Diners desperate for a post-lockdown meal lead to a surge in reservations

Diners desperate for a post-lockdown treat have fuelled a surge in bookings that has seen some restaurants booked out until autumn but the rush has prompted some owners to ask for payment upfront. Fed up owners struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus lockdown are now asking that customers pay for meals when they book a … Read more

Diners desperate for a post-lockdown meal lead to a surge in reservations

Diners desperate for a post-lockdown treat have fuelled a surge in bookings that has seen some restaurants booked out until autumn but the rush has prompted some owners to ask for payment upfront. Fed up owners struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus lockdown are now asking that customers pay for meals when they book a … Read more

Every adult in Britain could get their first Covid jab ‘by early June’ after surge in vaccine supply

Every adult in Britain could receive their first Covid jab by early June – two months ahead of the EU – after a surge in the supply of vaccines. In yet another boost to the UK’s rapidly moving vaccine roll-out, the Government is reportedly set to take stock of a ‘bumper supply’ of vaccines in … Read more

Every adult in Britain could get their first Covid jab ‘by early June’ after surge in vaccine supply

Every adult in Britain could receive their first Covid jab by early June – two full months ahead of the EU – after a surge in the supply of vaccines. In yet another boost to the UK’s rapidly advancing vaccine roll-out, the Government is reportedly set to take stock of a ‘bumper supply’ of vaccines … Read more

Welsh First Minister warns heading abroad in May risks ‘a surge in Covid cases’ 

Blow for foreign holiday hopes as Welsh First Minister warns heading abroad in May risks ‘a surge in Covid cases’ Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said he opposes allowing overseas trips He said the idea of a foreign holiday within two months filled him ‘with horror’ Government taskforce set to report on allowing overseas trips … Read more

Welsh First Minister warns heading abroad in May risks ‘a surge in Covid cases’ 

Blow for foreign holiday hopes as Welsh First Minister warns heading abroad in May risks ‘a surge in Covid cases’ Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said he opposes allowing overseas trips He said the idea of a foreign holiday within two months filled him ‘with horror’ Government taskforce set to report on allowing overseas trips … Read more

Boris Johnson warns coronavirus is starting to ‘surge’ AGAIN in Europe

Boris Johnson faced fresh Tory anger over ‘moving the goalposts’ on lockdown today after he delivered a stark warning that coronavirus is starting to ‘surge’ again in Europe. The PM admitted he was under pressure to ramp up the pace of his roadmap as infections and deaths tumble – with Nicola Sturgeon revealing that she is … Read more

Boris Johnson warns coronavirus is starting to ‘surge’ AGAIN in Europe

Boris Johnson today delivered a stark warning that coronavirus is starting to ‘surge’ again in Europe as he snuffed out Tory hopes of an early end to lockdown. The PM admitted he was under pressure to ramp up the pace of his roadmap as infections and deaths tumble – with Nicola Sturgeon revealing yesterday that … Read more

Norwegian ‘surge’ plunges parts of Britain into sub-zero temperatures

Norwegian ‘surge’ plunges parts of Britain into sub-zero temperatures as mercury dips as low as -8C in Scotland with widespread frost A 500-mile wide ‘Scandinavian surge’ will see temperatures colder than Iceland across Britain this weekend Most areas in the UK will stay dry with cold air arriving from northern Norway causing temperatures to drop … Read more

House prices dip but could surge again thanks to Budget’s stamp duty shot in the arm – Halifax 

House prices in the UK edged downwards in February, but are predicted to hit record highs again after the stamp duty holiday was extended by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in this week’s Budget. The average price of a home in the UK last month was £251,697, a marginal 0.1 per cent drop compared to January. This … Read more