More than £1bn of shareholder payouts have been cancelled due to coronavirus after Marks & Spencer and Wetherspoons joined other firms calling off dividends. Intercontinental Hotels became the first FTSE 100 firm to hold back its final dividend yesterday, meaning its investors will miss out on a payout of around £140million. The group, which has … Read more
Passengers vent fury over ‘no refund’ policy for advanced train tickets cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis – with rebooked journeys costing HUNDREDS more Booking site Trainline is in the firing line and accused of profiteering But it says the rules are set by the train companies and it cannot challenge them One passenger said … Read more
We won’t let coronavirus sink our spirits! Aussie couple recreate their cancelled wedding anniversary Pacific islands cruise with bathrobes, wine and a flat-screen TV Dave and Norma Trill were due to go on a 10-day cruise to celebrate anniversary After the cancellation, they were filmed recreating the trip in their living room The clip was … Read more
Gavin Williamson today didn’t rule out keeping schools closed until September but there was scant detail about how children will be graded Gavin Williamson today didn’t rule out keeping schools closed until September because of coronavirus but gave no detail about how GCSE and A-Levels students will be graded without any exams. The Education Secretary has … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell’s wedding could be CANCELLED amid COVID-19 fears – as couples rush to reschedule their special days By Shive Prema For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:11 GMT, 18 March 2020 | Updated: 02:50 GMT, 18 March 2020 Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell are set to marry at Australia Zoo later this … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES Cancelled The Olympic torch relay in Greece was cancelled on Friday 13 March – just a day after the flame was lit in Olympia. Large crowds mobbed Hollywood actor Gerard Butler as he lit the cauldron in the Greek city of Sparta on Friday despite repeated warnings for spectators not to attend because of … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES Cancelled The Olympic torch relay in Greece was cancelled on Friday 13 March – just a day after the flame was lit in Olympia. Large crowds mobbed Hollywood actor Gerard Butler as he lit the cauldron in the Greek city of Sparta on Friday despite repeated warnings for spectators not to attend because of … Read more
Ireland will celebrate St Patrick’s Day on social media after all public events are cancelled, 7,000 pubs are shut and the government calls on people not to organise or participate in private house parties due to coronavirus. Thousands left without parades for the biggest day in the Irish calendar have been urged to share photos … Read more
Jennifer Garner reaches out to kids whose shows have been cancelled amid coronavirus: ‘Show us what you’ve been working on!’ By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 15:58 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 15:58 GMT, 14 March 2020 It’s a strange time to say the least, and these two stars are trying to ease the … Read more