Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Britain’s broadband infrastructure will not be able to cope as millions of people work from home during the coronavirus crisis, experts have warned. Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy as a precaution against coronavirus but widespread adoption could lead to internet connectivity issues, experts warn. The added strain of remote access, video … Read more
Health officials are urging Americans to get their flu shots if they haven’t already to better prepare the US against the coronavirus outbreak. The vaccine won’t protect people against COVID-19, the disease caused by the new virus, but it could help healthcare workers better detect cases when people come in with non-specific symptoms, such as … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES In doubt The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more
The massive red supergiant star Betelgeuse won’t be going supernovae anytime soon as astronomers discover it is ‘just a little bit dusty’. Last year the giant star started to dim and at one point reached just 30 per cent of its usual brightness, prompting some speculation that it was about to explode. The star has … Read more
It’s been a sobering week for investors. As someone who has been investing for more than 30 years, I have drawn on all my experience to sit on my hands and do very little. The Hazell family’s investments have fallen around 7.5 per cent from their peak. They could fall again, especially if the coronavirus … Read more
The Hills: New Beginnings, a reboot of the original series that aired nine years prior, is set to start filming season two. And Mischa Barton, who started in the first season of the spinoff, is not coming back to the reality series, according to TMZ. The former OC actress, 34, was the only one not … Read more
Crazy Delicious Tuesday, Channel 4 Rating: Avenue 5 Wednesday, Sky One Rating: White House Farm Wednesday, ITV Rating: I watch a lot of cooking shows. I don’t know why. It’s not as if I like to cook that much. I suppose it’s easy on the eye and, like the police procedural, is narratively satisfying with … Read more
A mighty chef …but I won’t be rushing back By Tom Parker Bowles Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 1 February 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 1 February 2020 The Secret Guests B W Black Viking £8.99 Rating: We go back a long way, Claridge’s and I. Rather longer than I care … Read more
I have £150,000 of investments, and I also look after my brother’s £300,000 portfolio on his behalf. We have held our investments with a big financial services provider since 2012. We’ve had several financial advisers during that time. After talking to a new ‘restricted’ adviser who offers investments via a large UK bank, I am … Read more