The UK’s coronavirus death toll has today jumped to 10 after health chiefs announced 140 more patients had been infected in Britain’s biggest daily increase yet – taking the infection toll to almost 600. NHS officials revealed both patients who died had underlying conditions. One was a woman in her sixties and was in hospital … Read more
The grieving widow of a man killed on a smart motorway has today blasted the Transport Secretary’s ‘offensive’ safety plans to improve the controversial roads. An 18-point safety plan was announced today to keep the roads running across the UK despite 38 deaths in five years. Jason Mercer was killed just 15 minutes after saying goodbye … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
As a petition urging the government to close schools gains increasing traction today, teachers have reportedly been told to prepare home learning packs for students in readiness for a potential month-long enforced break. It is now feared that nationwide coronavirus closures could come into effect on March 20 – weeks before the traditional Easter holidays. … Read more
The highest outdoor observation deck in the western hemisphere has just opened in New York City. The ‘Edge’ – a $25 billion Hudson Yards development in Manhattan – officially opened to the public on Wednesday. Soaring 100 floors, the viewing platform is a record 1,131 feet from the ground. It boasts views of NYC, New … Read more
Rishi Sunak’s Budget plans are ‘nothing like as generous as they appear’ and spending on most public services will be lower in 2025 than in 2010, according to a respected think tank. Paul Johnson, the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, said Mr Sunak’s investment proposals are ‘genuinely very big’ – but the cash … Read more
Daily life could soon change for millions of Britons as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing growing pressure to move to the second phase of the Government’s coronavirus action plan – ‘Delay’. At a briefing this morning the PM said he would not yet ban gatherings or close schools but the dramatic move is looming on the … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
A former NHS doctor trapped in coronavirus-hit Italy has begged the UK Government to ‘shut down everything’ in the fight against the killer infection. Professor Mohamed Abu Hilal, who now works in Brescia, north Italy, urged officials to prepare more beds, doctors and nurses in the NHS in light of the fiasco happening in the worst hit … Read more
Chef and restaurateur Michel Roux, 79, ‘with insatiable appetite for life’ dies at home surrounded by family after long battle against ill health The restaurateur was with family in Berkshire when he died after lung condition He is best known for opening the grand Le Gavroche in Sloane Square in 1967 The restaurant moved to Mayfair … Read more