The Covid-19 pandemic could ‘get worse and worse’, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned after a record-high 230,000 cases were confirmed yesterday. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the UN agency, made it clear that if countries fail to implement basic measures to control the virus, the crisis will get … Read more
England’s high streets saw a 50 per cent rise in shoppers yesterday compared to the previous week as Britons made the most of non-essential stores reopening. Retail experts said the sunny 78F (26C) weather made queuing ‘a more pleasurable experience’ – although footfall was still 45 per cent down on the same time last year. … Read more
Fears grow for safety of missing aspiring model, 24, last seen wearing lilac fur jacket, black mini skirt and boots when she vanished in Nottinghamshire Laura Benson, 24, last reportedly seen in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, on May 24 Aspiring model described as slim, 5ft 5ins tall with blonde hair with blue dye The young woman was wearing … Read more
Screenwriter Richard Curtis ‘insisted’ on having full credit for the script for the hit rom-com Yesterday, the struggling writer behind the Beatles-based film has alleged. Jack Barth has accused Mr Curtis of ‘taking credit for everything’ during the promotional tour for the summer blockbuster released last year. He has claimed that Mr Curtis, the man … Read more
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