Australia’s 24-hour coronavirus infection rate falls under 100 for first time in three weeks

Australia has recorded fewer than 100 coronavirus infections in 24 hours for the first time in three weeks in an apparent sign strict lockdowns are working.  However, people are being strongly urged to follow social distancing rules over Easter to make sure there is no resurgence in cases.  More than 6000 Australians have had the … Read more

Can Air New Zealand make a 24-hour flight bearable? Flying premium economy from London to Auckland

It said ‘premium economy’ on my ticket, but frankly it felt more like business class. I was flying with Air New Zealand from London to Auckland and from the get-go it was plain to see why the airline’s premium economy cabin has frequently nabbed the top spot at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. It slipped … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Tesco reduces opening hours at 24-hour stores

Tesco is expected to announce all its 24-hour stores will from tonight close at 10pm and McDonald’s will switch to only take-aways and drive-thrus as they attempt to cope with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Bosses at the UK’s biggest supermarket have decided the stores will reopen at 6am on Wednesday morning, after facing huge demand … Read more