Only one white doctor has died from Covid-19 while 22 Black, Asian and ethnic minority doctors have lost their lives, as concerns grow over the ‘disproportionate impact’ of Covid-19 on the BAME community. Mounting data from NHS intensive care units shows BAME populations face a greater risk of suffering complications than white Britons, prompting the government … Read more
There was a 37.6 per cent slump in UK car production last month, the first set of figures showing the devastating initial impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the industry. With many vehicle makers closing factories near the end of the month in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, just 78,767 vehicles were made … Read more
Piers Morgan warned Britons that the economic impact of the coronavirus could be more devastating than the 2008 financial crash. The Good Morning Britain host told viewers that the COVID-19 pandemic was on a “completely different level” to the global crisis more than a decade ago. Financial Times Economic Editor Chris Giles agreed as he … Read more
“So he’ll play to our strong points. So eventually we become an amalgamation,” he explained. He revealed just how immersed he became in his character: “One weekend I was flying home to see my parents and I remember landing at the airport – I felt like a detective, walking around, looking at everybody suspiciously. That … Read more
Almost three quarters of Britons think coronavirus social distancing measures have had a positive impact on the planet, a study found. The study of 2,000 adults also found that two in five people are planning to live more eco-friendly lives when lockdown restrictions are lifted. After weeks of limited driving, as many as 20 per … Read more
Former Bank of England boss Lord King says UK well-prepared to deal with economic impact of coronavirus pandemic after 10 years of austerity By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:55 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 21:55 BST, 12 April 2020 The UK is well-prepared to deal with the economic impact of the … Read more
Shutting schools has little impact on stopping the spread of coronavirus, a new study has claimed. The team at University College London (UCL) said data on the benefit of school closures during the ongoing pandemic is limited but the impact is likely to be small. However, Professor Neil Ferguson, whose scientific modelling has informed government … Read more
Impact of continued lockdown on poor people’s health will be balanced against the risks from allowing people out when it comes to finalising an exit strategy, Chris Whitty says Prof. Whitty said government had to consider long-term health impacts on poor Downing Street urges focus on flattening curve before looking at next phase But Prof. … Read more
Climate change is forcing birds to find new and ‘extraordinary’ ways to survive including using bread to bait fish and dropping mussels on rocks to break the shell. Researchers from McGill University, Montreal studied data on more than 8,600 bird species to look at changes in their feeding and hunting techniques over time. They found … Read more
‘It’s a scary time’: Love Island’s Montana Brown reveals the impact COVID-19 has had on her swimwear business as she poses in a tiny bikini By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 23:04 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 08:09 BST, 31 March 2020 She launched a successful swimwear range last year. Yet Montana Brown revealed … Read more