Cineworld announce they are reopening cinemas in England on July 10 with socially-distanced seating and staggered start times Cineworld will reopen its movie theatres across England from July 10 The firm will later announce dates for cinemas in Scotland, Wales and Ireland Social distancing guidelines will see capacity in cinemas reduced by 50 per cent … Read more
England’s high streets saw a 50 per cent rise in shoppers yesterday compared to the previous week as Britons made the most of non-essential stores reopening. Retail experts said the sunny 78F (26C) weather made queuing ‘a more pleasurable experience’ – although footfall was still 45 per cent down on the same time last year. … Read more
The number of people dying in London has fallen below average for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak started in March, promising data shows. A weekly report from the Office for National Statistics shows that the number of people who died of any cause in London was three per cent lower than average between … Read more
Passengers on public transport across England must wear a face-covering from today or risk being turned away, or being slapped with a £100 fine. Strict new laws regarding face coverings on public transport come into play today – with 3,000 extra staff, including police officers, being brought in to enforce the rules. They apply to … Read more
Only 33,000 people in England have Covid-19: Official testing data shows ‘clear downward trend’ in nation’s epidemic as estimated number of cases drops 100,000 in a fortnight The percentage of sample testing positive dropped from 0.1% to 0.06% in a week Office for National Statistics says 4,500 people per day are catching the virus Only … Read more
UK’s Covid-19 deaths mapped: Interactive map shows London is still worst hit in England and Wales despite a deadly surge in the North as separate report confirms care home deaths surged 98% above average in March and April There have been 138 Covid-19 deaths per 100,000 people in the capital – almost double national average … Read more
JD Sports says it’s reopening all 309 stores across England next week – but changing rooms will stay closed and returned stock will be separated for 72 hours to lower virus risk Retailer also reopening certain stores in Northern Ireland on 12 June Stores in Scotland and Wales remain shut for time being amid lockdowns … Read more
Coronavirus has killed 1-in-16 care home residents in England and Wales, analysis reveals By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline Published: 01:41 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 01:42 BST, 10 June 2020 Coronavirus has now reportedly killed one in 16 care home residents in England and Wales, fresh research suggests. The Government has been widely criticised … Read more
Up to 20,000 pupils and teachers across England will receive coronavirus testing to monitor the spread of the disease as schools reopen, the Health Secretary has said, as the Government is set to update the country on its wider schools strategy. With approval from parents and guardians, children will be tested to see whether they … Read more
The chaos surrounding secondary schools is set to continue next year as the coronavirus wreaks havoc with GCSEs and A-levels. Exams will likely be impacted next summer due to some colleges in England not opening properly until January. Regulator Ofqual has taken the drastic step of creating contingency plans for next year’s intake as students face … Read more