France to reopen for business as Emmanuel Macron declares ‘first victory’ over Covid-19

France will reopen for business on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron announced a ‘first victory’ against coronavirus. In an upbeat live TV address on Sunday night, the head of state said virtually all lockdown restrictions for bars, restaurants and cafes would end at the start of this coming week. Schools, colleges and nurseries will then … Read more

Harrods set to reopen after closing for the first time in 170 years with a one-way system

Harrods will reopen tomorrow after closing for the first time in 170 years amid the COVID-19 crisis – featuring a one-way system and hand sanitiser dispensers, while any clothes tried on will be put in quarantine for 72 hours Harrods will reopen June 15 after closing on March 23 due to coronavirus crisis Social distanced … Read more

Harrods set to reopen after closing for the first time in 170 years with a one-way system

Harrods will reopen tomorrow after closing for the first time in 170 years amid the COVID-19 crisis – featuring a one-way system and hand sanitiser dispensers, while any clothes tried on will be put in quarantine for 72 hours Harrods will reopen June 15 after closing on March 23 due to coronavirus crisis Social distanced … Read more

Pubs can ignore two-metre rule when they reopen but should ban singing and shouting

Pubs, restaurants and shops could be allowed to ignore the two-metre rule when they reopen but should ban singing and shouting because it spreads coronavirus.  It means businesses could have staff working closer together as long as they can show they’ve taken measures to lower the risk of catching the bug.  Government scientists also said … Read more

Pubs can ignore two-metre rule when they reopen but should ban singing and shouting

Pubs, restaurants and shops could be allowed to ignore the two-metre rule when they reopen but should ban singing and shouting because it spreads coronavirus.  It means businesses could have staff working closer together as long as they can show they’ve taken measures to lower the risk of catching the bug.  Government scientists also said … Read more

DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: To truly make a difference to black lives, re-open our schools now

Those venturing out in London’s most deprived areas in the first weeks of lockdown might have witnessed some rather odd sights. On some High Streets groups of teenagers took to congregating outside a closed McDonald’s, pressing up against the windows as they waved their mobile phones about. They weren’t craving a Big Mac or a … Read more

High streets prepare for manic Monday as chains such as Primark and John Lewis prepare to reopen

Britain’s shops are busily preparing for a stampede of customers on Monday when they fling open their doors for the first time since lockdown. Hundreds of stores will roll up the shutters next week after Boris Johnson announced the next phase of lockdown loosening, aimed to inject some life back into the nation’s struggling high … Read more

High streets prepare for manic Monday as chains such as Primark and John Lewis prepare to reopen

Britain’s high streets are preparing for a manic Monday as some of Britain’s biggest chains have revealed their plans to throw open their doors once again and kick-start town and city centres across the country in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. Major high street retailers such as Primark, John Lewis, and JD Sports are … Read more

Famous London casino The Ritz Club will not reopen after lockdown leaving members ‘devastated’ 

Famous London casino The Ritz Club which opened in 1998 and hosted celebrities including Al Pacino, Johnny Depp and Bill Clinton will not reopen after lockdown leaving members ‘devastated’ The club in Mayfair closed just before the UK went into lockdown in March Today The Ritz Club announced that it will remain permanently closed   Casino … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Alok Sharma says shops to reopen on 15 June

Britain’s embattled high streets can spring back to life from Monday as the Government tonight gave the final go-ahead for shops to reopen.  Business Secretary Alok Sharma confirmed that all non-essential retailers will be allowed to lift their shutters on June 15 as expected, but has refused to budge from the two metre social distancing rule … Read more