Royal Mail orders workers to keep a ‘safe distance’ from homeowners by leaving parcels on doorsteps

Royal Mail postal workers have been ordered to leave parcels on customers’ doorsteps to keep a ‘safe distance’ from homeowners as the coronavirus crisis intensifies. Postman and father-of one Ethan Gordon, from Boston, Lincolnshire, took to Facebook to outline the instructions to customers ‘for their safety and all posties alike’. It comes as Britain’s coronavirus death … Read more

Priti Patel admits ‘home is not the safe haven it should be’ as abuse rises amid Covid-19 crisis

There can be no doubt that we are living through an extraordinary and emotional time. It is a hard time for everyone, as we are all asked to stay at home in order to keep our families, friends and communities safe. But for some people it is even harder, because home is not the safe … Read more

Great British Bake Off filming is delayed ‘until it is safe to proceed’ amid COVID-19 lockdown

Great British Bake Off filming is DELAYED ‘until it is safe to proceed’ amid COVID-19 lockdown… after Matt Lucas was announced as new host Channel 4 spokesperson confirmed the delay, just weeks before the 11th series was due to start filming Matt Lucas was due to take over as host for the new series, after … Read more

Young children and babies are NOT safe from the coronavirus

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Natural birth is safe for 90% of women who have previously had a caesarean, new research suggests 

Natural birth is safe for 90% of women who have previously had a caesarean, new research suggests Nine in ten women who had C-section can give birth naturally, study suggests Up to half of women having C-sections do so due to having had one in the past Many women are concerned of tearing their scar … Read more

Coronavirus: Italian mayor brings daughters home from UK because ‘they’re not safe’

The mayor of Italy’s worst-hit coronavirus town has said he is bringing his daughters home from the UK because they are not safe here. Giorgio Gori, mayor of Bergamo in Italy’s north, said he made the decision to bring his daughters home from school in Taunton and Canterbury after concluding that the UK government is not … Read more

Demand for gold is soaring as investors seek a safe haven from market chaos 

Demand for gold is soaring as investors seek a safe haven from market chaos Demand this month is heaviest since early 2009, says BullionVault Number of investors opening new accounts  is nearly three times that of last year Over the past year, the price of gold in pounds has increased by nearly 30% By Jeff Prestridge … Read more

Now NO dividend is safe: Experts’ warning as £1bn payouts are axed

Now NO dividend is safe: Experts’ warning as £1bn payouts are axed Several businesses slashed or delayed their dividends in the wake of the crisis  More could follow suit, including BP and Shell, according to analysts   By Jamie Nimmo and Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:05 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: … Read more

From mortgages to lost wages: How to keep your family finances safe

Physical health is at the top of all our minds, but coronavirus could have a severe impact on your financial health too. It is crucial that you prepare for the coming months to ensure your finances are as insulated as they can be from the fallout. The good news is that many institutions such as … Read more

The coronavirus code: Street sets up simple alert system to keep everyone safe

The coronavirus code: Street sets up simple alert system to keep everyone safe during lockdown – with green card in window meaning ‘all is well’ while red card indicates resident needs help Residents on street in North Yorkshire have created coronavirus-alert system The vulnerable will be able to tell others if they need help using coloured … Read more