A zoo in Devon was saved from closure during the coronavirus lockdown after more than £44,000 of donations helped it meet its fundraising target in a single night. Dartmoor Zoo, in Sparkwell, can now survive for another month in spite of losing all its visitors after it raised more than double its £20,000 target since … Read more
Laura Ashley has announced the permanent closure of 70 stores, with 721 employees set to lose their jobs. It comes after the fashion and furnishings retailer announced its intention to hire administrators last week, blaming the impact of coronavirus for tipping it over the edge. A host of retailers, including John Lewis and Ikea, have … Read more
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
Most insurance wouldn’t pay pubs, restaurants or theatres even if the Government ordered them to close their doors, insurers say The Prime Minister has urged the public to stay away from pubs and theatres Trade body, the ABI, says that most firms policies do not include this insurance Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should … Read more