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Did England cricketers have Covid-19 on tour? Chris Woakes admits players have wondered if it was coronavirus that swept through the camp in South Africa this winter Chris Woakes admits England wonder if they were early victims of coronavirus Illness swept through the squad during their tour of South Africa over Christmas Two sickness bugs, … Read more
The cost of living is likely to keep easing up as Britain’s economy falters, according to economists tracking the financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic. Inflation could fall to 0.5 per cent over the summer, Howard Archer, chief economist at the EY Item Club, claims. This is well below the Government’s 2 per cent target. … Read more
Emergency loan scheme has already lent £10.8bn to 35 of the biggest firms, says Bank of England chief By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 23:13 BST, 21 April 2020 | Updated: 23:13 BST, 21 April 2020 A Bank of England scheme set up to help larger companies with emergency loans has already dispensed … Read more
The governor of the Bank of England today issues a stark warning that Britain should be cautious about lifting the coronavirus lockdown too early. In his first interview since taking the top job, Andrew Bailey told the Daily Mail that a premature end to the restrictions could cause a severe loss of confidence and inflict … Read more
England’s World Cup winning cricket star Adil Rashid has been ‘named and shamed’ by the Inland Revenue as a tax evader. The ace bowler, who helped England lift the World Cup at Lords last summer, was identified by tax officials as a ‘deliberate defaulter’ who failed to pay more than £100,000 in taxes. The Yorkshire … Read more
Economy ‘will remain weak after lockdown is lifted’, warns Bank of England By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 20 April 2020 The Bank of England has cautioned that even if the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted the economy will remain weak. Deputy governor Ben Broadbent … Read more
The reigning Miss England has at long last been able to join her colleagues at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital in the fight against coronavirus. Dr Bhasha Mukherjee, 24, from Lincolnshire, was stuck in India unable to get a flight home until earlier this month and had to self-isolate for two weeks upon her return. Delighted to … Read more
Miss England pageant crowns its first virtual finalist, 19, in a ceremony held via videolink in her back garden Tia Carter was handed her ‘Miss Leicestershire’ sash at home last weekend The mechanic turned beauty queen was presented the award by sister Sapphire 15 other Miss England events will also be carried out via video … Read more
A further 482 coronavirus deaths have been announced in England, a substantial drop in the nation which has suffered the lion’s share of UK fatalities. Public Health Wales has announced another 41 deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities in Wales to 575. There have been a … Read more
Norman Hunter, the Leeds United legend, has died after a brave fight with coronavirus. The 76-year-old, who played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road, was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 earlier this month. A Leeds spokesperson said the club was ’devastated’ at the sad news. Leeds United have announced the death of legendary … Read more