Cabinet battles over easing lockdown restrictions amid warnings of exponential second wave

Ministers are split over whether to start easing lockdown restrictions amid concerns of a second wave of new coronavirus cases if freedoms are restored too soon. While Boris Johnson recuperates at his countryside retreat, Chequers, a clear fissure has developed in the Cabinet over the timeframe for easing the measures imposed by the Prime Minister … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson rejects early easing of lockdown

Boris Johnson today moved to snuff out Cabinet pressure for an early easing of lockdown, making clear that a second peak in the coronavirus outbreak is the biggest threat to the country. The PM has intervened from his recuperation at Chequers to warn there must not be any let-up in the draconian curbs until scientists … Read more

Boris Johnson snuffs out Cabinet calls for early easing of lockdown

Boris Johnson today moved to snuff out Cabinet pressure for an early easing of lockdown, making clear that a second peak in the coronavirus outbreak is the biggest threat to the country. The PM has intervened from his recuperation at Chequers to warn there must not be any let-up in the draconian curbs until scientists … Read more

Australia has ZERO new coronavirus cases in Adelaide, Perth, Canberra on weekend: calls for easing

Australia’s falling coronavirus infection rate has sparked calls for a loosening of lockdown rules, but experts warn restrictions must stay until after winter. South Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory all reported no new cases of coronavirus over the weekend. South Australia, with a population of 1.76 million remained at only 81 … Read more

Lockdown ‘will last until MAY’: ‘No prospect’ of easing rules as death toll soars towards 1,000

The virus lockdown is set to extend into May after the daily death toll surged to almost 1,000. Rishi Sunak confirmed last night that a planned review of the emergency measures will take place next week. But, in a clear sign the restrictions will remain, the Chancellor said: ‘The priority is to stop the spread … Read more

Acupuncture is up to four times better at easing migraines than drugs, new study suggests

Acupuncture is up to four times better at easing migraines than drugs, new study suggests Patients given acupuncture suffer two fewer migraines a month, study finds  Dr Heather Angus-Leppan says it is ‘an acceptable evidence – based treatment’ Study used acupuncture along with ‘sham’ test and usual migraine treatments  By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:40 … Read more

Iceland boss says panic buying is FINALLY easing off but urges young people to come INTO stores

‘There’s only so much loo roll you need in your life’: Iceland boss says panic buying is FINALLY easing off but urges young people to come INTO supermarkets and save online delivery slots for the elderly MD of Iceland supermarket today said ‘healthy people’ should be using stores Said they should shop in store to … Read more