Schools will defy plans to restart schools full time by only reopening until lunch, heads warn

Schools will defy the Government’s promise to have children back ‘full time’ in September by only re-opening until lunchtime, heads warn Some schools are telling parents they will only educate children for half the day Head teachers say this is necessary to meet new requirements around cleaning A major teaching union is urging schools not … Read more

Ministers tell drug firms to restart stockpiling medicines amid No Deal Brexit fears

Ministers tell drug firms to restart stockpiling medicines amid fears of a potential No Deal Brexit and ongoing coronavirus chaos this Christmas Officials warned drug companies to ensure they have stock until December 31  They also warned companies they may have to reroute shipping from Channel  It comes amid measures to fine lorries going to … Read more

The Young and the Restless production restart pushed by another week to July 13

The Young and the Restless production restart pushed by another week to July 13 amid spike in COVID-19 cases By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 05:09 BST, 2 July 2020 | Updated: 05:09 BST, 2 July 2020 The syndicated soap opera The Young And the Restless had been eyeing a July 6 return to production, … Read more

UK motor industry calls for the Government to provide a sector ‘restart package’

Up to one in six UK motor industry workers face being made redundant in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, car makers have warned as they’ve called on the government to provide taxpayer help to keep their businesses afloat and staff in employment. The sector cull is on top off the 6,000 jobs already axed … Read more

Shops WILL reopen on June 15: Alok Sharma confirms high street restart on Monday

Britain’s embattled high streets can spring back to life from Monday as the Government tonight gave the final go-ahead for shops to reopen.  Business Secretary Alok Sharma confirmed that all non-essential retailers will be allowed to lift their shutters on June 15 as expected. The move will provide a lifeline for businesses and workers who … Read more

Energy suppliers restart smart meter installations

Energy suppliers restart smart meter installations but customers will be screened by call centre workers By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 2 June 2020 | Updated: 23:20 BST, 2 June 2020 Energy suppliers are restarting smart meter installations after a two-month pause Energy suppliers are restarting smart meter installations after a … Read more

Ministers consider rapid coronavirus tests at airports in bid to restart holidays abroad

Britons could take rapid coronavirus tests before flights to and from the UK as ministers consider ways to restart holiday trips abroad in time for the summer months.  Scientists and officials are looking at whether coronavirus tests could be taken both before leaving and re-entering Britain to avoid quarantine that could help give a boost … Read more

Premier League agree to restart the season in THREE WEEKS

Premier League agree to restart the season in THREE WEEKS with Manchester City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield United lined up as the first games on Wednesday, June 17 The Premier League has taken a giant step forward towards its resumption Plans are in place to restart the Premier League season in just … Read more

Holiday refund hopes grounded as airlines plan to restart flights

Thousands of holidaymakers risk losing their right to a refund as airlines plough on with plans to restart flights. A raft of UK carriers have now said they plan to resume summer routes despite government advice against foreign holidays and plans to quarantine travellers for two weeks. Many passengers with health concerns, and those unable … Read more