Funding Circle opens its doors to 300,000 businesses after joining loan scheme… but closes them to personal investors who want to help It was approved for the government-backed coronavirus loan scheme on Friday But under the scheme it can’t accept money from retail investors Casual investors made up 23% of the peer-to-peer platform’s funding last … Read more
New coronavirus cases have forced Chinese gyms to close – just weeks after reopening. The country appeared to be getting a stranglehold on the killer bug, which first emerged in the city of Wuhan, but is now facing up to a second wave of infection. People returning to China from overseas are once again being … Read more
Lake District SHUTS for the first time ever as police fear another deluge of tourists this weekend amid coronavirus lockdown Cumbria Police has warned outdoor lovers that the Lake District is shut down Officers said a significant number of people ignored advice last weekend Thousands of visitors went to the Lake District despite the threat … Read more
The Block SHUTS DOWN due to coronavirus: Filming is suspended and teams are sent home as a safety precaution By Jo Scrimshire and Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:59 GMT, 25 March 2020 | Updated: 23:09 GMT, 25 March 2020 Filming has been suspended on the upcoming season of The Block. A Nine … Read more
Holidaymakers face losing thousands of pounds as travel companies become overwhelmed by the effects of the coronavirus crisis. Travellers fighting for refunds are being met with a chaotic response from airlines, hotels and tour operators. Many are being told they won’t get their money back, despite airlines cancelling flights and Government advice against all non-essential … Read more
Justice Department shuts down website called coronavirusmedicalkit for selling phony ‘vaccines’ they claimed were from the World Health Organization On Sunday, the US Department of Justice shut down coronavirusmedicalkit.com The website claimed to offer access to World Health Organization vaccine kits for a shipping charge of $4.95 There are currently no COVID-19 vaccines nor is … Read more
Games Workshop shuts down all stores and warns of coronavirus impact on its sales as UK goes into lockdown Retailer warns performance has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic It has closed down all of its stores and warehouses with immediate effect Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor? By Camilla … Read more
Big Brother Australia SHUTS DOWN after positive coronavirus test throws production into chaos in Sydney By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:56 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 04:56 GMT, 22 March 2020 Channel Seven’s Big Brother Australia has shut down production for at least two days at Manly North Head, Sydney while … Read more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered all non-essential workers to stay home New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered all non-essential workers to stay home now in the most drastic step he has taken in the battle against coronavirus, telling New Yorkers: ‘We are all in quarantine now.’ In an announcement on Friday, he … Read more
Samsung is the latest tech giant to fall victim to a coronavirus shutdown. The South Korean firm announced the closure of its Experience Stores across the US and Canada to help limit the spread of the virus. Repair Centers will continue to stay open, but will be working on a limited schedule – Monday to … Read more