Volunteers sew masks in their homes in bid to help healthcare workers facing huge shortages

Americans across the country are beginning to sew face masks at home in a desperate battle to meet the drastic need for protective equipment for healthcare workers fighting on the front lines against the coronavirus pandemic.  Doctors have issued a stark warning about the dire need for more personal protective equipment such as face masks … Read more

Scotland orders non-essential shops to SHUT in a bid to tackle the spread of deadly coronavirus

Scotland orders non-essential shops from hairdressers to clothes stores to SHUT in a bid to tackle the spread of deadly coronavirus Nicola Sturgeon said retailers not providing ‘essential items’ should shut doors UK coronavirus death toll spiked by 54 to 335 today in second biggest rise yet Ms Sturgeon said too many people were still … Read more

Facebook opens up Messenger app to health authorities in bid to deliver vital COVID-19 information

Facebook is opening up its Messenger app to health authorities in a bid to deliver vital information about the coronavirus pandemic Facebook want to connect its Messenger developers with health authorities The partnership seeks to help disseminate valid information about COVID-19 Health ministries in Argentina and Pakistan have already joined  Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more

Are we looking for the wrong symptoms in the bid to beat ?

A new, persistent, largely tickly cough and a temperature measuring above 37C. These, according to official NHS advice, are the two telltale signs of Covid-19. And if we come down with either, we – and our families – must confine ourselves to our homes, sleep in separate beds and turn away all visitors – for … Read more

British Airways pilots face 50 per cent pay cut in desperate bid to save airline

British Airways pilots have opted to take a 50 per cent pay cut in April and May as the company fights for its survival amidst the coronavirus pandemic.   BA employs 4,500 pilots who will take two weeks of unpaid leave each month. The reduction in their salary will be spread out over three months to … Read more

Smith & Nephew may make another bid for Wright Medical

New Smith & Nephew boss Roland Diggelmann doesn’t rule out another bid for US-listed Wright Medical By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 11:50 GMT, 23 February 2020 The new Smith & Nephew chief executive has refused to rule out a $5.4billion (£4.2 billion) bid for … Read more

Amazon held talks on bid to takeover the National Lottery

Amazon held talks on bid to takeover the National Lottery By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:47 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 23:47 GMT, 14 March 2020 Amazon held talks about bidding to run the National Lottery, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The discussions fizzled out, but the US tech … Read more

MARKET REPORT: White knight revs up his Aston Martin rescue bid

MARKET REPORT: White knight revs up Aston Martin rescue in desperate bid to keep the ailing luxury car maker afloat By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 13 March 2020 Aston Martin’s white knight will pump even more cash into the luxury car maker in … Read more

Coronation Street SPOILER: David Platt jumps off a car in a bid to flee from fierce gang

Coronation Street SPOILER: David Platt jumps off a car in a bid to flee from a fierce gang after confronting them about selling drugs By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 09:48 GMT, 9 March 2020 | Updated: 09:59 GMT, 9 March 2020 David Platt is set to transform into a vigilante as he attempts to confront … Read more