Nearly one million people have applied for Universal Credit in the past two weeks as businesses nationwide were forced to close to stop the spread of coronavirus. There have been 950,000 new benefit applications made since March 16, compared to 100,000 in a normal two-week period. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of measures as … Read more
Nearly a million Britons try to claim Universal Credit over two week period after huge surge in ex workers applying for support amid coronavirus crisis Around 880,000 people applied for Universal Credit in a two week period This is significantly above the 100,000 applications normally made in a fortnight Labour MP Stephen Timms said some … Read more
While the Chancellor has announced a series of measures over the last fortnight designed to cushion the blow for those whose jobs have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak, thousands will likely be turning to the benefits system. In particular, employees who have been made redundant rather than furloughed on half or 80 per cent … Read more
Universal Studios reveals that brand new Jurassic World ride will feature animatronic dinosaurs and a thrilling 84ft ‘waterfall’ drop to ‘escape’ a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex The Hollywood park is replacing the original 22-year-old Jurassic Park attraction The new ride will open in the summer and be called Jurassic World – The Ride Guests will ride the … Read more
Wand-erful! Harry Potter fans treated to a brand new ‘Dark Arts’ light show conjured up on Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios The show, called Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle, is running nightly at the Hollywood theme park until April 28 It features a mesmerising display of lights, music and special effects and an appearance by … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Britain has joined the rest of the world in pushing the pause button to try to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This has sent the economy into uncharted waters and could lead governments and central banks there too, as they try to pull off rescue plans big enough. Highly unusual financial measures including helicopter money, people’s … Read more
First look at the life-like creatures that will feature in Universal Orlando’s new Harry Potter roller coaster – including a never-before-seen Blast-Ended Skrewt The new roller coaster, called Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, is set to open on June 13 The attraction will see guests fly deep into the Forbidden Forest and Hogwarts on Hagrid’s magical … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more