Savings habit slump: Britons continued to stash money away as lockdown eased – but the average amount dipped by 29% People are still saving after lockdown restrictions have eased, new data shows However, the average amount being saved is 29% less than in March More people are found to be spending on eating out and … Read more
Retail sales surged by 9.2 per cent in April as lockdown eased and shops reopened in latest signs of strong UK recovery after pandemic By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 07:12 BST, 21 May 2021 | Updated: 07:12 BST, 21 May 2021 Retail sales surged by 9.2 per cent in April as lockdown … Read more
Shoppers have flocked to the high street today on the first Saturday since lockdown restrictions were eased. Pavements were packed across the country this morning as people returned to their favourite shops and met up with friends. Oxford Street in London was heaving with people out enjoying the 53F (12C) sunshine in the capital, which … Read more
Flurries of snow which hit parts of England today are expected to continue into tomorrow – but the skies will clear in time for Britons to enjoy a pint outside when pubs and restaurants reopen on Monday. The snow, accompanied by a freak hail stone shower, caused chaos in the north-west with a number of … Read more
The government is looking to soften plans for checks on EU food and imports crossing the border into Britain, reports say. Lord Frost is said to be debating whether to bring in ‘lighter touch’ controls from April 1 and relax full customs checks scheduled for July 1. Insiders claim the move has come amid fears tough … Read more
Prepare for ‘postcode lockdowns’: Minister Helen Whately hints there WILL be rules imposed on localised areas to stop spread of Covid variants when national curbs are eased – but care homes could be back open for visits in WEEKS thanks to vaccine drive Government considering using postcode lockdowns when national curbs eased Would see localised … Read more
Inflation drops to 0.3 per cent as clothing and food prices eased during blanket lockdown in England By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 07:15 GMT, 16 December 2020 | Updated: 07:15 GMT, 16 December 2020 Inflation dipped to 0.3 per cent last month as clothing and food prices eased during the blanket coronavirus … Read more
New Year’s Eve parties are OFF: Matt Hancock dashes hopes for December 31 as he insists rules will only be relaxed ‘for Christmas’ and tells the nation ‘don’t blow it with the vaccine on the horizon’ Matt Hancock said relaxed rules to allow families to meet are ‘just for Christmas’ Health Secretary ruled out extending … Read more
Guinness and a scotch egg, please: Drinkers head to pubs in Ireland for the first time in six weeks as lockdown restrictions are eased – but must order a ‘substantial’ meal to have a pint Pubs reopened yesterday but many have to be pre-booked in order to buy a pint New rules mean places which … Read more
Thousands of drinkers headed out on the first weekend after lockdown restrictions were eased while millions are expected to hit the high streets today in a £10billion Covid spending spree. Revellers were seen flocking to bars in Soho, London, and braving the wintry weather in York last night after the second lockdown in England came … Read more