Here are 10 morale-boosting reasons why Britain shouldn’t plunge into coronavirus despair 

The number of infections is accelerating, stock markets are plummeting and airlines are cancelling flights.  Shops have run out of hand sanitiser and increasing numbers of people are wearing face masks — if they can manage to buy one at an affordable price. But are we panicking too much over Covid-19?  Clearly, the disease is … Read more

Now all passengers flying into Britain from locked down Italy are told to self-isolate for 14 days

The British Government has been slammed as having a ‘half-hearted’ approach to tackling coronavirus as passengers returning from Italy will not be screened, despite the whole country going into lockdown. Passengers arriving from the coronavirus-ridden country said there were no checks on landing in the UK, and British Airways, Ryanair and EasyJet are still flying passengers … Read more

Dr Alison Pittard answers the big questions about how Britain will deal with the outbreak

The word crisis gets bandied around a great deal when it comes to the NHS. We are all used to hearing how issues such as bed-blocking, waiting times or flu outbreaks are stretching our beloved health service to breaking point. But make no mistake, dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is the biggest single challenge the NHS … Read more

How Laura Whitmore found herself at the centre of a tragedy that shocked Britain

Laura wears three-piece shorts suit, maxmara.com When Laura Whitmore took over from Caroline Flack as the host of Love Island, no one could have predicted the tragic turn of events in store. She talks to Francesca Babb about the friend she loved and why we need to think before we tweet  Just days after I … Read more

DEBORAH ROSS: What if Africans had colonised Britain and we were slaves?

Noughts + Crosses Thursday, BBC1  Rating: The Trouble With Maggie Cole Wednesday, ITV Rating: Noughts + Crosses is an adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel for young adults, so why it’s being shown on a Thursday at 9pm rather than in the Doctor Who slot, I cannot say. All I can say is that the conceit, which … Read more

Millions of workers start working from home as Britain faces up to coronavirus crisis 

Ministers have today warned ‘ghost trains’ with no commuters on will be axed as millions of workers stay at home amid the escalating coronavirus crisis, leaving some services and roads empty.  Officials warned there could be no point keeping the services going as the crisis – expected to last until Spring 2021 – escalates. Health … Read more

£52 BILLION hit to Britain as economy goes into reverse 

£52 BILLION hit to Britain as economy goes into reverse By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 10:10 GMT, 15 March 2020 Britain is slipping into a sharp recession that will see the economy shrink by as much as 2.5 per cent by the summer and interest rates … Read more

Britain at its best: Tea at Bettys and Turkish baths in Harrogate

Britain at its best: Tea at Bettys and an invigorating Turkish bath in pretty Harrogate The Daily Mail’s Harriet Sime checked into Grantley Hall near Harrogate She enjoyed champagne and tangy lemon scones at Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Another highlight was an invigorating two hours at the Turkish Baths By Harriet Sime for the Daily … Read more