Shop owner in locked-down Wales can’t get English customers as Covid-19 rules spark confusion

A road split between the border of England and Wales is observing two different states of lockdown, with one side sunbathing under Boris Johnson’s Stay Alert message and the other making sure they ‘Stay at Home’.  Border towns are in the midst of confusion as English and Welsh government’s follow two different states of lockdown … Read more

So what ARE the elderly meant to do? Matt Hancock sparks confusion

Matt Hancock has fanned a wave of confusion over the government’s instructions to elderly people during the coronavirus lockdown.  The Health Secretary last night rubbished reports that healthy over-70s were among the ‘clinically vulnerable’ who had been told to shield for 12 weeks. But he later published a link to NHS guidance which puts all … Read more

Coronavirus test confusion as No 10 admits it has no idea if they work

The Government has admitted it has no idea if the 3.5million antibody tests it has ordered work – despite a senior official saying they would available in Boots within days. Professor Sharon Peacock, director of Public Health England’s National Infection Service, yesterday told MPs the home-testing kits could get clearance and start being distributed for use … Read more

Confusion over Boris Johnson’s promise that schools will stay open for children of ‘key workers’

Boris Johnson’s pledge to give all children of key workers a school place during the coronavirus crisis descended into chaos and confusion today as parents helping to keep the country running were rejected from the emergency scheme. The children of any parent who works for the NHS and crucial roles such as supermarket delivery drivers have … Read more

Confusion as Bernie Sanders’ campaign denies he is dropping out

Bernie Sanders’ campaign denied he is quitting the presidential race amid reports he was about to drop out Wednesday. Axios reported that sources close to his campaign said he was out but his communications director called the report ‘absolutely false’ and his wife Jane told NBC News he was still in. The confusion came after … Read more

New overdraft rules trigger confusion for winners and losers

Customers receiving their bank statements in the months ahead may end up baffled as they try to unpick whether they are a winner or loser from new overdraft rules. Some may be pleasantly surprised to see the cost of how they typically go into the red has become cheaper, but others will end up paying considerably … Read more

Is Britain heading for a coronavirus lockdown amid confusion over dangers from Europe

Coronavirus chaos and confusion is gripping almost every part of British life today as schools defied the Government and closed, big businesses shut down and major sporting events faced postponement because of the explosion of cases in Europe. Travellers to and from Britain are in limbo about whether they should cancel their business or holiday travel for … Read more