Official school attendance records have shown that 99 per cent of schools have reopened since the coronavirus pandemic but as many as one pupil in 10 have not returned. Approximately 88 per cent of state school pupils were back in class on September 10, meaning that 12 per cent of children were marked absence. Figures … Read more
Hotelier Sir Rocco Forte is a cheerleader for Boris Johnson and Brexit, but the Government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has tested his loyalty. Fresh from arriving at Gatwick after a meeting in Rome at his newly reopened Hotel de la Ville, Sir Rocco launches into a tirade against the Government’s ‘draconian lockdown’, calls mandatory … Read more
We can reach for the spas again! Health clubs have reopened, so what changes can you expect before you take the plunge? It’s five weeks since spas were allowed to re-open and they’ve been missed The UK now has more than 900 spas, employing around 45,000 people But what are they like in the brave … Read more
The number of children being diagnosed with coronavirus soared by 90 per cent in four weeks while the number in hospital rose 70 per cent, new figures show. On July 9, there were 200,184 children who had been diagnosed with the virus in the US, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported, and 1,948 who were … Read more
Prosecutors call for Gerard Depardieu rape case to be reopened after probe into claims he assaulted actress in her 20s at his Paris home was dropped over lack of proof The French actor, now 71, was accused of assaulting and raping actress in 2018 Probe was dropped last year but the woman has now relaunched … Read more
Thirsty Britons continued to lap up the sunshine today as they embraced the eased lockdown rules and fantastic weather. In Battersea, south-west London, people shopped, settled in for a pint and enjoyed dinner at a variety of eateries as Northcote Road area has effectively become pedestrianised to help with social distancing. Meanwhile, nearby Soho, in … Read more
Annual passholders have been exploring the reopened Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks at Walt Disney World ahead of the general public being let loose inside on Saturday. And they’ve been revealing what the experience is like with the new coronavirus rules in place… Socially distant car parking Annual passholders have been exploring the … Read more
British Airways has begun reopening its swanky lounges at Heathrow Terminal 5 and has released images of the coronavirus measures that have been put in place in one of them – Galleries First. The pictures show staff in masks serving customers as well as plastic protection screens at reception desks. BA is reopening its lounges … Read more
Nearly nine in 10 primary schools in England have reopened their doors to more children since lockdown but just a third of eligible pupils in some year groups are back in class, figures show. Almost three quarters of secondary schools welcomed back more students in Years 10 or 12 on June 25, the second week … Read more
Las Vegas has reopened, but as these fascinating pictures show, it’s not looking its usual self – it’s looking more surreal than ever. That’s because it has brought in a raft of measures aimed at keeping visitors safe in the coronavirus era – there are big plastic shields at the casino tables, dealers wearing masks, … Read more