Coronavirus: Government U-turns on face mask advice May 11, 2020 People in England have been told to wear face masks on public transport and in some shops after the government reversed its decision on personal protective equipment (PPE). In a 51-page document published this afternoon, the government said face coverings should be worn in situations where social distancing is not always possible. According to the [...]
UK social distancing eased under lockdown exit strategy May 11, 2020 The government has eased its social distancing measures, announcing that households will be able to socialise in the park at a two-metre distance or play sports like tennis and golf. The government’s 60-page coronavirus strategy, released today, also revealed that people will be able to meet one friend not from their household in a public [...]
Sir Richard Branson to sell $500m of Virgin Galactic stake to prop up other firms May 11, 2020 Sir Richard Branson is set to sell up to $500m shares in space tourism firm Virgin Galactic in order to prop up his other businesses, company filings published today showed. According to a submission to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Branson will sell up to 25m shares in the company. At Friday’s close of [...]
Coronavirus lockdowns: Which countries have relaxed social distancing measures? May 11, 2020 European countries are slowly lifting their coronavirus lockdown measures as hospital numbers and death tolls stabilise. The Prime Minister last night outlined a “roadmap” for easing lockdown. He announced a new coronavirus alert system with five levels that influence how quickly lockdown could be eased. We look at how other countries have started to ease [...]
‘We cannot afford another lockdown’: Italy’s cautious return to work May 11, 2020 Italy was the first European country to be hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and it is now one of the first beginning to ease its draconian lockdown measures to lessen the economic damage of the crisis. Last Monday the country began cautiously moving out of its tough lockdown with factories, building sites and offices [...]
Revealed: Government’s 50-page plan to end coronavirus lockdown May 11, 2020 The government has published a 50-page coronavirus recovery strategy that outlines key dates to restart the UK economy after lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson today advised that “non-essential” English retailers could be allowed to open as soon as 1 June. Some pubs, restaurants and cinemas could open as early as 4 July as a part [...]
TfL: Londoners should wear face masks on Tube May 11, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) has warned commuters that they will have to “significantly change” the way they travel as the country begins to ease coronavirus lockdown measures. After Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night said that those who could not work from home should return to work, the operator laid out its initial plan to [...]
Starbucks to reopen stores for takeaway and drive-thru this week May 11, 2020 Starbucks will begin a phased reopening of drive-thru and takeaway-only stores with social distancing measures in place this week. The coffee shop giant said stores will begin reopening from Thursday after the government eased the lockdown restrictions to allow more traffic on the roads. Starbucks said it will offer a “near complete” drinks menu and [...]
Coronavirus lockdown: London records busiest week since restrictions began May 11, 2020 Central London has recorded the busiest period since the UK coronavirus lockdown began, as more people returned to work and the government moved towards easing restrictions. Pedestrian activity in central London was up 10.2 per cent last week, driven by a sharp uptick on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as more workers travelled around the capital. [...]
High street suffers biggest ever decline in footfall as Brits obey lockdown May 11, 2020 The UK high street suffered its greatest ever decline in footfall last month as Brits steered clear of shops during the coronavirus lockdown. Retailers were hit with an “unprecedented” 80 per cent plunge in footfall in April, with high streets and shopping centres the worst affected. Retail parks were the most resilient thanks to the [...]
