Scientists question 10pm closing time because ‘the virus doesn’t understand the clock’

Top scientists today cast doubt over Boris Johnson’s 10pm curfew on pubs, bars and restaurants to control coronavirus, warning the drastic move is unlikely to curb the spread of the disease. One epidemiologist argued coronavirus ‘doesn’t understand the clock’, questioning why ministers have ordered all hospitality businesses to shut at that time.  And other infectious disease … Read more

Dublin locked down with further restrictions closing pubs and restaurants for indoor dining

The Irish Government has announced plans to tighten its coronavirus restrictions in Dublin. Only pubs that serve food and restaurants with outdoor facilities may be permitted to open, while sporting events will also be prohibited. Irish premier Micheal Martin announced that Dublin would move to risk level three of the Government’s blueprint plan to deal … Read more

Airport testing and closing borders probably DO work to stop Covid-19, but evidence is weak 

Drastic travel measures to control the coronavirus probably do work, a scientific review has concluded, but the evidence is still lacking. Academics looked over the findings of 36 studies which assessed whether airport screening, closing borders and quarantining travellers have any real impact on reducing cases. It found the most beneficial was shutting borders to … Read more

Matt Dillon attends the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival with his girlfriend

Matt Dillon looks dapper in a black suit as he attends the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival with his girlfriend Roberta Mastromichele By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 20:58 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 20:58 BST, 12 September 2020 He is a successful Hollywood actor with a film career spanning four decades. … Read more

Find out if your local Pizza Express restaurant is closing

Is your Pizza Express closing? Chain reveals the 73 restaurant sites it is closing as 1,100 staff look set to lose their jobs Certain sites in Aberdeen, Brimingham, Edinburgh and London all set to close Casual dining sector has been hit hard by lockdown and enforced closures  By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 10:37 BST, … Read more

How councils are closing roads but creating cycle lanes all under guise of saving us from virus 

Roads narrowed so that pavements can be widened. Streets reduced from two lanes to one. Extra cycle lanes. Town-centre parking spaces suspended. Major diversions. Under the guise of protecting us from Covid, councils all across the country have introduced a host of tough restrictions on motorists. Of course, everything necessary must be done to prevent … Read more

TSB starts closing over-the-counter services at 2pm

TSB starts closing over-the-counter services at 2pm in pilot scheme being trialled in 14 branches By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 22 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 22 August 2020 TSB has started closing its over-the-counter services at 2pm in a pilot scheme being trialled in 14 branches.  The bank … Read more

Estee Lauder cutting 2,000 jobs and closing stores

Estee Lauder cutting 2,000 jobs and closing up to 225 stores after coronavirus caused sales to collapse By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:15 BST, 20 August 2020 | Updated: 22:19 BST, 20 August 2020 Estee Lauder will axe 2,000 jobs and close up to 225 stores after the pandemic caused sales to … Read more

BUSINESS LIVE: William Hill closing 119 betting shops

BUSINESS LIVE: William Hill closing 119 betting shops; Metro Bank suffers hefty loss; Gold continues rising above the $2,000 mark By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 08:14 BST, 5 August 2020 | Updated: 08:14 BST, 5 August 2020 Gambling giant William Hill has announced it plans to keep 119 of its betting shops closed and … Read more

Ariel Winter gets her platinum blonde locks touched up… despite California’s order closing salons

Ariel Winter gets her platinum blonde locks touched up… despite California’s order closing salons By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 08:04 BST, 4 August 2020 | Updated: 08:40 BST, 4 August 2020 She switched out her fiery red locks in favor of platinum blonde tresses last month. Ariel Winter, 22, was spotted Monday as she … Read more