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All NHS staff must be tested for coronavirus every week to prevent them being put at ‘further unnecessary risk’ of catching and spreading the virus, MPs have said. The Health and Social Care Committee urged ministers to provide swabs to Britain’s 1.3million-strong healthcare workforce as a matter of urgency, and warned it was ‘yet to … Read more
Care home chiefs fear deadly mistakes made at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic risk being repeated as councils offer them extra cash to take Covid-positive hospital patients. More than 15,000 people died of the virus in care homes earlier this year, according to official figures, after it was reported that many elderly residential facilities … Read more
Our fantasy share picking game returned last week, as those who read This is Money regularly and our newsletter will know. This year we are offering players the chance to win a £15,000 jackpot prize and runners-up prizes of £5,000 and £2,000, but it was the weekly prize of £500 that proved one of my … Read more
Weekly coronavirus deaths RISE in England and Wales for the first time in five months as official statistics show 99 people died of the disease in second week of September Office for National Statistics showed deaths rose for first time since mid-April There was a 27% week-on-week increase in deaths on September 13 ONS issued … Read more
There is a trick savvy shoppers have known for some time. To enjoy the best groceries without breaking the bank, do the bulk of your shop at a budget supermarket – and top up with a few luxuries at a premium one. Pair Aldi basics with Waitrose treats, for example, or buy cupboard staples from … Read more
Baby Yoda has stolen the spotlight in two new Entertainment Weekly covers featuring the stars of The Mandalorian. In the cover, the mysterious yet adorable creature stands at the foot of his protector, The Mandalorian. The second cover captures the Star Wars fan favorite character traveling inside the bag of The Mandalorian as he treks … Read more
The number of people dying from coronavirus every week has fallen to double digits for the first time in five months, official data shows. A total of 88 people died from the disease in England and Wales in the week ending August 21, according to the Office for National Statistics. It’s the first time weekly … Read more
The number of jobs lost in Louisiana amid the coronavirus pandemic is now nearly double what occurred when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state 15 years ago. Louisiana’s job loss was at 11 percent in the first half of the year as coronavirus started ravaging the United States. In comparison, the rate was six percent in … Read more
Morrisons customers will now be able to do their entire weekly food shop on Amazon’s website as the online giant steps up its assault on the British grocery market. The supermarket chain has enjoyed a close relationship with the web company after it started wholesaling fresh, chilled and frozen food to Amazon in 2016, before … Read more
Covid-19 deaths fall AGAIN in England and Wales: Death toll drops 26% in a week to lowest seven-day count since BEFORE lockdown with just 217 victims — 2.4% of all fatalities There were 217 deaths registered in the week ending July 24 involving Covid-19 This is a 26.4 per cent fall from the previous week, … Read more