove warned that pubs and restaurants in the nation would be ‘among the last’ to see the restrictions placed upon them relaxed. … Read more
Now ‘coronavirus cops’ demand the right to enter homes to shut down parties and BBQs they deem unnecessary under lockdown laws Police Federation want new powers to be able to break up private gatherings Home Secretary Priti Patel is very unlikely to put new legislation in place It comes after the police have been accused … Read more