Emily Ashton
These UK Workers Changed Their Jobs Just Before The Coronavirus Outbreak, And Now They’re Not Entitled To Government Pay
“I feel like I, along with thousands of others, am being penalised simply for moving jobs around the time of the outbreak.”
Emily Ashton
The Coronavirus Outbreak Means Pregnant Women Across The UK Are Preparing For The Kinds Of Births They Didn’t Want
"I’m setting myself up for having to give birth alone in the hospital, anything else is a bonus."
Emily Ashton
The Tube Is Still Packed Despite The Coronavirus Lockdown As London's Mayor And The Government Give Different Advice Over Construction Workers
Trains in London were overcrowded again on Tuesday morning after Boris Johnson ordered a lockdown. Now Sadiq Khan faces pressure to increase services.
Emily Ashton
The Mayor Of Italy's Worst-Hit City For Coronavirus Is Bringing His Daughters Home From The UK
"They are probably more secure here than in England," Bergamo's mayor Giorgio Gori told Sky News.
Emily Ashton
Schools And Nurseries Are Very Confused About The New "Key Worker" Policy
Far more children than expected will be going back to school in England next week — despite them formally closing due to the coronavirus.
Emily Ashton
Gareth Southgate Has A Coronavirus Message For England Fans: "Look Out For Each Other. Please Don’t Suffer Alone."
The England football manager said health workers were "the heroes".
Emily Ashton
The Number Of Italian Health Workers Infected By The Coronavirus Shows The Urgent Need For Protective Equipment
The finding comes as experts and doctors in other countries, including Britain and the US, warn that not protecting medical staff risks lives.
Alberto Nardelli
Students Could Get A "Mini Exam Session" In The Autumn If They Dispute Their Grades
Exclusive: One schools leader who met with government this week said grades would be awarded by "moderated assessment" with potential exams in the autumn.
Emily Ashton
MPs At A Sparsely-Attended PMQs Pleaded With Boris Johnson To Step Up Coronavirus Testing
"Why are we waiting so long for mass testing and why are social distancing measures merely just suggestions?"
Emily Ashton
Everyone In Iceland Can Get Tested For The Coronavirus. Here's How The Results Could Help All Of Us.
The small island nation’s large-scale testing strategy includes people who don’t have any symptoms.
Alberto Nardelli
The NHS Is Banning Most Visitors To Hospitals In England To Stop The Spread Of The Coronavirus
There will be a ban on "all but essential" visitors, with some exceptions for parents and children and end-of-life care.
Emily Ashton
These Teens Want Their Schools Closed Down To Protect Themselves And Their Families From The Coronavirus
"College is essentially a mass gathering ... it’s alarming that schools are still open," one at-risk student told BuzzFeed News.
Emily Ashton
Boris Johnson Says Everyone In The UK Must Now Avoid Unnecessary Social Contact With Other People
People should avoid pubs, clubs, and theatres, and work from home where possible to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, Boris Johnson said.
Emily Ashton
This Mother Took Her Son Out Of School To Protect His Father From Coronavirus. Now She Could Be Fined.
Exclusive: The woman told BuzzFeed News that schools need to “employ a bit of common sense”.
Emily Ashton
David Davis Wants To Change The Law To Stop People Being Hit With Historic Tax Demands
Exclusive: "Sort this out properly or we will sort it out for you," the former minister warned Boris Johnson.
Emily Ashton
There's A Lot Going On With The Coronavirus. Here Are Things You Do Need To Know.
All your questions answered.
Emily Ashton
Britain Is Stepping Up Its Fight To Slow The Spread Of Coronavirus
Boris Johnson will chair a Cobra emergency committee meeting on Thursday where it's expected the response will be escalated to the "delay" stage.
Emily Ashton
The UK Government Has Defended Its Decision Not To Enforce Tougher Measures To Halt The Spread Of The Coronavirus
Boris Johnson said the government is following the advice of medical experts to take a softer approach, but within 10-14 days it is likely that people with mild flu-like symptoms will be asked to self-isolate.
Emily Ashton
This Care Worker Is Worried She Won’t Be Able To Pay Her Rent If She Needs To Self-Isolate Over Coronavirus
The woman told BuzzFeed News she'll do whatever it takes to protect the older people she cares for. But statutory sick pay won’t be enough to cover her living costs.
Emily Ashton
