You can bag a summer bargain – IF coronavirus travel restrictions are lifted

There’s been uproar about the Government’s new 14-day quarantine rule, which starts on Monday. And the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is sticking to its ban on all non-essential overseas travel. But both these could be reversed — and if you think that could happen by July or August, you might just want to take a … Read more

Covid-19 infection rate is TOO HIGH for the strict two-metre social distancing rules to be lifted

Coronavirus transmission is still too high in Britain to relax the social distancing two-metre rule, a government scientific advisor has said.  Professor Catherine Noakes, part of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), rebutted claims that relaxing the rule is safe at this time. Official statistics estimate 8,000 people are still being infected every day … Read more

Virgin Media is closing 53 stores permanently after lockdown restrictions are lifted

Virgin Media is closing 53 stores permanently after lockdown restrictions are lifted with 300 shop staff offered alternative roles 341 members of staff will be offered new roles in at-home customer service Those who refuse or are not selected will be made redundant by Virgin Media The move follows Cath Kidson and Chiquitos in disappearing … Read more

Pubs reopen, beauty salons back in business and travel allowed: restrictions lifted in Australia

The federal government has announced a three-phase plan to ease coronavirus restrictions in the coming months, with the states and territories to determine their own timings. NEW SOUTH WALES NSW – What you can do now:  * Pubs, restaurants and cafes up to 50 people subject to the four-square metre rule, patrons must be seated … Read more

Family lawyer predicts a surge in divorce applications once lockdown is lifted

Talking through a day in her life, Claire says she sets her alarm at 5.45am – the same time as when she was travelling into London – starts her day with pilates, before putting together all the home schooling exercises for the day.   After getting the boys up early for breakfast and settled for ‘school’ by 8.30am, … Read more

Esther Anderson to spend more time with family in Australia after travel restrictions are lifted

Home and Away’s Esther Anderson says she hopes to spend more time with her family in Australia after COVID-19 travel bans are lifted By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:49 BST, 30 May 2020 | Updated: 03:55 BST, 30 May 2020 Former Home and Away star Esther Anderson calls Los Angeles home.  And … Read more

Mary-Kate Olsen quickly files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy after moratorium in NYC is lifted

Mary-Kate Olsen quickly files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy after an eight-week moratorium on court proceedings in NYC is lifted Documents filed electronically with Manhattan county clerk  It was the first available date for her to file  Her previous attempt was rejected amid COVID-19 lockdown  Full House alum wanted earlier hearing to prevent Sarkozy from … Read more

Martha Kalifatidis’ and Michael Brunelli head out for dinner after lockdown restrictions lifted

‘The restaurants are open!’ Martha Kalifatidis’ and boyfriend Michael Brunelli head out for dinner in Bondi after lockdown restrictions are lifted By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:01 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 14:03 BST, 15 May 2020 Martha Kalifatidis’ and boyfriend Michael Brunelli headed out to dinner in Bondi on Friday … Read more

Kiwis line the streets before midnight for a HAIRCUT as New Zealand’s COVID-19 restrictions lifted

New Zealanders welcomed the end of their country’s 51-day coronavirus lockdown at midnight on Wednesday by lining up on the street at to get their hair cut.  Businesses including salons, coffee shops, restaurants and shopping malls threw open their doors in the early hours after the country downgraded to ‘level 2’ of its alert system. … Read more

Demand for cleaners rockets as lockdown restrictions lifted and home visits given the green light

Demand for cleaners rockets as lockdown restrictions are lifted and home visits are given the green light Online searches for ‘book a cleaner’ quadrupled yesterday after new guidance Thousands of families contacted pre-lockdown cleaners requesting they return Government said on Monday families are now allowed to bring in domestic help By Kamal Sultan For The … Read more