Tag: coronavirus
Coronavirus bill amended to protect religious burials
Over the weekend Muslim and Jewish leaders raised alarms that the coronavirus bill will interfere burying their deceased.
‘Terrifying’: Doctors alarmed on lack of protective kit for dealing with...
British doctors and health workers throughout the UK have voiced alarming concerns about a lack of sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to...
“Fighting the fire blindfolded” – UK’s virus testing falls short
The UK has carried out just under 80,000 coronavirus blood tests, with the government promising to ramp up testing of suspected coronavirus...
OPINION: “Government bailouts are all smoke and mirrors ”
By: Sarah Shafi
So here’s the thing.
If you listen to Boris Johnson, he’s been...
“Unprecedented measures”: Govt will cover 80% of workers wages
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the government is will pick up 80 per cent of wage bill for employees unable to work...
UK eases competition law so supermarkets can co-operate in crisis
Leaders have relaxed competition laws to allow co-operation between supermarkets so shoppers can get the food they need during the coronavirus outbreak.
Nissan’s closes UK factory until further notice
Nissan said its British car factory would remain closed until further notice over the coronavirus outbreak, having previously said it would be...
BA pilots face unpaid leave
British Airways pilots will be required to take two weeks’ unpaid leave in both April and May while rival easyJet is reported...
CORONAVIRUS: Bradford mosques unveil new guidelines for Muslims
Bradford’s Islamic faith leaders have called for the suspension of all congregational activities at mosques and Islamic centres from immediate effect.
Should UK mosques remain open during the spread of coronavirus?
Some influential scholars have said UK mosques should remain open for congregational prayers despite the Muslim Council of Britain's (MCB) advise because...
China offers medical kits to Europe to cope with the spread...
China will send 2.2 million masks and 50,000 testing kits to the EU to cope with the spread of coronavirus, reciprocating similar...
Coronavirus: UK to shut all schools from Friday until further...
The Prime Minister has just announced that schools across the country will close for most pupils from Friday until further notice.
£330 Billion bailout to keep Britain in business
“We’ll do whatever it takes” says Rishi Sunak
Britain has...
Trump’s ‘Chinese virus’ causes outrage
President Trump sent a tweet on Monday 16th March describing the new coronavirus - which causes the disease Covid-19 - as the...
Chancellor to unveil rescue package for businesses hit by COVID-19
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a "significant" economic rescue package to help businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Britons advised to avoid all non-essential travel abroad
British nationals have been advised to avoid all non-essential foreign travel for 30 days as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
UK shifts to tougher measures on COVID-19 strategy
The UK has shifted to tougher measures partly as a result of a document produced by the COVID-19 team at London's Imperial...
Coronavirus: So why are people bulk buying toilet paper?
Despite the government telling us to not "panic buy" amid coronavirus fears, but many are doing the exact opposite. It seems that...
India temporarily suspends almost all visas to contain Covid-19
India has suspended the issue of almost all visas, except a a select few, until 15th April as a response to halt...
Italy on lockdown – the worst nation affected by coronavirus outside...
Italy's government has imposed a nationwide lockdown after its number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose past 9,100 and its death toll jumped...
