Hidden deep in the annex to the Government’s coronavirus ‘road map to recovery’ plan lies a surprising admission. It turns out the two-metre rule isn’t actually a rule at all. The 51-page document, published last month, says: ‘Public Health England recommends trying to keep two metres away from people as a precaution. ‘However, this is not … Read more
Will the two-metre rule be relaxed? Matt Hancock reveals top scientists are ‘doing some work’ on UK’s social distancing guidance Government scientists have launched review of two-metre social distancing rule Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) looking into the policy in place Possible relaxation of the rule would serve as a lifeline for pubs and … Read more
Some foods can be consumed after their Best Before day by up to three years later, including Heinz Beanz, according to new government guidance released in a bid to reduce waste. WRAP, which advises the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), says tinned goods such as Heinz Beanz and soup, alongside pasta, … Read more
A police chief has slammed national guidance on driving for exercise as some of the ‘poorest’ he has seen and called on people not to get in the car for fitness. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has told Britons driving to the countryside for a walk or to exercise the dog is reasonable ‘where … Read more
BT Sport pundit war as star names call in lawyers to handle dispute with broadcaster over loss of pay BT Sport pundits have considered taking legal action against the broadcaster Scheduled televised matches have been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis Many of the experts face not being paid for the remainder of their deals Even … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed highly unusual guidance from its website informing doctors on how to prescribe the anti-malaria drugs recommended by President Donald Trump to treat coronavirus. The medications, chloroquine and its analog hydroxychlorquine, are also used to threat arthritis and the autoimmune disorder lupus. Initially, the CDC webpage had … Read more
State emergency plans to ration ventilators if the coronavirus pandemic worsens are raising thorny ethical questions, as New York considers lotteries for access to the machines and other states contemplate denying them to those with mental disabilities. The White House says that as yet, no one has been denied a ventilator who needed one. But … Read more
Fashion retailer Quiz joins other retailers as it warns of sales slump and ditches guidance on profits Quiz saw a ‘substantial’ fall in traffic online and in stores, which shut on 22 March It warned closures will have an impact on its full-year profits to the end of March By Camilla Canocchi for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: … Read more