Hospital patient in his 80s is feared to be Britain’s second coronavirus death

Hospital patient in his 80s is feared to be Britain’s second coronavirus death as child at Alder Hey Hospital tests positive for killer infection By Connor Boyd Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 13:14 GMT, 6 March 2020 | Updated: 13:17 GMT, 6 March 2020 A man in his 80s with underlying health conditions is feared … Read more

Britain’s hidden islands and what they’re best for

Britain has over 1,000 islands and many of them, as a fascinating new book reveals, are ripe for exploring. Islandeering: Adventures Around The Edge Of Britain’s Hidden Islands, by Lisa Drewe, charts 50 hidden islands, many accessible but little known – all perfect for adventure and circumnavigation. The new book underscores what each island is … Read more

Story behind Chris Whitty, the Oxford graduate who is leading Britain’s fight against coronavirus

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

Coronavirus panic hits Britain’s tourist hotspots

Britain’s tourist hotspots have seen visitor numbers plummet as coronavirus grips hold of the UK.  Typically bustling high streets in London saw far less shoppers than usual this afternoon, with only a handful of people seen venturing out into capital. Photographs from Oxford Street and New Bond Street show near-empty roads and streets in the West … Read more

Britain’s service sector slows as the coronavirus outbreak starts biting

Service sector slows as the coronavirus outbreak starts biting the economy and Bank of England top brass face interest rate conundrum Closely-watched economic survey reading fell from 53.9 to 53.2 last month  New orders and recruitment growth slowing as the coronavirus hits  Remains unclear whether BoE will follow the US Fed and cut interest rates   … Read more

Coronavirus will kill Britons, warns Britain’s Chief Medical Officer

Coronavirus WILL kill Britons, warns Britain’s Chief Medical Officer: Professor Chris Whitty says UK epidemic is now ‘highly likely’ and wearing masks will not stop infections – as two more test positive in Scotland Professor Christ Whitty says people buying masks is only effective for hospital  Comes amid fears that the NHS won’t have access … Read more

My night in Britain’s most haunted house Nothing could prepare Hannah Betts for Hampton Court Palace

Even growing up in a home where terrifying paranormal activity was an everyday occurrence couldn’t prepare Hannah Betts for what happened when she visited Hampton Court Palace   Hannah at Hampton Court Palace: ‘The past has made itself present here in the form of hooded figures, diabolic voices and unearthly footsteps’ A small band of five is … Read more

Britain’s best pubs for 2019 are named by prestigious travel guide Sawday’s

The Fleece Inn in Worcestershire has been named the best pub in Britain for 2019 – which considering the number of pubs Britain has, is a rather significant accolade. The honour was bestowed upon it by the prestigious Bristol-based travel guide Sawday’s, which specialises in finding special places to stay and eat at. The Fleece … Read more

Three of Britain’s biggest finance firms to axe more than 2,000 jobs

Three of Britain’s biggest finance firms to axe more than 2,000 jobs as Lloyds, Virgin Money and Direct Line continue relentless push online By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 26 February 2020 | Updated: 09:04 GMT, 27 February 2020 Three of Britain’s biggest finance firms are to axe more than 2,000 … Read more

‘Tin-eared’ RSA insurance chief criticised after praising Britain’s flood defences 

‘Tin-eared’ RSA insurance chief criticised after praising Britain’s flood defences By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 27 February 2020 | Updated: 22:03 GMT, 27 February 2020 The boss of RSA Insurance insisted Britain’s flood defences had ‘done a better job than in prior years’ – despite the devastating storms leaving thousands … Read more