Tubes, trains and buses are still rammed on day one of UK lockdown

Get a GRIP London! Tubes, trains and buses are still rammed on day one of UK lockdown despite biggest peacetime shutdown ever… as commuter asks Sadiq Khan ‘are you telling me these are ALL key workers?’ By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter For Mailonline Published: 07:14 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 07:18 GMT, 24 March … Read more

Kate Ferdinand leads reactions to Boris Johnson’s strict new lockdown rules amid COVID-19 pandemic

Kate Ferdinand led a host of stars in reaction to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s strict new lockdown rules on Monday evening, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. After the PM’s speech, during which he ordered the immediate closure of all non-essential shops and threatened Britons with fines or even arrest if they do not ‘stay at … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Henry Deedes on reluctant Boris Johnson speech

Boris Johnson’s sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation’s life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live.  In what amounts to a dramatic escalation, the measures he unveiled surpass many of the restrictions introduced in the dark days of World War II.  The … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Engaged couples’ anguish as weddings cancelled

‘Absolutely gutted’: Engaged couples share their anguish after Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancels ALL UK weddings to fight coronavirus The PM unleashed a nationwide crackdown in bid to turn tide on Covid-19  Includes banning weddings, baptisms and other mass gatherings in the UK  Couples have been left heartbroken and shared their experiences online  Have YOU … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Britons fear for mental health amid lockdown

Britons have insisted they will ‘go insane’ cooped up in their homes for weeks as Boris Johnson today announced a three-week coronavirus lockdown.    Mr Johnson plunged the UK into a lockdown as he ordered the immediate closure of all shops selling non-essential goods, as well as playgrounds and churches in a bid to stop the … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Police in ‘difficult position’ after lockdown

Good Evening. The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and … Read more

Sainsbury’s and Ocado stop deliveries from certain customers hours after Britain goes into lockdown

Supermarket chaos as Boris Johnson orders Britons to stay OUT of stores – but all the home delivery slots are taken for WEEKS Tesco and Asda delivery slots unavailable until April as websites go down Ocado and Sainsbury’s are not taking deliveries from newly registered accounts It comes as Boris Johnson encouraged the country to … Read more

Coronavirus UK Lockdown: Who must stay at home and why?

Coronavirus lockdown: Who can still go out and why? Boris Johnson tonight told the UK to stay at home to fight spread of coronavirus People can only leave their house for one of four reasons in major lockdown Reasons are for food, medicine, daily exercise or work if ‘absolutely necessary’ Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct to STAY OPEN in coronavirus shutdown

Bosses at Sports Direct have said all stores will remain open because selling sporting and fitness equipment makes the company a vital asset during a national shutdown. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which includes Sports Direct and Evans Cycles, wrote to all workers within 30 minutes of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to shut down all … Read more

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct to STAY OPEN as bosses say they are key workers un coronavirus outbreak

Bosses at Sports Direct have said all stores will remain open because selling sporting and fitness equipment makes the company a vital asset during a national shutdown. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which includes Sports Direct and Evans Cycles, wrote to all workers within 30 minutes of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to shut down all … Read more