Fake phone numbers are blocked in crackdown on coronavirus fraud

Blocked! These fake Covid-19 texts have been bombarding Britons but crackdown is launched on number spoofing scams 70 numbers involved in sending scam coronavirus texts have been blocked Banks and police have created ‘white’ and ‘black’ lists for real and fake numbers Fraudsters have been bombarding Britons with phishing emails and texts – with more … Read more

Met Police to crackdown on motorists abusing London’s clearer roads by speeding

Lockdown speeders who abuse clear roads are targeted by police after one driver was caught at 151mph on the M1 Metropolitan Police launch new unit to crackdown on speeders during lockdown Road safety chiefs say average speeds on some roads have gone up 50 per cent Figures show one driver caught speed speeding at 73mph … Read more

A third of Brits think the police have gone too far with their lockdown crackdown 

– When did the laws come into force? The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations 2020 were introduced in England on Thursday at 1pm. Similar versions of the laws were enacted in Wales at 4pm and in Scotland at 7.15pm on the same day, as well as at 11pm on Saturday in Northern Ireland. – Why … Read more

Met Police arrest more than 650 suspects in week-long crackdown

Hello, hello, hello… fancy seeing you ‘ere!’: Met Police arrest more than 650 suspects in week-long crackdown as coronavirus lockdown forces wanted criminals to stay at HOME Officers raided houses of known offenders who would usually be out on streets He performed stop and searches and did 2,000 sweeps for weapons and drugs  The Met … Read more

Crackdown on savers who back risky Neil Woodford-style funds

Savers who back Neil Woodford-style funds face crackdown on withdrawals under Bank of England proposals By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 16 December 2019 | Updated: 22:58 BST, 16 December 2019 Investors in Neil Woodford-style funds may have to wait or accept a discount if they want to pull their money … Read more

UK’s coronavirus crackdown may get tougher as people continue to ignore lockdown

Britain’s coronavirus death toll surged by 181 yesterday as Government advisers warned that even stricter social distancing measures could be on the way. It is by far the biggest daily increase and means the disease has claimed 759 lives, including young and previously healthy people.  Government advisers said stricter social distancing policies may have to … Read more

The crackdown may get tougher

The crackdown may get tougher: As UK’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 181 in a single day, even stricter social distancing measures may be put in place, warn Government advisers London hospitals recorded the highest number of new deaths at 54 Advice says the public should leave their house only to shop for groceries, medical … Read more

Investors face fifth week of market mayhem amid coronavirus crackdown

Investors face fifth week of market chaos as coronavirus crackdown batters British businesses By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 22 March 2020 Financial markets are braced for their fifth week of turmoil as the City reacts to the latest crackdown on British businesses.  Prime … Read more

Germany bans gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown

Germany bans gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus Family members are exception from the rule, according to regional premier   Angela Merkel made agreement today with regional leaders to control virus  Coronavirus has killed 73 people across Germany and infected some 22,000  Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more

Germany ban gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown

Germany ban gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus Family members are except from the rule, according to regional premier   Angela Merkel made agreement today with regional leaders to control virus  Coronavirus has killed 70 people in Germany and infected some 22,000  Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more