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
Government launches WWII Land Army-style Pick for Britain campaign asking students and laid-off hospitality workers to stop crops rotting in fields amid shortage of seasonal migrant workers Fruit, vegetable and crop pickers are largely from other countries but can’t travel Anyone out of work who is healthy will be asked to consider helping with crops … Read more
Don’t move home: Housing market is virtually suspended as Government urges buyers to postpone completion dates until coronavirus crisis is over Buyers urged to postpone moving in as the Government says not to move house Banks had lobbied ministers for a full freeze on the property market amid virus There are warnings of a sales … Read more
Ministers fired a warning shot at banks this week as the top six lenders stand accused of failing to help mortgage prisoners switch to a better deal. In an open letter Treasury ministers urged banks to move quickly to help mortgage prisoners following some four months of inaction from lenders. The UK’s financial watchdog introduced … Read more
Watch out for these two coronavirus scams that could trick ANYONE: Police warn of fraudsters trying ‘to take advantage of the public’ Scam text messages have appeared claiming to be from government and HMRC The Government text appears below a legitimate coronavirus warning It told the recipient they owed £35 after being caught leaving the … Read more
Coronavirus crisis could be over by EASTER but Government advisor warns the next two weeks will be very difficult because of a ‘continuous tsunami of cases’ and reveals a THIRD of deaths are ‘healthy people’ Professor Neil Ferguson, from Imperial College London, gave the warning He said around two in three fatalities were likely already … Read more
UK Government is spending a fraction of its pledged tree planting budget in England with 37p spent per person compared with £9.23 in Scotland In total the government is spending £20.5 million on woodland grants in England In Scotland the government are spending £50.2 million on new woodland grants Campaigners say greater funding is needed … 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
The Government claims it has bought 3.5million coronavirus antibody tests – but has refused to reveal who makes them, when they will be available on the NHS or if they can be used at home. Britain has repeatedly been slammed for its lacklustre approach to the crisis after testing just 5,000 people each day and allowing … Read more
Cardi B took to Instagram on Tuesday to criticize the US government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and for not paying for its costs. The 27-year-old rapper wore a surgical mask and pink T-shirt as she accused President Donald Trump, 73, of causing confusion over the coronavirus while also pointing out treatment inequalities due to … Read more