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The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) today issued a warning about a series of prize competition adverts appearing on social media. Mature Times reports that particularly visible on the Facebook platform, the call for users to “like and share” the advert...‘Too early’ for British holidaymakers to be allowed to visit Ireland, new leader Micheál Martin says
Overseas arrivals in Ireland are still required to isolate for 14 days. Inews reports that Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that it is too soon for British holidaymakers to return to Ireland without being quarantined. The country continues to ask overseas...Staying safe: A useful guide to shielding
When cases of coronavirus rapidly escalated earlier this year, the UK government instructed those deemed most at risk of needing hospital treatment if diagnosed with Covid-19 to stay at home. These ‘shielding’ measures were designed to protect 2.2 million people and...Blooming lovely! The Queen and royal family share favourite blooms to mark Chelsea Flower Show
Buckingham Palace also released photos taken by some of the royal family of their gardens in bloom. The Queen and members of the royal family have shared their favourite flowers to mark the start of the Chelsea Flower Show online. Buckingham Palace revealed that lily...Coronavirus: UK drug trial for over-50s recruiting
A trial of potential coronavirus drugs aimed at over-50s, who are vulnerable to developing serious symptoms, is looking to recruit more UK volunteers. BBC News reports that over 500 GP surgeries are asking those with a new, continuous cough or high temperature to test...‘Support bubbles’ for single households – how the system will work
Adults living alone or single parents living with children under the age of 18 are covered by the new arrangements. Boris Johnson has announced that single adult households in England will be able to form a “support bubble” with another household. Who is covered by...More than 25% of over 50’s keep health issues a secret
‘What is important to remember is a problem shared is a problem halved, and sometimes carrying the worries of a health issue can do more harm than good’ The Independent reports that one in five over-50s are keeping their potentially serious health issues a...Face Masks – a simple guide
Planned Government regulations will soon require face coverings to be worn by all hospital outpatients and visitors as well as anyone travelling on public transport in England. Before the new rules come into effect on June 15, here is what you need to know about the...How to get financial advice through social distancing, the benefits of remote advice
Over the last few months, there have been considerable changes in our society, not only from a health perspective but economically and socially. With the profound changes economically, keeping track of your finances and planning for the future has become even more...Ourplace News
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