Can I travel in the lockdown areas? You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble. If you need to, the Government advises you to: Share the transport with the same people each time. Keep to small groups of people at any one […]
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Can I travel in the lockdown areas? You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble. If you need to, the Government advises you to: Share the transport with the same people each time. Keep to small groups of people at any one […]
With coronavirus infections in England continuing to rise, the Government has now introduced a ‘traffic light’ system to streamline local lockdown restrictions. The country has now been divided into three tiers, with Tier 1 areas enjoying the greatest freedoms and Tier 3 placed under the strictest constraints. But what does […]
“We are today simplifying, standardising and in some places toughening local rules in England by introducing three levels of Covid alert,” he told the Downing Street briefing. He assured: “Nowhere will be shut down indefinitely.” And he added “no one affected by this will be left to fend for themselves”, […]
“We are today simplifying, standardising and in some places toughening local rules in England by introducing three levels of Covid alert,” he told the Downing Street briefing. He assured: “Nowhere will be shut down indefinitely.” And he added “no one affected by this will be left to fend for themselves”, […]
Life in the Philippines hasn’t been the easiest lately. With over 325,000 confirmed cases, the country wears the unenviable crown as Southeast Asia’s current coronavirus hotspot, with regions across the country dipping in and out of lockdown since March. Needless to say, the pandemic’s impact on the day-to-day life of […]
Two thirds of the Welsh population are living under local lockdown as of October 1 while 15 of the country’s 22 local authority areas are following stricter rules than the nation as a whole. On September 22, First Minister Mark Drakeford advised people in Wales to only travel it was […]
It may be too early to put up the Christmas tree, but that doesn’t mean Christmas isn’t on the minds of many Britons. It will be here before we know it, but it’s clear Christmas 2020 will be unlike any other. The Government has announced yet another fresh wave of lockdown rules following […]
Plexiglass screens are installed behind tills at a London branch of Waterstones: PA Three of Britain’s biggest retailers today laid bare the devastation wrought by the Covid crisis on London trading, giving rise to fresh fears about the impact of a potential second lockdown of the capital. Bakery chain Greggs, […]
The Welsh First Minister has advised against unnecessary journeys, while a quarter of the population is under local lockdown Only travel if it is essential: that was Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford’s advice on Tuesday night, lending a major blow to tourism and hospitality businesses in the country. “Please think […]
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have had devastating financial effects on numerous businesses and sectors. According to data collected by Yelp, roughly 180,000 businesses were closed by April and nearly 100,000 reported in August that they will never reopen. Restaurants, bars and nightlife venues have been hit the hardest, […]
Staycations could be rendered impossible by a second nationwide lockdown – Getty The prospect of a half term getaway is looking increasingly unlikely for families across Britain, as a nationwide lockdown looms – and overseas countries tighten their own restrictions on UK holidaymakers. Yesterday, Downing Street admitted that a short-term “circuit […]
Even staycations could be rendered impossible by a second nationwide lockdown – Getty The prospect of a half term getaway is looking increasingly unlikely for families across Britain, as a nationwide lockdown looms – and overseas countries tighten their own restrictions on UK holidaymakers. Yesterday, Downing Street admitted that a short-term […]
A visitor arrives at a testing centre offering walk-in appointments in north London – Dominic Lipinski/ PA Second lockdown fears as cases surge by 167 per cent Coronavirus cases are rising. There has been an 167pc increase in the number of new people testing positive for Covid-19 in England, the National Health […]
Kevin Mazur/Getty Anne Hathaway Quarantine on the big screen! On Wednesday, Deadline reported that Anne Hathaway is in talks to star in a movie set during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, currently titled Lockdown. According to the outlet, the Oscar winner, 37, will lead the film, which is described as a […]
Fraudsters have been intercepting people’s attempts to make their money go further during lockdown, with investment scams on the increase. Fraud attempts in general were up 66% in the first half of the year compared with the previous six months, Barclays said. The bank also reported an unprecedented spike in […]
bath arms – Jake Eastham I’ve slept in this bed before. Only 13 years ago I didn’t have to take a run and jump at it three times before successfully landing on top of it. The intervening years have done my agility no favours. Once cosily under the duvet, however, […]
A pilgrim crawls from the port to the Holy Church of Panagia of Tinos, on the Aegean island of Tinos, Greece – AP The popular Greek island of Mykonos is pushing back against new lockdown restrictions that see bars and restaurants forced to close at midnight. “Everyone has come [to […]
On 5 August 2019, the Indian government revoked a constitutional article that stripped the semi-autonomous status from the part of Kashmir it administers and split the region into two federally-run territories. A stringent curfew was imposed and thousands detained along with a communications black-out. The lockdown began to be eased […]
On the road: public text artist Sam Edward: Simon Calder As evening settles over a patch of ancient woodland a mile south of Durham city centre, the tranquillity is shattered by a clatter of steel letters being attached to a metal frame. This purpose-built frame is part of an artwork […]