On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it was suspending the hydroxychloroquine arm of its trial over safety concerns (file image) More than 120 leading scientists and doctors from around the world have criticised a hydroxychloroquine study that halted global trials of the anti-malaria drug. The experts have penned an open letter to the … Read more
On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it was suspending the hydroxychloroquine arm of its trial over safety concerns (file image) A major British coronavirus trial of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine is going ahead despite fears it might raise the risk of death, it emerged today. Oxford University researchers were given the green light to … Read more
Water quality testing is halted across England during the coronavirus crisis just as the warm weather causes Britons to flock to beaches and lakes Environment Agency said it could no longer carry out the checks on UK waters But it will still monitor pollution in waters where incidents have taken place A massive 98 per … Read more
EastEnders is set to resume filming by the end of June, a BBC boss has confirmed. Charlotte Moore, the broadcaster’s director of content, said the BBC One soap would be up and running again within weeks, along with Top Gear. Her statement came after production was halted on the show due to the coronavirus pandemic … Read more
Nearly one in four UK firms have halted trading due to coronavirus lockdown, new figures show ONS said 23 per cent of businesses have temporarily closed or paused trading It said the food sector was the worst hit, with 81% of firms halting operations It also revealed 58% of companies said turnover had slipped below … Read more
Robert Pattinson cuts a casual figure as he jogs through the park during lockdown… after Batman filming was halted by COVID-19 pandemic By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 16:25 BST, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 16:25 BST, 24 April 2020 He’s on an unexpected break after filming for The Batman was halted by the coronavirus … Read more
No one would argue with the need to provide care for seriously ill Covid-19 patients, but where does this leave millions of patients with other serious health conditions? Freeing up hospital beds and redeploying medical staff for coronavirus patients has led to the closure of outpatient clinics, cancelled operations, delayed treatment reviews and a partial … Read more
Rapist whose deportation was halted when airline passengers staged a mutiny is set to be released back on to Britain’s streets – despite judge saying he poses a ‘real risk’ to the public Judge Margaret O’Keeffe reluctantly granted Yaqub Ahmed ‘bail in principle’ She took the decision as there is little chance he can be … Read more
Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors will receive full pay for three months despite production stopping on the soaps due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stars of the ITV soaps have come to an agreement with bosses, 16 days after filming was shut down on the shows. Cast members receive an annual salary, with bonuses for the … Read more
Roll out of smart meters halted to protect customers during the coronavirus pandemic By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 31 March 2020 | Updated: 22:54 BST, 31 March 2020 The roll out of smart meters has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trade body Energy UK says its members … Read more