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.
U.K. Government Urges Public to Avoid Theaters, Social Venues to Combat Coronavirus
16.03.2020 - 20:25 / variety.com
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is time for everyone in the country to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel around the U.K.
Johnson also said people should start working from home where they possibly can, in addition to avoiding theaters and other social venues, such as clubs and pubs.
Asked whether he will enforce the closure of theaters, Johnson replied that the government is giving “very strong advice” that public venues such as theaters
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dailyrecord.co.uk
21.03.2020 / 18:49
Coronavirus: Scots police chief issues strict warning to pubs seeking to ignore government lockdown
Scots police chiefs have warned pubs they face being ‘dealt with appropriately’ if they continue to stay open after they were told to shut amid the coronavirus crisis.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
20.03.2020 / 13:07
'Stay at home, save lives'... UK government warns it WILL get tough if people ignore coronavirus advice
The government has warned it will impose tougher measures to combat the spread of coronavirus if people keep ignoring the advice on 'social distancing'.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.03.2020 / 10:23
UK government to bring in emergency coronavirus law today giving police more power to arrest people as London faces 'lockdown'
Emergency legislation to tackle the coronavirus outbreak will be published in Parliament today - including giving police more powers to arrest and isolate people for public health reason.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.03.2020 / 01:49
School closures Q&A: Everything you need to know as government takes action amid the coronavirus pandemic
All schools across the country are set to close as the government moves to slow down the coronavirus pandemic.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2020 / 23:01
Who would be classed as a 'key worker' following government's school closure announcement
From Friday, schools across the UK will close 'until further notice' in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2020 / 00:25
Government publishes full list of those considered most vulnerable to coronavirus
The Government has outlined a list of people considered to be at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus.
nme.com
17.03.2020 / 21:43
UK Government pledges grants and loans to pubs, clubs and music venues
They've also promised help for small firms without insurance
variety.com
17.03.2020 / 21:25
U.K. Government Sets Out $399 Billion in Loans to Battle Coronavirus Business Impact
The U.K. government has set out a series of major interventions to bolster the economy and business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, including support for theaters and cinemas — but questions still remain on the fate of the freelance workforce.