What are property buyers and sellers allowed to in lockdown?

The Government has told the public not to move house during the coronavirus outbreak – but yesterday said there are exceptions in certain circumstances.   Home buyers and sellers were left in limbo this week after the Government urged the public not to move house while the lockdown continues across the country.  As a result tens of thousands … Read more

Is a plumber allowed to fix our boiler during coronavirus outbreak? 

Our boiler has been playing up since the weekend and we ideally need a plumber to come over and check it over before it packs in for good, leaving us without heating or hot water. Giving the current coronavirus outbreak, are tradesmen still allowed to come to the house to do necessary maintenance? If they … Read more

Why are builders still allowed to go to work?

The government has come under pressure to urgently clarify who it counts as a ‘key worker’ after Britons woke up in a state of lockdown confusion. Last night in his historic address to the nation, Boris Johnson ordered the workforce to stay at home unless travelling to work was ‘absolutely necessary’.  But the wriggle room … Read more

Woman caught speeding 20 times in TWO months is allowed to keep driving despite 66 points

Mother-to-be Georgia Elisabeth Carney, 30, (pictured) from Cheshire was stung by speed cameras multiple times on the M62  A pregnant beauty business owner who was caught speeding 20 times in two months has been allowed to keep driving her Audi despite the 66 points on her licence.   Mother-to-be Georgia Elisabeth Carney, 30, from Cheshire, was … Read more

Trump says Americans in Europe WON’T be allowed to come home if they test positive for coronavirus

President Trump raised fresh questions surrounding his response to the coronavirus on Thursday by saying that Americans in Europe will be tested for coronavirus before they are allowed to board flights and that they will not be allowed to come home if they test positive.  The shocking announcement came after his decision to halt all … Read more

Cats have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on local wildlife when allowed to roam free

Pet cats have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on local wildlife when allowed to roam free as they kill up to TEN times more prey than wildcats, study claims Researchers tracked over 900 pet cats around the world as part of the study They found that baby bunnies and birds on a driveway were the most at … Read more

US commander says Taliban are not abiding by peace deal and violence is much ‘higher’ than allowed

A top U.S. commander has voiced his disappointment at the level of violence being used by the Taliban, claiming that attacks are higher than the February 29 peace deal allows, as the military begins to pull out of two Afghan bases.  Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTOM) and the top U.S. commander … Read more

Vladimir Putin will be allowed to run for president again under constitutional amendment

Vladimir Putin would be allowed to run for president again under constitutional amendment backed by Russia’s ruling party Russian President Putin  is required to step down by the constitution by 2024  Putin, 67, has served 4 presidential terms and has done a stint as prime minister Valentina Tereshkova, a United Russia lawmaker, told parliament today … Read more

Men who transition to women could be allowed to compete in female-only sporting events

Men who transition to women could be allowed to compete in female-only sporting events under new guidelines drawn up by sports chiefs Sport England offered up to £25,000 to consultants to rewrite elite-sport rules Changes likely to fuel concerns among sportswomen and feminist campaigners Male-born trans women competing in female sports is increasingly controversial By … Read more

US lab’s 15-minute coronavirus test used in China – but FDA hasn’t allowed it

A North Carolina-based company says its 15-minute blood test is already being widely used by the Chinese CDC, helping officials there to diagnose more patients, faster.  On Thursday, that company, BioMedomics, announced its ‘quick and easy’ test is ready and being used in South Korea, Japan, Italy and some countries in the Middle East.  But … Read more