Britain is set to enjoy a second pleasant weekend in a row with the country bathing in sunshine and temperatures up to 55F (13C) – likely to prompt a rush to the parks for exercise during the third coronavirus lockdown. The South and East of England will enjoy the best of the conditions with wall-to-wall … Read more
Rules on leaving the house in lockdown You cannot leave your home to meet socially with anyone you do not live with or are not in a support bubble with (if you are legally permitted to form one). You may exercise on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. … Read more
Rules on leaving the house in lockdown You cannot leave your home to meet socially with anyone you do not live with or are not in a support bubble with (if you are legally permitted to form one). You may exercise on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. … Read more
Whether it’s by the pool, on the beach or in a sunny park, many of us enjoy reading outdoors. Now, a new study has revealed that reading outdoors is actually better for your eyes than grabbing a book indoors. Scientists say that outdoor lighting improves contrast levels, making it easier for you to see the … Read more
Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock were up with the larks this morning as they got their daily dose of exercise. The Prime Minister continued his health kick as he worked up a sweat performing lunges, stretches and sprints with his personal trainer Harry Jameson and dog, Dilyn. And Health Secretary Matt Hancock got the week … Read more
SAGE urges No10 to make face masks compulsory outdoors in crowded areas to help stop the spread of super-infectious Kent variant Recommendation on January said advice on masks should be ‘strengthened’ SAGE called for people to consider wearing them outside in crowded areas In face of new variant mask wearing even more ‘important mitigation strategy’ … Read more
Sadiq Khan today asked for face coverings to be made compulsory in outside spaces because he thinks the virus could be spread by people queuing too closely together. Data has shown coronavirus cases in the capital are falling but the London mayor said he can’t take his dog Luna out for walks in the park because there … Read more
Sadiq Khan today asked for face coverings to be made compulsory in outside spaces because he thinks the virus could be spread by people queuing too closely together. Data has shown coronavirus cases in the capital are falling but the London mayor said he can’t take his dog Luna out for walks in the park because there … Read more
Face coverings are ‘probably of no value’ for protection when walking past someone briefly in the street but people may need to start wearing them in outdoor crowds and markets, Sir Patrick Vallance said today. The UK’s chief scientific adviser said masks could become the new normal in some outdoor places and could still be … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon banned Scots from drinking outside and making non-essential click-and-collect orders today as she tightened Scotland’s lockdown still further. From Saturday people picking up takeaway meals will be barred from entering eateries, instead having to wait outside, she told the Scottish Parliament. And new laws will be brought in to put a legal requirement … Read more