A pensioner has sparked uproar after said she would rather die than stay indoors during the government'scoronaviruslockdown.
18.03.2020 - 21:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Schools are to shut from the end of Friday amid the latest government moves to slow down the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson confirmed the mandatory move, which until now ministers had been keen to avoid, at today’s Downing Street press conference on the crisis.
Education secretary Gavin Williamson also confirmed colleges and nurseries would be asked to do the same, as well as independent schools.
However provisions will remain in place to ensure children of key workers, including NHS
A pensioner has sparked uproar after said she would rather die than stay indoors during the government'scoronaviruslockdown.
Only a handful of stores will remain open at the Trafford Centre during the UK-wide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
A government minister has told Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley to 'back off', insisting there is 'no reason' for a store such as his to remain open following the Prime Minister's orders to the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced an unprecedented lockdown amid the worsening coronavirus crisis. He addressed the nation this evening - here's what he said:
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that exams - including GCSE and A Levels - 'will not take place as planned in May and June' amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Last night, McDonald's confirmed the news it would be shutting down eat-in services in its UK restaurants, and for now will only be offering takeaway, drive-thru and delivery to customers.