Stars share sweet tributes to celebrate Mother’s Day in the UK

Celebs in the UK shared heart-warming posts in celebration of Mother’s Day, observed on the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent each year.   Leading the way was Victoria Beckham, who uploaded a sweet flashback image of her children Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, and ‘sent the virtual hugs to all … Read more

France ‘threatened to close border with Britain unless UK brought in coronavirus shutdown measures’

France threatened to close its border with Britain unless it introduced shutdown measures to stop the threat of coronavirus, aides to President Emmanuel Macron claimed tonight. The head of state’s staff said that he called Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday night and told him that unless the situation quickly changed, ‘France would have no other … Read more

France ‘threatened to close border with Britain unless UK brought in coronavirus shutdown measures’

France threatened to close its border with Britain unless it introduced shutdown measures to stop the threat of coronavirus, aides to President Emmanuel Macron claimed tonight. The head of state’s staff said that he called Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday night and told him that unless the situation quickly changed, ‘France would have no other … Read more

How Britain is now exactly two weeks behind Italy in coronavirus death toll

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

How Britain is now exactly two weeks behind Italy in coronavirus death toll

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

Boris Johnson urges Britons to celebrate Mother’s Day remotely on Skype

Boris Johnson will today urge Britons to celebrate Mother’s Day remotely by using video calls – as he admits the NHS is on the brink of being ‘overwhelmed’ by the coronavirus outbreak. The Prime Minister’s warning that ‘the numbers are very stark and they are accelerating’ came as the UK death toll soared to 233 … Read more

Boris Johnson urges Britons to celebrate Mother’s Day remotely on Skype

Boris Johnson will today urge Britons to celebrate Mother’s Day remotely by using video calls – as he admits the NHS is on the brink of being ‘overwhelmed’ by the coronavirus outbreak. The Prime Minister’s warning that ‘the numbers are very stark and they are accelerating’ came as the UK death toll soared to 233 … Read more

Drinkers facing pub lockdown turn to digital drinking by catching up with mates on apps for a pint

Drinkers facing pub lockdown turn to digital drinking by catching up with mates on WhatsApp, Zoom and Instagram Live for a jar and a chat Brits are mourning the closure of pubs on the first weekend of lockdown Instead, many are turning to apps to enjoy a virtual drink with their friends Apps such as … Read more