An extra bank holiday in October could help revive Britain’s tourism industry from the huge loss suffered during the coronavirus crisis, a top tourism boss suggested today. Patricia Yates, who heads Visit Britain, said the industry had lost £37billion in trade since lockdown began and an additional day off would ‘stimulate demand when it is … Read more
Funeral directors have been told to expect up to 85,000 extra deaths this summer if second Covid-19 spike hits Researchers carried out report for National Association of Funeral Directors If lockdown has been successful, 33,000 could still die in best case scenario Different parts of the UK could also be affected more than other regions … Read more
Our wine expert has been on a mission while in lockdown to find wine and pizza pairings so good to make your smile wide enough for an extra slice By Olly Smith Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 14 May 2020 One of the most … Read more
Analysis of death tolls in 13 countries and regions hit by coronavirus has revealed tens of thousands of unexplained deaths that could be linked to the pandemic but are not being counted in official totals. Data reveals that some 88,000 more people died in the locations studied between March and April this year than in … Read more
Analysis of death tolls in 13 countries and regions hit by coronavirus has revealed tens of thousands of unexplained deaths that could be linked to the pandemic but are not being counted in official totals. Data reveals that some 88,000 more people died in the locations studied between March and April this year than in … Read more
Many households are desperately worried about what the coronavirus crisis means for their jobs, pensions and savings. But if you get creative, there are ways you can make some extra cash without setting foot outside the door. From filling in surveys to recording audiobooks, we found out how five successful homeworkers are earning a living … Read more
Councils were today ordered by the Government to keep parks open after some closed their gates in recent weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told the Downing Street daily press conference how he had ‘made it clear’ that green spaces should not be shut. However he warned that people must abide … Read more
Councils will get an extra £1.6billion in funding to boost areas including social care as authorities are hit by revenue losses from parking fees during coronavirus Situation could cause some councils to ‘take extreme cost-cutting and rationing’ Crisis has raised the pressure on services like support for those with disabilities Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick … Read more
Banks are set to make more than £600 million in extra interest paid by cash-strapped homeowners taking mortgage holidays, Money Mail can reveal. Campaigners say the vast profit lenders will make from the crisis is ‘disgraceful’ and are demanding they scrap additional interest charges. The breaks are seen as a lifeline for borrowers facing financial … Read more
British shoppers have gone on a minced beef ‘feeding frenzy’ and picked up 10million extra packets while panic buying through the coronavirus crisis as fears grew about UK food shortages, MailOnline can reveal today. Farmers have warned that they cannot keep up with demand as the so-called ‘bolognese brigade’ pushed mince sales up 60 per cent in … Read more