Strictly’s Maisie Smith joined show to boost her family’s morale after dad Stephen lost his job

Maisie Smith competed on the most recent season of Strictly Come Dancing in the hopes it would boost family morale, after her dad Stephen lost his job at a bank. The 19-year-old EastEnders star was among the finalists competing for the coveted gliterball on Saturday night’s show, which saw Bill Bailey walk away victorious. And … Read more

Covid UK: SAGE lists lockdown-friendly activities to keep up morale

Frisbee throwing competitions and dog shows could help keep the nation’s morale up during the coronavirus pandemic, experts have said. In advice given to ministers, top scientists also recommended drive-in movies and showing sports on big screens because people can stay socially distanced. It comes as England was this week thrust into a second lockdown, … Read more

Covid UK: SAGE lists lockdown-friendly activities to keep up morale

Frisbee throwing competitions and dog shows could help keep the nation’s morale up during the coronavirus pandemic, experts have said. In advice given to ministers, top scientists also recommended drive-in movies and showing sports on big screens because people can stay socially distanced. It comes as England was this week thrust into a second lockdown, … Read more

Prince Charles dons traditional Scottish wear to give ‘morale boost’ on hospital visit

Kilty pleasures: Prince Charles dons traditional Scottish wear to give ‘morale boost’ to delighted health workers on hospital visit The Prince of Wales wore a kilt to visit Caithness General Hospital in Scotland Prince Charles gave a ‘morale boost’ and thanked health workers during the visit  Staff at the hospital in Wick said they were … Read more

How frontline medics are boosting morale by dancing

Doctors with dancing feet! How frontline NHS medics are keeping morale high during the coronavirus crisis by performing in hospital corridors and car parks Doctors have been using dance routines to boost morale during the pandemic  Frontline medics have been filming routines in carparks and hospital corridors Some communicate important information about hygiene and hand … Read more

Vogue editor Audrey Withers played a vital role in boosting morale on the home front during the war

Alexandra Shulman, who edited Vogue from 1992 to 2017, on the style-setter with whom she found much in common When Audrey Withers became editor of British Vogue at the age of 35, there was widespread rationing and the American owner Condé Nast demanded staff cuts. Those left on the magazine often worked out of the … Read more