Opening schools next week is ‘NOT safe’: ‘Independent SAGE’ warns

It’s ‘not safe’ to reopen all schools next week and could lead to a surge in coronavirus cases, experts have today warned.  A panel of scientists, set up to challenge decisions made by ministers, fear the move to reopen schools in England on June 1 goes against scientific advice and ‘jumps the gun’. Pushing classrooms … Read more

Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs Italy and Greece are ‘opening up’ economies

Cabinet tensions over lockdown as Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs Italy and Greece are ‘opening up’ economies and UK must not ‘be the only country where you can’t go to the pub’ Rishi Sunak thought to be among most hawkish ministers on lifting lockdown Told Tory MPs UK must not be ‘only country in world … Read more

Rumer Willis flaunts her toned figure after opening up about insecurities in body positivity post

Rumer Willis flaunts her toned figure in grey bikini after opening up about physical insecurities in body positivity post By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 02:58 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 02:58 BST, 22 May 2020 Rumer Willis recently opened up about her own physical insecurities in a lengthy post about body positivity. And … Read more

Opening schools is unlikely to increase spread of coronavirus among children or adults

A review of the scientific evidence into the risks presented by re-opening schools amid the coronavirus crisis has concluded that doing so is unlikely to spread the disease among children or adults.  The research, a systematic review of more than 47 separate studies, found that children are at a low risk of catching, spreading and suffering … Read more

DAVID BLUNKETT: Fine words about social justice cut no ice when unions try to block schools opening

The wartime President of the United States, Franklin D Roosevelt, once proclaimed that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.  And at this critical moment, nothing could be more true – not least when it comes to the inflammatory debate about whether or not some primary-aged children should return to the classroom … Read more

Coronavirus UK: FTSE 100 falls on opening after downbeat assessment from US Fed

London stock markets opened down this morning as hopes faded for a quick economic rebound following the coronavirus pandemic. The FTSE 100 index of Britain’s biggest companies fell by 89 points or 1.51 per cent to 5,815 in the first ten minutes of trading this morning. Fears are growing about a second wave of infections, … Read more

Dominic Raab says opening schools too risky

Blanket reopening of schools next month would be ‘far too risky’, says Dominic Raab as he warns over second wave of the coronavirus Foreign secretary Dominic Raab said reopening schools would risk another peak He outlined the government’s phased approach to opening UK schools again It came after Nicola Sturgeon said Scottish schools wouldn’t open anytime … Read more

Celebrity SAS’s John Fashanu pays tribute to his brother Justin in heartfelt poem after opening up about tragic death – The Sun

EX-FOOTBALLER John Fashanu has posted an emotional tribute to his late brother Justin after opening up about his death on Celebrity SAS. John, 57, shared the moving poem to his Instagram page on the anniversary of Justin’s death in 1998. Ex-footballer John Fashanu is starring on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares WinCredit: Pete Dadds / Channel … Read more

Mandy Moore reminisces about opening for the Backstreet Boys at just 15-years-old, shows tour badge

Mandy Moore reminisces about opening for the Backstreet Boys at just 15-years-old and even shows off her tour badge: ‘It looks like an Amber Alert’ By Deirdre Simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 08:04 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 14:16 BST, 1 May 2020 After having to postpone her first tour in over a decade, Mandy … Read more

Five days until Isa deadline and bank opening hours have been slashed

Just five days until Isa deadline… and with bank opening hours slashed you may need to open an online account By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 31 March 2020 | Updated: 22:52 BST, 31 March 2020 Savers have just five days left to use this year’s cash Isa allowance and earn … Read more