A weather phenomenon that triggers torrential rain could cause a spike in diarrhoea cases among African children, a study shows. Researchers found rates of the illness – which kills thousands of youngsters in Africa every year – soared by a third in a region worst-hit by La Niña. La Niña occurs between every three and seven … Read more
Retailers jump as restrictions are eased with non-essential shops to open from June 15 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:58 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 22:58 BST, 26 May 2020 British retailers were finally back on the front foot yesterday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set a date for them to … Read more
Online supermarket Ocado has seen its revenue surge over 40 per cent this quarter, as locked-down Britons get their shopping delivered to their doors. The grocer said its decision to stop people ordering bottled mineral water helped it complete 6,000 extra orders a week. Across all its operations and partnerships, Ocado claimed it was enabling … Read more
Countries with strong economies – such as the US – may suffer more severe flu seasons, scientists claim. Analysis of data found that for every one per cent increase in employment rates, there is a 19 per cent bump in flu-related doctors’ visits. Job growth means more people are in the workplace, which could increases … Read more
Coronavirus crisis brings 50% jump in firms going bust in just a month By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 11 April 2020 The number of firms going bust surged 50 per cent in March, official figures reveal. Data from the London Gazette, the … Read more
Germany has recorded its biggest daily jump in coronavirus deaths after 128 more people were added to the death toll today. The dozens of new deaths announced by the Robert Koch Institute bring the tally from 455 to 583, an increase of more than 28 per cent. It also brings Germany’s mortality rate up to … Read more
The UK’s coronavirus death toll has jumped to 422 in the biggest daily rise yet, officials have announced as the crisis continues to spiral out of control. Eighty-three more patients died overnight in England, including 21 at the one NHS trust in London. Scotland also announced two fatalities, while Wales confirmed another death. In contrast, fifty-five infected Brits … Read more
The UK’s coronavirus death toll has jumped to 422 in the biggest daily rise yet, officials have announced as the crisis continues to spiral out of control. Eighty-three more patients died overnight in England, including 21 at the one NHS trust in London. Scotland also announced two fatalities, while Wales confirmed another death. The UK had … Read more
Deliveroo sign-ups jump 86 per cent in just two weeks as Boris Johnson pushes restaurants online because of coronavirus outbreak As many as 3,000 restaurants have signed up to the platform in the past month All cafes, bars and restaurants were ordered closed on Friday by the government Many businesses have now gone online to … Read more
I’ve had an email from my friend Suzanne who’s on a speed awareness course. (Something to do with learning to drive slowly, I believe.)