Boris Johnson will tell MPs today that Covid deaths will be ‘TWICE as bad’ as Spring

Boris Johnson will today try to head off a mounting Tory revolt against his nationwide lockdown by warning coronavirus deaths this winter could double the amount of the first wave.  The Prime Minister is set to use a statement to the Commons this afternoon to say there is ‘no alternative’ but to impose four weeks … Read more

Furlough extension costs £7BN: economic impact of lockdown emerges

The Government’s extension of the furlough scheme to cover worker wages during the new lockdown will cost £7 billion, MailOnline understands. As Boris Johnson last night pledged to extend payments at 80% to December, the impact on Britain’s already crippled economy emerged, with one expert claiming the new rules will cost £1.8billion each day. The Prime … Read more

Furlough extension costs £7BN: economic impact of lockdown emerges

The Government’s extension of the furlough scheme to cover worker wages during the new lockdown will cost £7 billion, MailOnline understands. As Boris Johnson last night pledged to extend payments at 80% to December, the impact on Britain’s already crippled economy emerged, with one expert claiming the new rules will cost £1.8billion each day. The Prime … Read more

£9/hour waiter job with 1000 applicants withdrawn due to lockdown

Nearly 1,000 people apply for a job as £9-per-hour waiter… only for it to be withdrawn because of the new lockdown Almost 1,000 people apply for £8.72-an-hour job at Manchester restaurant  They included workers from the aviation, motoring, travel and arts industries  But the vacancy was withdrawn when the Government introduced 10pm curfew  By Jane … Read more

Eat Out to Help Out to blame for 1 in 6 new coronavirus infections

Eat Out to Help Out played a ‘significant’ role in accelerating Britain’s second wave of coronavirus, a study has claimed. There was a sharp increase in clusters of Covid-19 infections a week after the Government scheme began, according to University of Warwick researchers.  They believe the initiative, which gave diners up to 50 per cent off … Read more

Eat Out to Help Out to blame for 1 in 6 new coronavirus infections

Eat Out to Help Out played a ‘significant’ role in accelerating Britain’s second wave of coronavirus, a study has claimed. There was a sharp increase in clusters of Covid-19 infections a week after the Government scheme began, according to University of Warwick researchers.  They believe the initiative, which gave diners up to 50 per cent off … Read more

66% believe UK government SHOULD extend free school meals

Two thirds of Britons back Marcus Rashford and believe the Government SHOULD extend free school meals to poorer pupils over the holidays – and more than half of voters think ministers appear ‘UNKIND’ by refusing Some 66% said the Government should provide meals for the poorest children And 54% of voters believed that the row made … Read more