Schools across UK prepare for possible return on 8th March
With Wales announcing that primary school pupils will be returning on Monday, schools across the UK are preparing to return to classroom as soon as the 8th of March. Kent MPs have been urging the government to prioritise teachers for…
Health workers appeal for better PPE in open letter to the Prime Minister
Health organisations across the UK have written a letter to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, calling for better PPE provisions in hospitals. Personal Protective Equipment has been at the centre of controversy throughout the pandemic, but health care workers say…
Wuhan lockdown one year anniversary – a look at China today
One year ago on 23 January, the Chinese government locked down the city of Wuhan and its some 11 million people. A year later, how is China doing now? China now has two main areas of concern in terms of…
Canterbury Christmas trees collection delayed due to Covid-related staff shortage
Canterbury City Council has postponed Christmas trees collection after Covid-related staff shortage. The picking up of Christmas trees was due to take place on Monday 18th January, but the staff shortage at the waste contractor Serco has made the council…
Coronavirus boosts Veganuary sign-ups to record high
The Coronavirus has motivated a record number of people signing up for Veganuary in 2021. Veganuary, a charity which allows people to sign up on their website all year round for 31 days of vegan recipes and a free cookbook,…
The rise of anti-vaxx content: ‘Harmful to society’ according to experts
Anti-vaccine (anti-vaxx) groups continue to rise in numbers on social media despite new calls to block such accounts. The content of these accounts consists of content that actively discourages the taking of vaccines. In a crucial time like now, where…
Glastonbury festival cancelled for second year in a row
Yesterday Britain’s largest and most iconic festival Glastonbury announced it would be cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It adds on more heartache from the past year for music enthusiasts who saw Glastonbury…
UK big cat sightings on the rise during lockdown
The legend of British big cats has returned with a vigour since the UK entered a third national lockdown. People have been exploring the British countryside in the masses to escape and exercise, and subsequently since then, big cat sightings…
Cervical cancer patient urges women to attend smear tests
New figures reveal that one in ten women have delayed getting a smear test because of concerns about going to the doctor during the Covid pandemic. As part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, one woman who, after being diagnosed herself,…
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The Government are looking to pay £500 to everyone with Covid-19 in England, in order to support the self-isolation scheme. It is among the suggestions in a leaked document from the Department of Health dated 19th January, and marked ‘Official…