Johnson has had to attend cabinet meetings by videoconference since testing positive for the virus | © 10 Downing Street/AFP | – by Alice RITCHIELondon (AFP) | The Conservative leader, who himself tested positive for COVID-19 this week, issued the warning in a leaflet being sent to all UK households …
Read More »Mum’s thoughtful coronavirus cleaning tip to protect postmen goes viral
A mum’s thoughtful cleaning tip to help “keep our postmen safe” has gone viral. Jo Byford posted the considerate plea to the ‘ coronavirus in Devon ‘ Facebook group, encouraging others to clean their letterboxes, gate handles, door bells and knockers with anti-bacterial cleaner. The 44-year-old from Tiverton now lives in …
Read More »Coronavirus cannot be caught from newspapers or packages, WHO confirm
Health experts and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have confirmed that newspapers cannot transmit Covid-19. Speaking on Good Morning Britain Dr Hilary Jones said: “For public health information right now it’s important people have access to information through newspapers.” Dr Jones stressed that they were an essential service and that …
Read More »Coronavirus: What it’s like for postal workers delivering mail during the pandemic
At a time of national emergency, workers in the NHS, care, education and retail sectors are rightly getting the recognition they deserve. But postal workers are among the unsung heroes who continue to battle lockdown Britain and deliver mail to residents across Nottinghamshire. From touching doors, gates and mail to …
Read More »Prince Harry was ‘devastated’ at having to give up his post as Captain General of The Royal Marines
Prince Harry was ‘devastated’ at having to give up his post as Captain General of The Royal Marines and said the ‘decision was forced on him’ after stepping back from royal duties Prince Harry ‘regretted’ having to stand down from his role in the military felt Royal ‘forced into it’ …
Read More »Coronavirus: Airlines ‘entering danger zone’
Image copyright Getty Images A group of 38 MPs has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to take steps to support airlines during the coronavirus pandemic. Aviation bosses have been lobbying the government for a targeted aid package to stop firms going under as a result of the slump …
Read More »Prince Harry under fire for inviting IDF soldiers to Invictus Games
The Daily Mail reports the Duke of Sussex, who organizes the multi-sport event for wounded armed services personnel, has agreed in principle with the Israeli delegation on participation in 2022 games and drawn ire of UK’s Muslims; teams from Jordan and Iraq also set to participate Source link
Read More »New coronavirus test announced for Wales will be ‘massive leap forward’, says minister
A new smart test to identify whether people in Wales have had coronavirus has been announced by the Welsh Government. The new antibody blood test, which will be tested this week, will show whether people have recently had the virus and could show whether they have immunity. The current antigen …
Read More »Coronavirus: Postal worker dons fancy dress to ‘lift spirits’
Image copyright Jon Matson Image caption Mr Matson had a “few outfits in a drawer collecting dust” from his Boxing Day dip’s for charity Cancer Connections A postal worker on South Tyneside is delivering his rounds in fancy dress to “lift the spirits” of the community during the outbreak of …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Price Target Cut to GBX 115 by Analysts at Berenberg Bank
Royal Mail (LON:RMG) had its price objective cut by investment analysts at Berenberg Bank from GBX 145 ($1.91) to GBX 115 ($1.51) in a research report issued on Friday, Stock Target Advisor reports. The brokerage presently has a “sell” rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank’s price objective indicates a potential …
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