4.18pm BST16:18 Nicola Davis Coronavirus cases in England almost doubled in the space of a week, with infections becoming more widespread across all ages, leading one expert to say a second wave had begun. Almost 60,000 people are thought to have had the virus from 4 to 10 September 2020 …
Read More »Covid effect sees South West claimant count leap 151% in a year
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the South West has hit 189,842 – a 151% increase on the same period last year. The figures, released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), show that 33,454 of those claimants are aged between 18 and 24, which is up …
Read More »Courier Services 2020 Global Market Analysis, Company Profiles and Industrial Overview Research Report Effect of COVID-19 Forecasting to 2026 – Press Release
“Courier Services Market” A new market study, titled “Courier Services Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. Latest Market Analysis Research Report on “Courier Services Market” has been added to Wise Guy Reports database. Introduction “Courier Services Market” According to this study, over the …
Read More »Royal Navy called in to help tackle Channel migrant crisis
In a video conference call with Conservative MPs last week, Home Secretary Priti Patel was alleged to have said: “France is a racist country. They would rather come to England.” French politicians called the claims “hateful”, according to the Mail on Sunday, but sources close to Ms Patel sought to …
Read More »Coronavirus LIVE updates: UK death toll rises as more than 1,000 new cases confirmed
Scotland records 48 new cases Scotland has recorded 48 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, as the number of positive tests nears 19,000. It comes after 60 new cases were confirmed on Saturday, however there was no change in the number of people in intensive care (three) or …
Read More »Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Updates and rules as latest figures are unveiled
Extent of planned redundancies due to coronavirus unveiled Nearly 1,800 UK companies told the Government of plans to cut 20 or more jobs in June as the coronavirus wreaked havoc on the country’s economy, figures suggest. Royal Mail, Centrica and The Restaurant Group – which owns Frankie and Benny’s – …
Read More »Tories protect their own amid allegations of corruption
It’s not only Dominic Cummings that Boris Johnson has refused to sack. He is also protecting housing secretary Robert Jenrick, despite repeated allegations of what looks like corruption. And part of the reason may be that Johnson himself is embroiled in the scandal. The Jenrick case centres on a 1,500 …
Read More »Hancock introduces ‘walk-through’ test centres following fierce criticism | World news
New “walk-through” coronavirus testing centres will help in the battle against the pandemic, the health secretary, Matt Hancock, has insisted after sustained opposition criticism of the government’s stance. Hancock said that six new testing centres would be available in England offering appointments to people without cars. The move comes after …
Read More »Kent County Council spends around £2 million maintaining its Maidstone HQ
Public cash is being “thrown down a hole” to keep County Hall running during the coronavirus crisis, says a finance councillor. Around £2million is being spent each year on the safety and basic maintenance costs of Kent County Council’s (KCC) historic headquarters in Maidstone which was built in 1888. KCC’s …
Read More »Boris Johnson sends coronavirus letter to every household to mask Tory failures
Boris Johnson is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus (Pic: Flickr/Downing Street) The Tory government is mobilising to deliver to every household across Britain. But you won’t be getting medicines or food. You will be treated to a letter from Boris Johnson. His message will land on 30 million doorsteps, …
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