Coronavirus: Wales and Scotland to shut schools by the end of this week

Schools in Wales and Scotland will close by the end of this week while a decision on whether to do the same in England will be taken ‘imminently’ amid the worsening coronavirus outbreak.  The Welsh government announced today that all schools will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest.  Meanwhile, Nicola … Read more

Rishi Sunak faces demands to escalate £350bn coronavirus bailout

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

Holly Willoughby ‘FLED’ the Celebrity Juice studio

Holly Willoughby ‘FLED’ the Celebrity Juice studio following Keith Lemon’s announcement he has COVID-19 symptoms during filming By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 02:12 GMT, 18 March 2020 | Updated: 07:25 GMT, 18 March 2020 She was her usual bubbly self when presenting Tuesday’s This Morning. Yet Holly Willoughby was reportedly left ‘panicked’ as she … Read more

Moment Boris Johnson dodged question after asked about Stanley’s claim he would still go to pub

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

Coronavirus UK: Rishi Sunak unveils £330bn business bailout

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

Calls to step up production of ventilators for coronavirus are ‘pointless’ without additional staff

Boris Johnson’s call to ramp up the production of ventilators for coronavirus patients is ‘pointless’ without more staff and extra equipment, leading medics have warned. The Prime Minister issued an appeal to manufacturers over the weekend to switch their production lines and help manufacture the life-saving breathing machines.    But experts warned there were not enough fully qualified … Read more

World Health Organisation praises Boris Johnson’s dramatic coronavirus shift

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

London stays open for business: Cafes and shops flout government advice to shut down

London remained open for business today, with many shops and cafes operating as normal and attracting a steady stream of customers amid confusion over Boris Johnson’s 12-week shutdown.  Britons were yesterday told to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres as part of advice to avoid non-essential travel and contact with others, but because none have not been … Read more

‘Boris Johnson is now playing Russian Roulette with our children’

Boris Johnson has been accused of ‘playing Russian Roulette’ with school children across the UK after he stopped short of closing schools amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  A petition launched by worried parents and teachers has reached nearly 640,000 signatures and many parents have warned they will pull their children out of the education system. … Read more

Must-read tips on how to survive self-isolation 

Last night Boris Johnson said that even healthy people should reduce contact with others, while the over 70s and those classed as vulnerable should self-isolate for several months to reduce their chances of catching Covid-19.  Millions will now face weeks at home. So what can you do to ensure you and your family stay fit … Read more