FIVE of England’s 3,939 coronavirus deaths so far are aged under 20

Five of England’s deaths from coronavirus have been aged under 20 so far, data shows, while 92 per cent have been aged over 60.  Britain experienced its darkest day of the pandemic today as deaths surged by 708 to 4,313. The vast majority, 3,939, have been recorded in England.  The official figures, published by NHS England, … Read more

How could the Bank of England’s cheap cash affect savings rates?

Savers with memories of the aftermath of the financial crisis might have felt a sense of déjà vu after the Bank of England’s emergency press conference on 11 March. But while an emergency base rate cut of half a percentage point, followed by another one eight days later which took the bank rate to its … Read more

England’s Blue Flag beaches for 2019 revealed and they include Cleethorpes and Exmouth

England’s cleanest beaches for 2019 have been revealed with Brighton and Whitby among those making the list. This year, a total of 71 beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status – up from 65 last year. The Blue Flag is a guarantee to visitors that the beach has excellent facilities, is litter free and has … Read more

From Peppa Pig World to Chester Zoo: England’s top tourist attractions revealed by VisitEngland

The Historic Dockyard Chatham  – Gold Hook Norton Brewery, Banbury – Quality Food & Drink MINI Plant Oxford – Best Told Story Paultons Park, Romsey – Gold Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden – Best Told Story Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre, Faversham – Welcome Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury – Gold South West Bristol Zoo … Read more