Milton Keynes mortuary: Preparations begin to turn town ice rink into a giant emergency morgue

Preparations begin to turn Milton Keynes ice rink into giant coronavirus mortuary Planet Ice venue in South Row, Milton Keynes, will act as a temporary mortuary But this will be in the event that local funeral directors are unable to hold bodies The 2,800 capacity rink is kept open to ensure it is the temperature … Read more

George Clooney’s coffee giant Nespresso admits buying beans from child labour farms

Nespresso coffee – which is advertised by movie star George Clooney –  has admitted to buying beans from three farms in Guatemala where child labour is used.  The admission comes after specialists probed the coffee giant’s suppliers in the region.  The coffee maker said a team of 10 investigators had found three ‘confirmed cases of … Read more

Chemicals giant Ineos to build a hand sanitizer plant in 10 days 

Chemicals giant Ineos to build a hand sanitizer plant in 10 DAYS which will pump out 1million bottles per month By Matt Oliver and Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 01:19 GMT, 25 March 2020 | Updated: 02:18 GMT, 25 March 2020 Chemicals giant Ineos has joined the battle against the coronavirus with a … Read more

Lily James heads out with giant balloons and gifts for brother Sam’s birthday in London

No wonder she looks glum! Lily James prepares for a party of one as she is seen clutching birthday balloons for her brother ahead of UK coronavirus lockdown By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 11:12 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 19:57 GMT, 24 March 2020 Lily James tried to make the most of family … Read more

Stunning image of the Moon shows it looking like the giant ringed planet Saturn 

Stunning image of the Moon shows our nearest celestial neighbour looking like the giant ringed planet Saturn The image was captured by photographer Francisco Sojuel after a long hike It was taken just before sunrise while the moon was in a slight crescent phase Sojuel says the universe presented him with a unique moment and … Read more

Fast-food fans queue at McDonald’s drive-thrus for a final meal before burger giant closes

Just one more Big Mac! Fast-food fans queue at McDonald’s drive-thrus for a final meal before burger giant closes all UK branches at 7pm today amid coronavirus shutdown Hungry drive-through customers were seen waiting in Kent and Team Valley  Comes as many restaurant chains in the UK have closed because of coronavirus  Coronavirus symptoms: what … Read more

Scientists try to find the age of Cerne Abbas chalk giant in Dorset

A Giant conundrum: Scientists try for the first time to work out the age of naked Cerne Abbas chalk man carved into the side of Dorset hill The carving has never been dated and its origins remain a mystery to historians The giant was restored for the first time  last year, but scientists now want to … Read more

Fashion giant H&M to redirect suppliers to make masks, gowns and gloves for doctors

Fashion giant H&M to redirect suppliers to make masks, gowns and gloves for doctors By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 22:24 GMT, 22 March 2020 Fashion giant H&M will redirect its suppliers to manufacture thousands of masks, gowns and gloves for doctors.  It said it would … Read more

Drugs giant AstraZeneca in talks with governments to find cure for virus

Drugs giant AstraZeneca in talks with governments to find cure for virus Research agreements could be announced in the coming days A deal would see the company team up with experts on monoclonal antibodies  By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:05 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 23:05 GMT, 21 March … Read more

Tui staff told pay will be slashed by up to 50 per cent as travel giant faces ‘acute challenges’

All 10,000 Tui staff are told their pay will be slashed by up to 50 per cent as travel giant faces ‘acute challenges’ in coronavirus crisis From April, Tui staff required to work will receive a 30% reduction in basic pay Meanwhile, those working less than 50%, or not at all, will face 50% reduction … Read more