Online searches for questions including ‘How to do fractions’ and ‘What is an adverb’ have skyrocketed during the lockdown imposed due to the coronavirus crisis. After schools were closed in March and children were sent home, many pupils have been taught by their parents and taken to Google themselves to help with school work. And … Read more
Britons are set to welcome the return of the sunshine after a week of torrential downpours, hail and some thunderstorms as temperatures are predicted to reach 65F just in time for the weekend. This week in lockdown, Britain has seen a stark contrast in weather from the rest of the month which was the sunniest … Read more
Pineapple sales soar 900% in South Africa as drinkers use it to create home-brew amid coronavirus alcohol ban Bars and off-licences have been closed since March because of the pandemic A traditional recipe for pineapple beer has spread rapidly online in South Africa Daily sales of pineapples in Johannesburg have surged from 10,000 to 100,000 … Read more
Coronavirus cases in the United States steadily near one million as the total number of deaths is just below the White House’s ‘best case scenario’ projection of 60,000. On Sunday, the number of Americans infected with the deadly COVID-19 soared to 987,590 confirmed cases. This is up 27,446 cases from Saturday in a continuous surge … Read more
Online searches are shifting enormously during the coronavirus lockdown as people scour the web for ways to keep themselves informed and entertained. Worldwide data from search giant Google, for example, reveals an all-time peak in queries pertaining to ‘buzz cut’ as people are forced to be their own barber. Ireland and Canada are neck and … Read more
Flight prices will soar without health checks: Heathrow chief’s warning as he sets six-week deadline to solve social distancing snag on planes By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:53 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:27 BST, 18 April 2020 The boss of Heathrow has warned that air fares will soar unless a … Read more
Middle class shoppers up and down the UK could be hit financially as the cost of fashionable household staples like tea and coffee are set to rise due to global shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Producers of trendy Fair Trade items often found in your local hipster coffee bar or quirky restaurants are struggling … Read more
Middle class shoppers up and down the UK could be hit financially as the cost of fashionable household staples like tea and coffee are set to rise due to global shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Producers of trendy Fair Trade items often found in your local hipster coffee bar or quirky restaurants are struggling … Read more
Australians keen to head on holiday as soon as lockdown is lifted must act quick to book cheap flights before fares skyrocket, experts say. With travel restrictions likely to last until early 2021, many families keen for a getaway when the coronavirus pandemic ends could find themselves forking out more than ever. The key to … Read more
Cost of Government’s furlough scheme set to soar as two-thirds of smaller firms apply for taxpayer money to pay wages By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:07 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 22:35 BST, 15 April 2020 The cost of the Government’s furlough scheme is set to soar as two-thirds of smaller … Read more