‘Hands, face, space’: Department of Health launches campaign pushing basic coronavirus messages

The Government today launched its latest simplistic coronavirus slogan in an attempt to drill basic messaging to the masses amid fears of a second wave. ‘Hands, face, space’ will feature on TV, radio and online adverts, as well as billboards across the country after young people were accused of ignoring key measures. Ministers including the … Read more

Digital reconstruction of 15th-Century monk’s face show he looked like an elderly Wayne Rooney 

Haven’t we seen Roo before? Digital reconstruction of 15th-Century Benedictine monk’s face show he looked like an elderly Wayne Rooney Image of medieval Benedictine abbot was constructed from well-preserved skull Abbot John of Wheathampstead’s is second face from 15th-century to be seen  Digitally reconstructed images show the abbot faintly resembles Wayne Rooney  Experts put together … Read more

Digital reconstruction of 15th-Century monk’s face show he looked like an elderly Wayne Rooney 

Haven’t we seen Roo before? Digital reconstruction of 15th-Century Benedictine monk’s face show he looked like an elderly Wayne Rooney Image of medieval Benedictine abbot was constructed from well-preserved skull Abbot John of Wheathampstead’s is second face from 15th-century to be seen  Digitally reconstructed images show the abbot faintly resembles Wayne Rooney  Experts put together … Read more

Seven Greek islands including Crete and Mykonos face quarantine rules

Grant Shapps today announced that seven Greek islands are being stripped of quarantine exempt status amid fears over a spike in coronavirus cases. The Transport Secretary revealed that Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos are being added to the ‘red’ list as of 4am on Wednesday. However, Mr Shapps told the Commons that he … Read more

Planned rise in living wage could be shelved as UK firms face slump after coronavirus lockdown 

Planned rise in living wage could be shelved as UK firms face slump after coronavirus lockdown Minimum pay rate had been expected to rise by 5.6% to £9.21 per hour next April The Low Pay Commission is considering recommending a smaller increase It is because of concerns that it could be ‘unaffordable’ at a time … Read more

Is my future written all over my face?

‘Just by looking at me she can tell that I have a “restless spirit” – but also that I will settle and be married by 35’ The eyes may be the window to the soul, but what do other features reveal about your personality – and even your prospects? Lucy Holden, above, consults a face-reading master … Read more

Death of the artisan as British crafts like potters face financial ruin due to coronavirus

Last spin of the wheel for the nation’s potters? Traditional British crafts including fan-making face financial ruin due to coronavirus Traditional British crafts such as pottery are facing ruin due to coronavirus In a recent survey, 73% said they were at a reduced capacity or unable to work More than half believed their firms might … Read more

Death of the artisan as British crafts like potters face financial ruin due to coronavirus

Last spin of the wheel for the nation’s potters? Traditional British crafts including fan-making face financial ruin due to coronavirus Traditional British crafts such as pottery are facing ruin due to coronavirus In a recent survey, 73% said they were at a reduced capacity or unable to work More than half believed their firms might … Read more

Debenhams chief: Our top stores may face axe

The chairman of the department store chain Debenhams has said its biggest city centre stores are ‘vulnerable’ to closure without a large-scale Government intervention to avert disaster. Mark Gifford said last night that he was lobbying Whitehall at ‘every single level’ to head off a town centre crisis that would be likely to see swathes … Read more

Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni wear face masks as they attend wedding

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, his wife Carla Bruni and their daughter Giulia attended the wedding of their mayor friend on Saturday as France suffered a record number of new daily coronavirus infections.  A group of over a hundred people gathered outside the town hall for more than half an hour, and applauded the ex-President and … Read more