Britons brave the elements as they enjoy a Sunday session in expanded beer gardens

Scores of revellers braved the winter chill as they enjoyed a night out in the capital’s expanded beer gardens just a day after London entered Tier Two lockdown. Pub-goers swapped a night in at home to sit outside the numerous bars in central London’s Soho and get round curbs putting a stop to multiple households … Read more

Up to 350,000 London motorists facing £12.50-A-DAY charge when Ultra Low Emission Zone is expanded

Drivers will have just one year to sell their diesel or older petrol cars before the Ultra Low Emission Zone is expanded across the capital. Hundreds of motorists who drive into central London will have until October 2021 to ditch their old polluting cars in order to avoid a £12.50 daily fee. It comes as the capital’s … Read more

Probe into 22 newborn deaths is expanded to 160 cases

Probe into 22 newborn deaths and five stillbirths at maternity units in two Welsh hospitals is expanded to 160 cases after more parents came forward 22 neonatal deaths and 5 stillbirths were uncovered at two hospitals in Wales A panel overseeing improvements at the maternity units was appointed The panel’s fourth progress report said 10 … Read more

Scramble for coronavirus home-testing kits after screening is expanded

Home coronavirus test kits ran out online again in 80 minutes this morning after the Government said everyone over 65 can now get a test if they suffer symptoms.  Health Secretary Matt Hancock also said anyone who has to leave home to work will be eligible for a test amid a rush to hit his 100,000 … Read more

Westminster mortuary is expanded to cope with a surge of coronavirus victims

Builders were today seen expanding a central London mortuary to prepare for a surge of coronavirus victims as the number of cases rose to 676 in a day.    The capacity of Westminster Public Mortuary by the Houses of Parliament can currently store 102 corpses and is likely to see its capacity almost doubled.  The UK … Read more