The stark divide between the fortunes of the public and private sectors during coronavirus was underlined by new figures today. Public sector pay is surging during the crisis while private workers see their incomes plunge – and the gap is getting wider. The gulf reflects the fact that state employees have escaped the wave of … Read more
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has reopened for the first time in nearly four months after it was forced to shutter amid the coronavirus pandemic. Visitors flocked to the theme park Saturday morning, despite the fact that Florida is one of the nation’s COVID-19 hotspots, with more than a quarter of a million cases … Read more
Will a second surge of coronavirus lead to a winter lockdown? Ministers are told to prepare for another wave as Government scientists have ‘strong evidence’ the virus flourishes at around 4C Scientific advisers have ‘strong’ evidence virus flourishes around an optimal 4C They warned this, along with annual NHS pressure, could lead to ‘difficult winter’ … Read more
Estate agents set to boom from stamp duty holiday – but mortgage drought means first-time buyers could be shut out By Matt Oliver and Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 10 July 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 10 July 2020 Estate agents are gearing up for a sales bonanza during the stamp … Read more
Sales of beach shelters, roof boxes and camping chairs surge by up to 450% ahead of the great British getaway tomorrow on ‘Super Saturday’ Halfords reports big sales rises for air pumps, camping chairs and bike racks But the retailer also says many Britons are not prepared for road trips tomorrow Hotels, holiday apartments, caravan … Read more
Call centres are booming in lockdown as they help companies deal with an unprecedented number of calls. British call centres now employ 1.3million workers, equivalent to four per cent of the UK workforce, despite the rise of automated systems, increasing online interaction and cheaper overseas options. One company, CallCare – with four centres in the North – … Read more
While Texas governor Greg Abbott ordered all bars to be closed again last Friday, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, Vanilla Ice is still planning a show this Friday. The 52-year-old rapper (real name Rob Van Winkle) revealed on Instagram last week that he’s performing at the Emerald Point Bar & Grill on Friday, July … Read more
New coronavirus infections across the United States almost doubled last week with 31 states reporting an uptick in cases – as Arizona became the latest hot spot to reverse its reopening by closing bars and gyms. COVID-19 cases across the US increased by 46 percent in the week ending June 28, compared to the previous … Read more
China puts half a million people into strict Wuhan-style lockdown as Beijing fights a surge in coronavirus cases which exploded from a WET MARKET Officials reimposed a tough lockdown in Anxin county – 90 miles from Beijing The same strict measures that had applied to Wuhan have gone into effect Only one member of a … Read more
India‘s confirmed coronavirus cases crossed half a million on Saturday with another record 24-hour jump of 18,552 infections. The Health Ministry also reported 384 new deaths, raising the total to 15,685. The country has now seen 508,953 confirmed cases of Covid-19, making it the country with the fourth-highest number of cases after the United States, … Read more