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Opposition to reopening schools is ‘middle class’ and harms disadvantaged children who miss school, says academy chief Oasis Charitable Trust founder Steve Chalke said opposition was ‘middle class’ Suggested disadvantaged children would be at greater risk if reopening delayed Teacher unions have threatened to sue school chiefs if teachers are ‘put at risk’ By Lydia … Read more
Housebuilder Persimmon will reopen its sales sites to potential buyers tomorrow on Friday 15 May, beating rival Taylor Wimpey’s planned reopening date of 22 May. Persimmon, which did not furlough any of its staff and kept them on full pay, said that all its show homes and sales sites would reopen with ‘strict’ social distancing … Read more
Osama Rahman admitted children could become dangerous super spreaders because they suffer mild or no symptoms The chief scientific adviser for the Department of Education has today admitted the government’s plan to reopen schools in June could risk spreading the coronavirus. Osama Rahman said a growing body of evidence had suggested children were much more … Read more
Greggs postpones reopening 20 branches next week over fears too many customers will visit and breach social distancing rules Greggs had temporarily shut all of its 2,050 stores last month due to coronavirus Plans were announced on Monday to reopen 20 stores but now it won’t go ahead A spokesperson said there was a risk … Read more
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has criticised Wetherspoons chairman Tim Martin over his announcement to work on a plan to reopen his pubs in June. Mr Buckland said it would be a ‘huge mistake’ for individual businesses to ‘go off at a tangent’ as this would undermine the nation’s collective efforts to beat Covid-19. Mr Martin … Read more
Golf courses take big stride towards reopening in May as measures to combat spread of coronavirus – including players staying 6ft apart and online bookings only – are welcomed at government level New measures to reopen golf clubs include maximum of two players for tee-time Bookings must be made online while players must also remain … Read more
Apple Stores in the US could begin reopening in May according to internal briefing given to employees In an internal briefing for employees, Apple says its stores could reopen in May No locations or dates were specified but it will include ‘many more stores’ Apple previously reopened one of its stores in Seoul for limited … Read more
SEAS the day! Georgia Fowler takes advantage of Bondi Beach reopening as she shows off her stunning frame in a yellow bikini during ocean swim with new boyfriend Nathan Dalah By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:10 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 07:10 BST, 28 April 2020 Bondi Beach reopened for ‘the … Read more
Tyler Perry considers reopening his studios in a safe way that would see cast and crew LIVING on site after testing negative for COVID-19 By Dan Heching For Dailymail.com Published: 17:00 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 17:00 BST, 25 April 2020 Last October, industrious filmmaker Tyler Perry opened his sprawling and state-of-the-art enhanced production studios … Read more
General Secretary of the ASCL, Geoff Barton said it is likely schools would reintroduce certain year groups in the first instance A headteacher’s union is calling for pupils in the middle of exam courses, and in the final year of primary school, to return to the classroom first as part of a phased reopening of … Read more