Environment
Universal Credit loans may create ‘coronavirus debt crisis’
The charity is calling for the Government to give grants to stop thousands spiralling into debt.
Online donations to food bank social enterprise rise 5,000% in a month
Bankuet founder Robin Ferris said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the public’s generosity and offers of help.
Huge rise in emergency cash applications to children’s charity
Aberlour Child Care Trust said it has received a 1,100% increase in requests to its urgent assistance fund.
Women’s Aid: More resources needed for coronavirus domestic abuse surge
Police are also geared up for more cases of domestic violence as homes are put under strain by extended periods of self-isolation.
Veg may be left to rot as Brit farmers can’t get EU workers due to coronavirus & Brexit
Jeremy Best, owner of Mitchell Fruit Garden in Newquay, Cornwall, is worried
Police given new powers to arrest people who ignore lockdown rules
Home Secretary Priti Patel said the enforcement powers were designed to ‘protect the public and keep people safe’.
Travelodge criticised after homeless and vulnerable asked to leave
The hotel chain was criticised on Tuesday after asking people to leave at short notice.
‘We needed a lockdown yesterday’ – MP slams Govt’s response
"More delays will only have even deadlier consequences."
National Trust close parks from midnight due to coronavirus outbreak
The decision has been taken ahead of Mother’s Day which the Trust predicts will attract more people to its parks despite advice on social distancing.