Top psychologist says Britons must rediscover ‘Blitz spirit’ to cope with self-isolation

Top psychologist says Britons must rediscover the ‘Blitz spirit’ to cope with weeks or even months of self-isolation without succumbing to ‘cabin fever’ Professor Steven Taylor says calls on Britons to adopt Blitz spirit with COVID-19 He said that regarding self-isolation as solitary confinement would be stressful He says people ‘need reminding that they can … Read more

Britons form huge queues to purchase toilet roll and strip shelves bare as panic-buying continues

Desperate Britons have been spotted in huge queues outside stores as panic-buying continues amid the coronavirus crisis. Shoppers were seen in winding lines at supermarkets as they tried to get their hands on toilet roll, hand sanitiser and tinned goods. Crowds gathered on paths beside Sainsbury’s in Ladbroke Grove and Savers in Wood Green, both London, … Read more

Britons are told to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid

Britons have today been advised to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid and some other parts of Spain because of coronavirus fears. The Foreign Office said Britons should scrap unnecessary visits to the regions of Madrid and La Rioja and the municipalities of La Bastida, Vitoria and Miranda de Ebro.  Spanish authorities have designated those … Read more

Britons who feel ill are told NOT to call NHS 111 unless they deteriorate

Britons who feel ill are told NOT to call NHS 111 unless they deteriorate – and no one will be tested for coronavirus unless they’re HOSPITALISED UK Government announced it has moved to the second phase of its action plan The NHS is set to alter its approach to the rapidly-spreading pandemic It urged those … Read more

Britons returning from Italy say the Government is not protecting people from coronavirus

People travelling back to the UK from coronavirus-hit Italy say the Government is doing next to nothing to protect against them spreading the virus in Britain. A couple flying into London from Venice last night said they were given forms to fill out in case health officials had to track them down if a passenger … Read more

Britons face holiday uncertainty as Spanish coronavirus cases surge to 1,622 infections

Brits are facing holiday uncertainty as Spanish coronavirus cases surge ahead of the country’s fast approaching tourism season. Spain has the world’s fifth highest total of cases – with more than 1,622 infections and 35 deaths. The capital Madrid is taking drastic measures to prevent it from spreading by closing all schools and universities and … Read more

Britons think Heathrow SHOULD have a third runway, despite court ruling £14bn expansion was illegal

Britons think Heathrow SHOULD have a third runway, despite court ruling £14bn expansion was illegal due to climate change concerns being ignored, poll reveals Court of Appeal ruled that £14bn project was illegal because of climate change  Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said ministers would not appeal the ruling  YouGov poll of 3,001 people shows voters … Read more

Britons facing heavy downpours with up to four inches of rain and 50mph winds set to batter the UK

Brits are facing more heavy downpours with up to four inches of rain and 50mph winds set to batter the UK on Monday. The atrocious weather shows little signs of abating, with Brits suffering a fifth consecutive wet weekend. Two yellow rain warnings are in place on Monday and Tuesday covering Wales and North-East England.  Meteorologist … Read more

Welsh couple among 142 Britons on coronavirus plague ship off US coast

A Welsh couple stranded on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship off the coast of California were only on the stricken vessel because their holiday to Asia was cancelled due to the killer bug. Patrick and Kim Maguire were meant to visit Cambodia, Singapore and Thailand to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary but the killer bug – that originated … Read more

Britons in Italy’s locked-down coronavirus zones are ‘free to return home or complete their holiday’

Britons in Italy’s locked-down coronavirus zones are ‘free to return home or complete their holiday’, says UK Foreign Office – despite Italians being threatened with JAIL if they travel to the south of their country British tourists in northern Italy ‘free to return home or complete their holiday’ Nationals will not be met by anyone … Read more