Spain extends travel ban for Scots amid fears over mutant coronavirus strain

cops are warning about a 'callous' new Amazon scam by fraudsters to access computers and steal cash. Police in Glenrothes, Fife have had reports of locals being targeted by phone with 'well-rehearsed' criminals giving convincing performances pretending to be from the online shopping giant.

direct to your inboxThousands of British travellers have rushed to return home from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday before a flight ban came into force.Social media influencers and models are among those affected by the decision to ban direct flights from the UAE from 1pm on Friday.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the policy at 5pm on Thursday, giving travellers just 20 hours to make arrangements.The measure is aimed at stopping the spread of the South African coronavirus

direct to your inboxThe government has suspended all travel corridors between the UK and foreign countries.From 4am on Monday, this means that anyone who wishes to travel to Britain must have proof of a negative Covid-19 test in the previous 72 hours.The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced the change during a Downing Street press conference on Friday.It comes as fears mount over a new variant of coronavirus discovered in South America that prompted the government to introduce strict travel

Jeane Freeman outlined the timetable as she confirmed another 2,160 positive infections and 61 deaths in a single day. Freeman said tests will be offered for home carers without symptoms from Monday next week, ahead of an earlier March timescale.

Sophie Piper, who rose to fame on the first ever winter edition of Love Island last year, has become the latest reality star to escape the UK amid the third national lockdown.But unlike the droves of influencers who have flocked to Dubai, Sophie has instead jetted off to the Maldives for a romantic vacay with her new boyfriend Casey despite the current ban on non-essential travel.The 22 year old, whose sister is The Saturdays singer-turned-TV presenter Rochelle Humes, has been sharing snaps from

direct to your inbox Spain has extended its travel ban for British nationals because of the mutant coronavirus strain currently found in the UK, the Mirror reports.The Spanish government has extended the restrictions until February 2, at 5pm UK time.The rules apply to anyone arriving to Spain from the UK by air or sea, with exceptions being made only for Spanish nationals or residents of Spain returning to the country.The travel ban was first introduced in December 2020 when the mutant strain

challenging year in living memory” in 2020.He warned of a recession and jobs crisis caused by the pandemic “which will likely takes years to recover from”.Meanwhile Mairi Spowage, deputy director of the Fraser of Allander Institute economic think tank, said joblessness is likely to “rise significantly” when the UK Government’s furlough scheme is wound up at the end of April.The latest chambers of commerce report on the economy, covering the final three months of 2020, showed business confidence

John Lewis is the first major retailer in Scotland to suspend its click and collect services amid a shopping crackdown. The high street giant said it was responding to a "clear change in tone and emphasis" from the government as millions are urged to stay at home.