The world is now witnessing the death of the iconic 747 as the jumbo jets are stripped apart piece by piece after more than 50 years of aviation. The aircraft – whose first flight was in 1969 – is being scrapped by companies, with Virgin Atlantic leading the way in the dismantling of its fleet. … Read more
Love Island 2020 has officially been cancelled. ITV bosses have pulled the plug on the summer series of the reality show, revealing it was a logistical impossibility to safeguard ‘the wellbeing of everyone involved’ amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. Fans have been assured the dating programme, which was due to begin filming in June, … Read more
Harry and Meghan have been forced to shelve plans to host a celebrity-filled birthday bash in Los Angeles for their son Archie, DailyMail.com can reveal. A source close to the couple said the pair had hoped to mix their son’s first birthday on May 6 with a welcome to LA party – the perfect opportunity … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Two of Britain’s biggest banks have pulled new mortgages for all but those with the biggest deposits or sizeable equity in their homes. Barclays and Halifax have both stopped selling all mortgages above 60 per cent loan-to-value this week, as the housing market grinds to a halt amid the coronavirus outbreak. The move triggered by … Read more
Firms told to scrap fat-cat bonuses as they axe dividends and lay off staff during the coronavirus crisis By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 25 March 2020 | Updated: 21:56 GMT, 25 March 2020 Shareholder advisory service Pirc is urging firms to scrap executive payouts Thousands of businesses have been urged … Read more
Fashion brands are facing criticism today after offering customers free delivery, potentially putting delivery drivers at risk of contracting coronavirus. High street giants Topshop, Currys PC World and Next are assuring customers their online businesses remain open, with all home deliveries and returns now free. Chains including John Lewis, H&M, Debenhams and Boux Avenue are … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES In doubt The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more
Airlines under pressure to scrap ‘ludicrous and unfair’ charges of up to £160 for changing the name on tickets Civil Aviation Authority is calling on airlines to make booking terms ‘transparent’ It says carriers are charging ‘significant amounts’ to correct simple mistakes Which? found that Ryanair charges up to £160 to tweak the name on … Read more