Remove ALL restrictions on June 21 to save hospitality sector, industry expert says

Removing all Covid restrictions in the hard-hit hospitality sector from June 21 is ‘critical’ and will mean firms can ‘come off life support’, an industry chief has said.  Social distancing rules will be ditched next month to allow pubs, restaurants and theatres to open to full capacity with no limits on groups for the first time … Read more

Premier Inn owner sinks to £1bn loss in year of Covid restrictions

2020 Bonmarché, the value-oriented clothing retailer, went into administration for the second time in a year on December 2, 2020. There are 226 stores and more than 1200 employees. It is owned as a separate business by Philip Day, whose EWM is also in crisis (see below). Philip Day put this company into administration a … Read more

Boris Johnson says there is a ‘very good chance’ all Covid restrictions could be lifted on June 21

Boris Johnson has said there is a ‘very good chance’ the UK could see all Covid restrictions lifted on June 21 – but has warned the disease is not ‘totally licked’ yet.  The Prime Minister said while lockdowns meant the virus was now ‘under control’, ‘there probably will be another wave of the disease’. But Mr Johnson said … Read more

The Oscars will have fewer stars, no audience and no Zoom appearances amid Covid-19 restrictions

An Oscars unlike any before will get underway Sunday night with a telecast retooled for the pandemic.  This year, the series will adapt to the demands of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic for a socially distanced show that attempts to follow safety recommendations while steering clear of the virtual format other award shows have adopted.  To … Read more

Scientists say vaccines cut deaths by 98% as they call to end ALL restrictions

Leading scientists are calling on the Government to remove all coronavirus restrictions and allow people to ‘take back control of their own lives’ when the ‘roadmap’ to freedom ends in June. With real-world data showing vaccines reduce the risk of death by 98 per cent and hospitalisations by more than 80 per cent, the experts … Read more

Scientists say vaccines cut deaths by 98% as they call to end ALL restrictions

Leading scientists are calling on the Government to remove all coronavirus restrictions and allow people to ‘take back control of their own lives’ when the ‘roadmap’ to freedom ends in June. With real-world data showing vaccines reduce the risk of death by 98 per cent and hospitalisations by more than 80 per cent, the experts … Read more

Mark Wright enjoys the easing of lockdown restrictions by heading out for a beer in Cheshire

He’s faced a challenging 12 months after seeing multiple family members fall ill with COVID-19. And Mark Wright was enjoying some much-needed downtime as he headed out for a beer in Cheshire on Saturday. The ex-TOWIE star, 34, also took to Instagram to celebrate his first pint of the weekend along with a sweet post … Read more

Phillip Schofield admits he is feeling anxious about lockdown restrictions lifting

Phillip Schofield has admitted he has been feeling anxious about Britain’s lockdown restrictions lifting. The TV presenter, 59, said he is not scared of the virus but is now used to not going out after people have been living under restrictions since last March. Phil made the admission during Thursday’s This Morning as counsellor Sian … Read more

Campaign demands a stop to ‘inhumane’ funeral restrictions

Campaign demands a stop to ‘inhumane’ funeral restrictions – after plight of grieving families was highlighted by the sight of the Queen sitting alone Plight of grieving families highlighted by the sight of the Queen sitting alone  Religious leaders, charities and MPs called for review into limit of mourners  Senior Tories led cross-party calls for … Read more

Campaign demands a stop to ‘inhumane’ funeral restrictions

Campaign demands a stop to ‘inhumane’ funeral restrictions – after plight of grieving families was highlighted by the sight of the Queen sitting alone Plight of grieving families highlighted by the sight of the Queen sitting alone  Religious leaders, charities and MPs called for review into limit of mourners  Senior Tories led cross-party calls for … Read more