Day: April 15, 2020
by Coronavirus: Denmark lets young children return to school
Children up to the age of 11 are returning to nurseries and schools across Denmark, as the government becomes the …
Burger King ‘plant-based’ Whopper ads banned
Burger King has been banned from showing adverts suggesting its Rebel Whopper, which is cooked alongside meat and contains egg, …
Coronavirus: Labour calls for lockdown exit strategy this week
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is urging the government to publish an exit strategy from the coronavirus lockdown this week. …
‘My firm is viable – but I can’t get a loan’
Gary Crosbie wants to keep his staff on, but like other small firms, his profitable business now faces running out …
Coronavirus: Scammers use ‘hook’ of pandemic to target victims
People and businesses should be wary of scammers trying to turn the coronavirus pandemic to their advantage, the National Crime …
Coronavirus: Insurance firms ordered to pay out or explain
The Financial Conduct Authority has ordered insurance companies to pay out claims to firms “as soon as possible” or explain …
‘Shamed’ despite sticking to social distancing rules
The social distancing rules and stay at home messages which aim to stop the spread of coronavirus have changed the …
Coronavirus: German zoo may have to feed animals to each other
Zoos that should have been crowded in the sunny Easter holidays are now hard-up and asking for donations, as the …
Italy’s coronavirus lockdown puts restaurants out of business
As the lockdown in Italy enters its sixth week, some restaurants and bars are already going out of business. The …
Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is going to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) because it …