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Image copyright Getty Images Workers fear their safety is being put at risk by being told to go to work during the coronavirus pandemic. The UK government has said people should only travel to work if it is absolutely essential or they are key workers. One mechanic said he had …

His was perhaps the most stylish royal solution to the handshake ban which prefaced this crisis: a traditional Hindu ‘namaste’, or pressing of the palms with a nod of the head. As we now learn, a ‘namaste’ was not quite enough. The Prince of Wales thus becomes the world’s most …

WITH most of us stuck indoors as the nationwide lockdown continues, it can be difficult to know what advice to follow. But don’t fear, Dr Hilary Jones – health editor for ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine – is on hand all this week to cut through the confusion and …

Royal Mail says it will continue deliveries during the UK lockdown triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic. It says the postal service is a ‘key part’ of the country’s infrastructure and that letters and parcels will help people stay connected while they are confined to their own homes. But bosses …

A Hull man says that he is on the “brink of suicide” after not receiving his post. The man, who wants to remain anonymous, says that he has no working letterbox, so his mail is not delivered to him or distributed to him by staff working at Sanctuary Housing, who …

There’s little point the Government saying Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and delivery service will run as normal if you don’t ship items, but there are plenty of ways to ship during Coronavirus lockdown still reducing the need to see people and maintain social distancing. Our …

West Yorkshire Police said people had asked what time Asda opened and if they could deliver fuel after the UK was put on lockdown last night. The force has tweeted examples of non-urgent calls they have taken, prompting an angry reaction on social media. West Yorkshire Police Contact Management Centre …

In Portishead near Bristol campaigning for the strike vote (Pic: CWU Bristol) Walkouts by postal workers on Monday in Bridgwater in Somerset and Southwark in south London underlined the angry mood among post workers. Nationally Royal Mail workers delivered yet another overwhelming vote to strike on Tuesday of last week. …

Consumers in Britain face repaying more on personal loans and overdrafts after banks raised the cost as people struggle financially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rates on three-year loans have gone up since December, with some of the cheapest offers withdrawn in recent days following a surge in applications. And overdraft …

Schemes such as PLP’s City skyscraper 22 Bishopsgate and Squire & Partners’ The Broadway in St James Park and Chelsea Barracks were put on hold today (24 March) as global construction firm Multiplex closed its 14 sites. A string of major firms followed suit, including housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Barratt …