UK eases lockdown
AFTER almost two months of lockdown, Boris Johnson has set out what he called "the first sketch of a road map for reopening society".
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UK government was ‘slow to react’ on Russian threat
THE UK government was slow to recognise the potential threat posed by Russia to British democratic processes and did not properly consider whether Moscow...
Graze away
Shepherds have been given permission to take their flocks along the banks of the River Segura.
Goats and sheep can now graze on the stretch...
Airlines take-off
VIRGIN Atlantic has unveiled a £1.2 billion bailout package involving only private funds.
The plan to secure its future includes £200 million being provided by...
Covid-19 measures to be to stepped up
Boris Johnson has accepted that the coronavirus outbreak can no longer be contained in the UK, signalling the start of the next phase in...
EU open to two-year Brexit extension says Barnier
The European Union is "open" to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has confirmed.
In a letter to the Westminster leaders of the...
More UK lockdown easing measures
By Aine Fox, PA
More parts of the UK's economy could be given the green light to reopen, a day after the chancellor announced an...
Hospital patient numbers down – new cases up
The number of ‘active’ cases of coronavirus in the Valencia region has gone up after 246 new infections were reported today by the regional...
UK starts14-day quarantine for all arrivals
All travellers arriving to the UK from abroad are, from today (Monday June 8) required to self-isolate for 14 days or face a fine...
UK lockdown saved thousands – but could have saved more
The UK coronavirus lockdown prevented almost half a million deaths, according to researchers who warn that precautions are "necessary" to avoid a second wave.
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UK government’s slow response has cost lives, says expert
THE UK is among a handful of countries singled out by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for having "tempered" the "positive signs" that Europe...
Cinema giant to take over Alicante studios
The US cinema giant, MBS Group is set to take over the running of Alicante’s Ciudad de la Luz film studios.
The California-based multinational –...
Grape harvest underway
The grape harvest has started at La Mata – traditionally the first of the year in Spain.
However, the very high temperatures this summer mean...
Thousands of jobs hit by Cineworld closures
CINEWORLD said up to 45,000 employees will be affected worldwide as it confirmed plans to temporarily close its theatres in the UK and the...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
