Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans ‘Social bubbles’ could be the next measure introduced to help ease lockdown Britons will be allowed to socialise in groups, of up to 10 people, outside homes This could mean garden parties and barbecues are … Read more
B&Bs are perfect for the millions of us who enjoy this singularly British way of staying a night or two away from home. It all comes down to being treated as guests, not clients. True, B&Bs all over Britain have had a fight on their hands in recent times, with budget hotel chains making inroads … Read more
Boris Johnson yesterday set a ten-day target to deliver a virus tracing system that could allow the lockdown to be eased. He said a 25,000-strong army of trackers had been recruited to identify the contacts of infected victims and prevent outbreaks. The Government’s scientific advisers insist the system must be in place before any more … Read more
How ‘phantom power’ costs you £140 a year: Ten ways to cut your energy bills as usage soars during lockdown Energy bills are set to increase by an average of £32 a month Since lockdown began, the use of home appliances has increased significantly Background electricity use, or phantom load, could cost you up to … Read more
A village where for 10 years only girls were born has finally seen the arrival of a baby boy. The tiny village of Miejsce Odrzańskie in southern Poland which has a population of just 300, made global headlines last year after the region’s mayor offered a reward to the first couple to give birth to … Read more
Parents up and down the country are now working from home while also trying to find the time to teach their children. But it’s not just algebra they should be swotting up on. To help, we have compiled ten practical and invaluable, lessons for your children on personal finance… Wealth of knowledge: Lockdown offers a … Read more
The best bottles on UK shelves for under ten quid: It’s clear that raising a glass or two has brightened some of our days during the lockdown By Olly Smith Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 30 April 2020 With many of us experiencing uncertainty … Read more
Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters tackling huge fire at block of flats in north London Shocking video footage shows the blaze rip through the building in Wood Green Around 20 people were evacuated by fire crews, three of which had treatment The fire was under control by midnight and an investigation is now underway … Read more
Nine in ten nurses are feeling more anxious or stressed than usual, a damning poll revealed today. While thirty-three per cent of NHS nurses asked to rate their overall mental health and wellbeing described it as ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’. Only ten per cent of the 3,500 respondents felt they were getting adequate mental health support … Read more
Public health officials in Switzerland have said that it is now safe for children under the age of ten to hug their grandparents. The relaxation of restrictions in the country comes after Swiss scientists concluded that grandparents are not at risk of catching Covid-19 from their young grandchildren as they do not have the ‘receptors’ … Read more