Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was under fresh pressure last night after critical lockdown guidance for schools was issued just before midnight on Friday evening. Unions reacted with fury over the ‘reprehensible’ timing of the advice, which said that secondary pupils could be kept home on a rota every two weeks in areas that are locked … Read more
Santa’s grottoes face the axe as Harrods announces it will ‘consider Government guidance’ over whether they comply with social distancing Shops and garden centres are revising their Christmas plans over coronavirus Retailers will need to restrict the numbers of youngsters being allowed in Harrods- who have had a grotto for 65 years- says that it … Read more
New setback for happy couples as weddings remain on hold while registrars ‘await government guidance’ despite Boris Johnson saying service could restart on July 4 Couples face waiting until September for their big day despite July 4 lockdown easing County councils say ceremonies are delayed while they wait for clear guidance At the start of … Read more
Families and friends can all meet up at home under new lockdown guidance – but distancing means there must be no hugging… yet Family and friends can now stay overnight for the first time since March 23 There is no limit on the size of households involved or the distance travelled Boris Johnson told MPs … Read more
Hidden deep in the annex to the Government’s coronavirus ‘road map to recovery’ plan lies a surprising admission. It turns out the two-metre rule isn’t actually a rule at all. The 51-page document, published last month, says: ‘Public Health England recommends trying to keep two metres away from people as a precaution. ‘However, this is not … Read more
Will the two-metre rule be relaxed? Matt Hancock reveals top scientists are ‘doing some work’ on UK’s social distancing guidance Government scientists have launched review of two-metre social distancing rule Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) looking into the policy in place Possible relaxation of the rule would serve as a lifeline for pubs and … Read more
BT Sport pundit war as star names call in lawyers to handle dispute with broadcaster over loss of pay BT Sport pundits have considered taking legal action against the broadcaster Scheduled televised matches have been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis Many of the experts face not being paid for the remainder of their deals Even … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed highly unusual guidance from its website informing doctors on how to prescribe the anti-malaria drugs recommended by President Donald Trump to treat coronavirus. The medications, chloroquine and its analog hydroxychlorquine, are also used to threat arthritis and the autoimmune disorder lupus. Initially, the CDC webpage had … Read more
State emergency plans to ration ventilators if the coronavirus pandemic worsens are raising thorny ethical questions, as New York considers lotteries for access to the machines and other states contemplate denying them to those with mental disabilities. The White House says that as yet, no one has been denied a ventilator who needed one. But … Read more
Fashion retailer Quiz joins other retailers as it warns of sales slump and ditches guidance on profits Quiz saw a ‘substantial’ fall in traffic online and in stores, which shut on 22 March It warned closures will have an impact on its full-year profits to the end of March By Camilla Canocchi for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: … Read more