London man bludgeoned wife to death after she asked him to leave as he had coronavirus, court hears 

Husband, 65, accused of murdering wife, 57, had been told to move out because he caught coronavirus, court hears Hussein Egal, 65, allegedly murdered Maryan Ismail, 57, at their flat on April 6 He was asked to move out of their Edmonton home as he had coronavirus Egal appeared in court via a video link … Read more

Cancelled events leave contributors out of pocket and in the dark as they struggle to reclaim funds

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a number of major events cancelled, including the Edinburgh Fringe festival, Glastonbury music festival and the Wimbledon tennis tournament.    But a number of smaller events have also had to postpone and it leaves a number of questions marks if and how exhibitors will be refunded. For example, those who had booked … Read more

Coronavirus could leave up to 11 million more Americans uninsured

As many as 11 million Americans may lose their insurance in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, a new report estimates.  Amid the sprawling transmission of COVID-19, the economy has gone into free fall and US unemployment made a record-breaking jump of nearly 17 million in just three weeks as businesses shuttered to slow the … Read more

One in five primary school aged children are afraid to leave their homes

One in five primary school aged children are afraid to leave their homes during the coronavirus pandemic, Oxford University study reveals Researchers are assessing the impact of Covid-19 on children’s mental health  Some children said they are afraid of running out of food at their homes Others have said they are afraid of passing on … Read more

Latest rate cuts will leave many savers earning next to nothing

Banks cut rates to bone (again): Thousands of savers will soon be earning next to nothing on their nest-eggs By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 7 April 2020 Thousands of savers with big banks will soon be earning next to nothing on their nest-eggs … Read more

How your BA and Virgin Atlantic air miles can still soar – without you having to leave your home

The jets may be grounded – but your air miles can still soar (and you don’t even have to leave your home) Use airlines’ online stores for larger purchases in order to boost your air miles A little-known Tesco Clubcard trick lets you earn a large number of air miles  You can earn extra BA Avios … Read more

Mother’s fury as she is told to leave her son at Morrisons entrance due to ‘coronavirus rules’

Single mother’s fury as she is told to leave her crying seven-year-old son at Morrisons entrance by security guard due to ‘coronavirus rules’ Alexa Bowyer, 39, and son Ted visited the store in Hookstone Chase, Harrogate They had gone to spend vouchers received from school to help during lockdown But Miss Bowyer left the store … Read more

‘Make your way home’: Australian Prime Minister tells tourists to leave Australia

All tourists and foreign students who are unable to support themselves financially during the coronavirus pandemic have been told to go home by Scott Morrison.  The prime minister said that while ‘it is lovely to have visitors in good times’, now is the time for them to leave so officials can focus on supporting Australians in need. … Read more

Rising rates of obesity leave small portion of the US at low risk of contracting coronavirus 

Americans may be too diseased to return to work after the worst of the coronavirus pandemic has passed because they are the most vulnerable. The US is already facing huge burdens on its healthcare system with rising rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions.  More than 60 percent of adults in the … Read more

Rod Stewart, wife Penny and sons Sean and Alistair sanitize their hands as they leave surfing shop

The state of Florida is currently in a non-essential lockdown due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Yet Rod Stewart and his family managed to find an open sports shop on Saturday as they were out and about in Palm Beach. The Maggie May singer, 75, was joined by wife Penny Lancaster, 49, his oldest son … Read more