Fearne Cotton enjoyed a home workout on Tuesday as she candidly discussed the difficulties of trying to navigate a blended family amid the UK coronavirus lockdown. The presenter, 38, shares Rex, seven, and Honey, four, with her rocker beau Jesse Wood, who also has Arthur, 18, and Lola, 14, with his ex-wife Tilly. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Fearne shared two snaps … Read more
Sadiq Khan has today been accused of risking the lives of Londoners who were forced on to crowded trains after Tube services were slashed in half on the first day of Britain’s coronavirus lockdown. Police are also ready to guard all major stations and check ID to ensure only key workers are travelling amid chaotic scenes … Read more
How much help do YOUR neighbours need amid the coronavirus crisis? Heat map shows the areas with the most over-70s – making up nearly HALF the population in some postcodes The ONS has released a heat map showing the areas of England and Wales with the most people aged over 70 Age is one of … Read more
Fashion brands are facing criticism today after offering customers free delivery, potentially putting both customers and drivers at risk of contracting coronavirus. High street giants Topshop, Currys PC World and Next are assuring customers their online businesses remain open, with all home deliveries and returns now free. Chains including John Lewis, H&M, Debenhams and Boux … Read more
Builders across the UK have said they feel ‘angry and unprotected’ as they continued working on busy construction sites on the first day of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown. The government has come under pressure to urgently clarify who it counts as a ‘key worker’ after Britons woke up in a state of confusion over who … Read more
Police officers across the UK have today started using draconian powers to disperse crowds of more than two to halt the spread of coronavirus. Fines of up to £1,000 are planned for those who flout rules announced by the Prime Minister last night putting strict limits on when people are able to leave the house, … Read more
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has told his 40,000 staff to work at Tesco during the coronavirus lockdown, after furious workers revealed they wouldn’t be getting their salaries until the end of April The popular pub chain was forced to close after Boris Johnson ordered people to stay at home in the battle against the killer … Read more
A pregnant couple who were desperate to get married before welcoming their first child fear they will be forced to cancel their big day next month due to coronavirus. Last night Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the UK is under lockdown, with marriage ceremonies among the gatherings now banned. He made the dramatic announcement during his daily … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing fury today over his apparent failure to support self-employed workers during the coronavirus crisis amid claims he will soon offer them 80 per cent of their incomes to stop them falling into poverty. The Prime Minister met with his Cabinet in Number 10 this morning, just hours after he put the UK … Read more
Going viral! Britons try to lighten the mood with hilarious memes on first day of UK’s coronavirus lockdown Millions of Britons have started working from home on day one of the lockdown Boris Johnson last night addressed the nation announcing the new rules Non-essential travel has been banned as have a range of public events … Read more
Good Evening. The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what … Read more
Morrisons cashiers have been forced to work behind plastic shields as crowds of shoppers queued outside supermarkets up and down the UK, including Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda, on the first day of a country-wide lockdown. Shoppers across the country waited in line outside stores today after Boris Johnson last night asked people to only shop … 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