The Prime Minister is to make a statement on Sunday evening regarding the easing of Lockdown restrictions in England, following announcements made by First Ministers for their countries. Hitherto the message has been simple, ‘Stay at home, and only go out if you have to, or for an hour’s daily exercise’. No one can be […]

There are commemorations today of 75 years since VE Day, the official collapse of the Nazi regime in Europe and end of the Second World War in Europe (albeit that the commemorations are very scaled back from what had been planned). Most people in the country today rely on the stories of over-80s, stories that

Went for a walk last night to the Pier Park. Very peaceful, no sound of cars, just birdsong. There were voices in the distance that seemed to be coming from West Ferry, across the Clyde. What a change from the usual persistent rumble of traffic along the M8/A8 or various parts of the North Bank.

Two photos of Siena Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy. In the mid-14th century it was a flourishing, prosperous city, and plans were made to more than double the size of the already impressive cathedral. Work started, but the Black Death came, the city’s population fell from about 42,000 to 14,000 and work stopped (they didn’t need

Owners and managers of businesses are concerned about the ability of their businesses to survive lockdown and a cautious relaxation of the restrictions, but are also concerned how they can operate in an environment with continuing social distancing rules, the fear of being sued for not taking sufficient care etc. Employees are worried about the

A report published on Friday indicated that the incidence of deaths linked to Covid-19 is higher among poorer sections of society, and in poorer communities/regions. There is a widespread hope (demand?) that when rebuilding the world after Covid-19 there will be a new set of priorities driving public policy: looking at the structure of society

So often we take the Health Service and all who work in it for granted. The Coronavirus crisis has made us appreciate it, and the staff who work in it – in whatever role – in a new way. So we give thanks for it We pray for all who are engaged in the Health

Various people have commented that since the start of the lockdown there are now more cars on the road and more people to be seen on the streets (though to be fair, observing social distancing guidelines). However a report yesterday suggested that many people are wary of any easing of lockdown restrictions. In particular, they

There were many references and photos in the News yesterday to Capt Tom Moore’s 100th birthday. He became well-known because of his fund-raising for NHS charities, doing laps of the garden at the age of 99 with his zimmer. He has been an inspiration to many – if a 99-year-old with a zimmer can do