Will anyone take cash? Many shops ban notes and coins over virus fears

The cashier at WHSmith clears his throat to make sure Diane von Kesmark, 72, can hear him. ‘It’s hygiene, madam,’ he tells her, emphatically. But he is not referring to the transparent plastic shield separating customers from the till, nor the latex gloves he is wearing to handle goods. He is explaining why he can’t … Read more

Shops in England suffer 45% DROP in footfall on first day

The post-lockdown shopping boom appears to have fizzled out as bargain hunters brand Britain’s high streets ‘really quiet’ in stark contrast to the huge crowds seen yesterday. Footfall was 55 per cent lower than this day last year as shoppers opted to stay home on the second day of non-essential stores reopening their doors. While … Read more

Primark gives glimpse of how newly reopened shops will look

Primark gives shoppers a glimpse of what their reopened ‘Covid secure’ shops will look like next week – but fitting rooms and toilets are staying shut for now Boss confirms there will be no discounts or sales at reopened stores  Wide array of social distancing measures being implemented by retailer  They include plastic screens, floor markings and … Read more

Jesy Nelson displays her toned abs in a green crop top as she shops for supplies with a pal in Essex

Jesy Nelson displays her toned abs in a khaki crop top and joggers as she stocks up on groceries at her local supermarket in Essex By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 11:29 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 11:55 BST, 10 June 2020 Jesy Nelson showcased her toned figure as she stocked up on groceries … 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

Shops WILL reopen on June 15: Alok Sharma confirms high street restart on Monday

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. The move will provide a lifeline for businesses and workers who … Read more

Shane Warne shops for a new Volkswagen for his daughter Brooke

Trading down? Shane Warne shops for a Volkswagen for his daughter Brooke, 22… weeks after leaving a Mercedes-Benz dealership empty-handed By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:01 BST, 8 June 2020 | Updated: 03:13 BST, 8 June 2020 Cricket legend Shane Warne is still hunting for the perfect car for his daughter Brooke. … Read more

Plans to reopen shops in ‘chaos’ with experts warning second wave is likely

Plans to reopen shops are in ‘chaos’ with experts warning a second wave is likely because customers need 108 square foot of space to safely social-distance. High street stores must give each consumer at least 108 sq ft (10 sq m) of ‘dynamic space’ to move around, according to a new study. The research also … Read more