Angelina Jolie outlined how children are at risk of abuse while isolated at home during the coronavirus pandemic in an op-ed published Thursday by Time magazine. The 44-year-old actress and activist noted that children may be ‘especially vulnerable’ to the pandemic’s ‘secondary’ effects, even though they’re more resistant to its physical symptoms. ‘Isolating a victim … Read more
Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus condition worsened, Downing Street announced tonight. The Prime Minister was transferred to the ICU at St Thomas’ Hospital in London at 7pm this evening – 11 days after testing positive for the deadly disease. He remains conscious and Number 10 sources stressed he had been moved to … Read more
The Great Hall of the People has held many historic events since it was built six decades ago as a symbol of Communist Party power, ranging from the pomp of state funerals to a giant banquet during Richard Nixon’s famous 1973 visit. So as deaths started to spiral in China from coronavirus and fear grew … Read more
A huge NHS coronavirus swabbing site stood deserted today despite the urgent need for more patients and medics to be examined. Pictures surfaced showing a testing site for NHS staff in Chessington, south-west London, today as the UK’s Covid-19 death rate doubled. No tests appeared to be underway for the virus as the car park … Read more
Dominic Raab has been mocked for licking his finger during the latest coronavirus update in Downing Street. The Foreign Secretary was filling in for Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister is self-isolating after testing positive for the deadly bug. But viewers spotted the 46-year-old MP wetting his finger to turn a page, despite government advice warning … Read more
Boris Johnson is standing by his decision not to shut schools yet but insists ‘plans are ready to go’ to help parents whose children might lose free school meals if they do. The government has so far insisted school closures are not justified as part of the effort to combat Covid-19 despite concerns from worried parents … Read more
Charlie Mullins’ son takes over as Pimlico Plumbers boss stands down Charlie Mullins, 67, has taken a new role as chairman His son Scott, 48, has stepped up to chief executive The family-owned firm has also rebranded from ‘Pimlico Plumbers’ to ‘Pimlico’ By Harriet Dennys For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:15 GMT, 29 February 2020 … Read more