Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts…

Coronavirus vaccine starts clinical trials in the US on Monday – but it will be up to a year before it is ready for use By Associated Press Published: 23:29 GMT, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 01:25 GMT, 16 March 2020 A clinical trial evaluating a vaccine designed to protect against the new coronavirus will … Read more

RUTH SUNDERLAND argues the Government should step in to rescue struggling aviation industry

For the millions of people whose travel plans have been thrown into disarray by coronavirus, pleas from Virgin Atlantic for a multi-billion-pound taxpayer bailout will be greeted with deep distrust. Galling as it is, however, the Government should stand ready to rescue the industry in order to get through the immediate crisis and to help … Read more

Queen arrives for church in Windsor – after government advise over 70’s self-isolate for 4 MONTHS

The Queen put on a defiant display as she attended Sunday church service alone in Windsor today. Her Majesty, 93, who opted for a glamorous green ensemble, continued performing her royal duties after Matt Hancock confirmed the government will tell the elderly to stay at home for up to four months as he admitted the NHS … Read more

Coronavirus could overwhelm hospitals and facilities in Iran warns top government official

A leading Iranian official has admitted that hospitals in the country could be overwhelmed by the coronavirus after a record 113 deaths and 1,209 new cases were reported in just 24 hours.  It was the first time that more than 100 people had died from the virus in a single day in the Islamic nation.  … Read more

Mass gatherings WILL be banned from next weekend in dramatic government U-turn

All mass gatherings and sports events are set to be banned from next weekend, it can be revealed. In a major escalation of the coronavirus crisis, ministers are preparing to introduce emergency legislation early next week to allow this. The unprecedented move puts key summer events such as the Glastonbury Festival, VE Day commemorations, Chelsea … Read more

Thousands enjoy the Cheltenham Festival as government announces mass gatherings can continue for now

An estimated 70,000 racegoers are expected to flock to Cheltenham Racecourse for Gold Cup day as Boris Johnson continues to refuse banning mass gatherings to combat the worsening coroanvirus pandemic. Over 60,000 spectators turned out today for the third day of the Cheltenham Festival – known as St Patrick’s Thursday – as dozens of revellers … Read more

Government stand-off with BBC over free TV licences costs it extra £600m

A rush of over-75s claiming pension credit to keep their free TV licences is set to cost the Government £600million a year, This is Money can reveal.  An estimated 300,000 more people have successfully applied for the traditionally underclaimed benefit since the BBC announced it was axing the licence fee perk for all but the … Read more

Former NHS doctor trapped in coronavirus-hit Italy begs the UK Government to shut down EVERYTHING

A former NHS doctor trapped in coronavirus-hit Italy has begged the UK Government to ‘shut down everything’ in the fight against the killer infection. Professor Mohamed Abu Hilal, who now works in Brescia, north Italy, urged officials to prepare more beds, doctors and nurses in the NHS in light of the fiasco happening in the worst hit … Read more

NHS doctor trapped in coronavirus-hit Italy begs the UK Government to shut down EVERYTHING

An NHS doctor trapped in coronavirus-hit Italy has begged the UK Government to ‘shut down everything’ in the fight against the killer infection. Professor Mohamed Abu Hilal, writing from Brescia, north Italy, urged officials to prepare more beds, doctors and nurses in the NHS in light of the fiasco happening in the worst hit country of … Read more

Rural areas promised better internet as Government pledge £5bn towards speedy broadband

Rural areas promised better internet as government pledges £5bn towards speedy broadband and £510m towards 4G coverage The Chancellor pledged £5bn towards speedy broadband in rural areas Government also announced £510m investment into 4G coverage  It is hoped the changes will improve connectivity in the hardest to reach places  By Grace Gausden For This Is … Read more