Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Surgeons warn thousands will die if Britain comes out of lockdown now and say Boris Johnson must not use NHS as his ‘economic punchbag’ Professor Neil Mortensen of the Royal College of Surgeons issued the warning Prof Mortensen said many members are reporting shortages of PPE equipment Medics fear loosening the lockdown could lead to … Read more
Boris Johnson is set to signal lockdown will stay until June today as he gathers Cabinet to thrash out an ‘exit strategy’ – and then fronts a daily coronavirus briefing for the first time since falling ill. The Prime Minister is expected to dash hopes of an imminent end to the draconian curbs crippling the economy, … Read more
Lord Burnett. head of judiciary in England and Wales, is considering slashing the number of jurors from 12 to as low as seven to get the justice system going again Juries could be reduced in size for the only time since the Second World War or trials carried out online to maintain social distancing when … Read more
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca strikes deal with Oxford University to mass produce experimental COVID-19 vaccine with first results from human trials expected in June The agreement was announced this morning, with the details set to be finalised It will allow for rapid vaccination around the world, if the jab is proven to work And it will … Read more
Reverend Richard Coles announces death of his sister-in-law Louise following COVID-19 battle four months after losing his partner David By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 09:12 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 09:12 BST, 30 April 2020 Reverend Richard Coles has announced that his sister-in-law, Louise, has died from COVID-19. The former Strictly star, 58, took … Read more
Greta Thunberg has donated $100,000 in prize money to help UNICEF fight coronavirus, the UN children’s fund said today. The 17-year-old activist said the pandemic ‘is a child rights crisis, like the climate crisis’ as she hailed UNICEF’s ‘vital work to save children’s lives’. The Swede has urged governments to continue fighting climate change during … Read more
The Prime Minister has today called Colonel Tom Moore a ‘point of light in our lives’ as he wished him a happy birthday and thanked him for helping to pull the nation together through the coronavirus pandemic. This comes as Captain Tom has been promoted to Honorary Colonel by the Queen to mark his 100th … Read more
Fans have gone wild for the newly released Oasis track, Don’t Stop, which was released at midnight on Wednesday and have lauded it for its positive tone. The lyrics, Don’t stop being happy/Don’t stop your clapping/Don’t stop your laughing, have really struck a chord amid the coronavirus pandemic. But others were disappointed that the song … Read more
Sainsbury’s predicts loss of more than £500m profits this year as it reports 2% drop in quarterly profits of £586m By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter For Mailonline Published: 07:28 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 07:55 BST, 30 April 2020 Sainsbury’s today warned the coronavirus crisis will cost them £500million over the coming year as … Read more