Jet2 extends the cancellation period of flights until July 1 in light of Covid19 travel restrictions

Jet2 extends the cancellation period of all flights and holidays to July 1 in light of ‘ongoing travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic’ Travel firm previously said flights and holidays would recommence on June 17  But it pushed back the date, saying health and safety was its ‘absolute priority’ Jet2 says all affected holidaymakers … Read more

Hunt for girl, 16, extends to lake after two people arrested for her ‘kidnap’ are freed on bail 

The desperate hunt for a missing Hampshire 16-year-old today turned to searching waters of a country park lake. Police encouraged people to stay away from Staunton Country Park near Louise Smith’s home town of Havant, Hampshire, as officers conducted a search.  Police arrested a 29-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman on suspicion of kidnap but … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Rishi Sunak extends furlough scheme to October

What is happening to the furlough scheme?  The multi-billion pound furlough scheme is being extended to October. Employees on the scheme will continue to receive 80 per cent of wages, up to a ceiling of £2,500 a month.  Until the end of July, there will be no changes to the scheme whatsoever. From August to … Read more

Coronavirus France: Emmanuel Macron extends lockdown to 11 May

French President Emmanuel Macron tonight apologised for his government ‘not being prepared enough’ for the coronavirus crisis as he extended lockdown until May 11.  The head of state said that restrictions that started on March 17 would be enforced as strictly as possible until the middle of next month, and that ‘joyous days were ahead’. … Read more

CDC extends ‘no sail’ order for cruise industry for at least 100 days

The CDC has extended its ‘no sail’ order for the cruise industry for a further 100 days, leaving 100 ships and 80,000 crew members stranded off the US coast. At least 20 of these ships have known or suspected cases of coronavirus on-board, the agency said. Cruise liners are coming under pressure to make repatriation … Read more

Government extends overdraft with the Bank of England

Government extends overdraft with the Bank of England to pay for its coronavirus spending spree By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 9 April 2020 The Government has extended its overdraft with the Bank of England to finance its coronavirus spending spree. The emergency funding … Read more

Tourists confused over cover as government extends travel advice

Tourists confused over cover as government extends advice against travel indefinitely By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 23:08 BST, 7 April 2020 The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has extended  its advice against travel indefinitely Holidaymakers could face more chaos after the government decided to extend its … Read more

New York death rate flattens but Cuomo warns ‘this is not over’ and extends lockdown to April 29

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended the state’s lockdown period to April 29 and is increasing social distancing fines to $1,000 in an effort to keep people indoors as the coronavirus growth curve flattens.  On Monday, Cuomo announced that the death rate had flattened for the second day in a row and that the … Read more

Trump extends coronavirus lockdown until April 30 and says the pandemic will peak in TWO WEEKS

Donald Trump said Sunday the administration’s coronavirus task force’s 15-day plan to reduce the spread of the disease is being extended 30 days, which is weeks past his Easter deadline. He also claimed during his daily press briefing at the White House Sunday evening that the peak of coronavirus is expected to hit in two … Read more