PETER HITCHENS: We will not escape from this misery until the Government has been forced to admit that it made a foolish mistake and over-reacted wildly to Covid-19.

Anne Pitcher, the Selfridges managing director, replies bluntly when asked how it felt to turn the lights out and pull up the shutters on Oxford Street's most iconic store. 'Awful,' she says.

Britain does not have the worst Covid-19 death toll in Europe. And the Government's critics know it. Unlike the UK, other nations' coronavirus statistics don't include deaths outside of hospital.

A flight aimed at evacuating the Australian citizens and permanent residents from Wuhan to and old mining facility in Darwin has left China after it was delayed.

The roles include machinery and production operators, truck drivers, mechanics, electricians, boilermakers, cleaners and warehouse roles.

On this wonderful all-inclusive river cruise you'll sail along the mighty Danube amid stunning scenery through four countries - Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.

The American star claimed the award for Best International Female Artist from Spice Girl Mel C, just moments after a stirring performance of new James Bond theme No Time To Die.

The legendary singer, 55, couldn't hide her delight as her Mad Love hitmaker daughter, 23, was announced as a winner and went on stage to pick up her prize.

The social network confirmed it had told staff to work from home today after the employee tested positive for Covid-19 after visiting its office in Fitzrovia, central London.

Mark Zuckerberg held a phone press conference from the comfort of his home to announce Facebook's 'Coronavirus Information Center' that will provide authoritative information to users.

Consumer group Which? has given us its exclusive expert answers to five of the key questions buyers are asking about electric vehicles right now.

Jaguar’s supercharged luxe-express might not be the unreliable money-pit you think it is, reckons Tony Middlehurst, and a smasher could be yours from about £6,000.

Bearing in mind how iconic it is, the VW Beetle feels strangely undervalued, says our Cash Cars columnist.

The Muller Anniversary Games takes place at London's Olympic Stadium this weekend as some of the world's best athletes prepare for the start of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Deep Water is, essentially, ITV's version of Big Little Lies. It is a female-led ensemble. It puts women's friendships centre stage. There are fraught meetings at school gates. There are secrets

For some reason, recently you have let partners or colleagues take advantage of you financially.

Follow your instincts, not the rules, this week. As Venus and Mars in your sign aspect Uranus, planet of surprises, anything you attempt will turn out well...

PETER HITCHENS: We will not escape from this misery until the Government has been forced to admit that it made a foolish mistake and over-reacted wildly to Covid-19.

Britain does not have the worst Covid-19 death toll in Europe. And the Government's critics know it. Unlike the UK, other nations' coronavirus statistics don't include deaths outside of hospital.

Manchester United are willing to let Nemanja Matic leave the club after offering him to AC Milan and Inter Milan, according to Calciomercato. 

Alexandre Lacazette will not play for Arsenal until October due to an ongoing problem with his left ankle, the club have confirmed. The Frenchman has found the net twice in three games this season.

Jan Vertonghen is ready to agree a new deal to remain at Tottenham beyond next summer, according to Football Insider.

Javi Gracia left the Hornets on September 7 and was replaced by Sanchez Flores, who became the club's ninth manager to take the helm in just over eight years.

Everton defender Keane was responsible for the mistake that led to Kosovo's opening goal in the first minute of the Euro 2020 qualifier, which England won 5-3.

Perhaps the images of Sir Elton John on the walls had a subliminal impact as Quique Sanchez Flores eased back into the Watford groove by talking about the unforgiving circle of life for modern bosses.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: Sometimes, it takes more than a Premier League appearance or two to make you feel you belong. Sometimes, you need a little help.

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Saturday's meetings at Lingfield, Musselburgh, Doncaster, Chester, Chelmsford City and Bath...

After taking the lead through Scott Malone, the Rams were denied a penalty when Martyn Waghorn appeared to be felled by Joe Bennett only for referee Darren England to wave away appeals.

According to the Daily Record, the contract includes an optional fifth year and will see De Gea rake in a staggering £13.3million a season after tax, making him the club's best-paid player.

Steve Bruce says Andy Robertson is among his best ever buys - but he will never forget the day he gave him a rollicking for bringing beer on to the team bus. The pair will be reunited at Anfield.

Premier League clubs have been hit by a spate of injuries as top flight action returns this weekend after the international break...

The likes of Christian Eriksen and Victor Wanyama were expected to leave in the summer but both have remained in north London, with Pochettino insisting they are in his plans.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been rewarded for his side's perfect start to the season with the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August. Liverpool take on Newcastle United next.

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Sportsmail rounds up some of the hidden stories behind game. The EFL are set for a crackdown on clubs exploiting a Financial Fair Play loophole.

Roberto Firmino started on the bench for Liverpool's Premier League game against Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Monday's meetings at Thirsk, Worcester, Brighton and Kempton. 

It is a painful business being a hip replacement company in a pandemic, and Smith & Nephew, like the patients who are waiting for its products, has had little choice but to suffer in silence.

While we cannot predict the long-term impact, we do know that the survival of small and medium businesses will be critical to the recovery, says Sage's boss Steve Hare.

Anne Pitcher, the Selfridges managing director, replies bluntly when asked how it felt to turn the lights out and pull up the shutters on Oxford Street's most iconic store. 'Awful,' she says.

The Bundesliga's restart plans were thrown into fresh doubt on Saturday night when the second tier team Dynamo Dresden were placed into two weeks of quarantine.

The former Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham striker left the South American nation - where he is currently playing his football - to return to his homeland but got held up in Cotonou.

For Simon Jordan, who owned Crystal Palace between 2000 and 2010, he believes the 'best case scenario' is to lose this season and then return when the health of all involved is in no doubt.

New Delhi, May 10 () Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said 75 per cent of COVID-19 cases in the city are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms.The chief minister said the government has also issued an order for requisition of ambulances of private hospitals, adding that the decision has been taken in the wake of shortage of state-run ambulances."They (private ambulances) will have to be pressed into service when the government requires their service," Kejriwal said while addressing an online media briefing.The government has made arrangements for treatment of those at their homes with mild COVID-19 symptoms in accordance with the Centre's guidelines."Out of 6,923 COVID-19 patients, only 1,476 are admitted at hospitals, rest getting treatment at their homes and COVID-19 centres,"

Fighting between forces loyal to rival governments over Libya's capital intensified Saturday with heavy artillery shelling hitting the sole functioning airport in Tripoli, setting jet fuel tanks ablaze and damaging passenger planes, authorities in west Libya and the UN said. The Tripoli-based Transportation Ministry said one of the damaged aircraft had been scheduled to leave Tripoli to bring back Libyans stranded in Spain by the coronavirus lockdown. It blamed east-based forces fighting to take the capital for over a year for the attack. Libya has been in turmoil since 2011, when a civil war toppled long-time dictator Moammar Gadhafi, who was later killed. The country has since split between rival administrations in the east and the west, each backed by armed groups and foreign countries. Brega Petroleum Marketing Company said the shelling at Mitiga airport set its jet fuel tanks on fire. The company, which is part of Libya's National Oil Corporation, shared footage of apparent ...

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has refused to divulge details of his two meetings with suspected bookies before the Disciplinary Panel which handed him a three-year ban after a hearing, according to Board sources. According to the source, Akmal had a meeting with two unidentified men in Defence Housing Society in Lahore. "Umar claims both these gentlemen met him at parties thrown by friends in DHA. But he has refused to even tell the Anti-Corruption officials what was discussed at these meetings," a reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board told PTI. "Even when the Anti-Corruption officials first presented their report to him on the night between 19th and 20th February in Karachi, Akmal admitted he committed a mistake by not reporting the meetings to them but refrained from giving any details, the source said. Akmal was found guilty of two charges under the PCB Anti-Corruption Code and on April 27, he was banned from cricket activities till February 19, 2023. The 29-year-old has 14 ..

Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said the Maharashtra government should give permission to private vehicles for ferrying migrant labourers to their native places during the lockdown. Raising concern over migrant workers setting off for their hometowns on foot, Raut said they were falling sick and some have also died. "The labour class is walking back home, this is not a good picture. Their children are with them. Railways is not ready to operate trains for them. The state government should give permission to private vehicles to ply," Raut tweeted. "People are falling ill while walking. Some have died. Even then their walking hasn't stopped, the Rajya Sabha member further said. Sixteen migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks while returning to Madhya Pradesh were crushed to death by a goods train in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra in the early hours of Friday. The labourers, rendered jobless due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, had set off for their ...

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has proposed radical changes in the LBW laws, stating that a batsman should be given out leg before as long as the ball is hitting the stumps irrespective of the spot of its landing and impact. Chappell also said captains should agree on one way of working up the ball which will encourage swing bowling, even as the ICC is considering the use of artificial substances to shine the ball instead of sweat and saliva in post COVID-19 scenario. "The new lbw law should simply say: 'Any delivery that strikes the pad without first hitting the bat and, in the umpire's opinion, would go on to hit the stumps is out regardless of whether or not a shot is attempted'," he wrote in a column for ESPNcricinfo. "Forget where the ball pitches and whether it strikes the pad outside the line or not; if it's going to hit the stumps, it's out." The 76-year-old said the change in lbw law would attract expected criticism from the batsmen but it would make the game more ...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said 75 per cent of COVID-19 cases in the city are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms. The chief minister said the government has also issued an order for requisition of ambulances of private hospitals, adding that the decision has been taken in the wake of shortage of state-run ambulances. "They (private ambulances) will have to be pressed into service when the government requires their service," Kejriwal said while addressing an online media briefing. The government has made arrangements for treatment of those at their homes with mild COVID-19 symptoms in accordance with the Centre's guidelines. "Out of 6,923 COVID-19 patients, only 1,476 are admitted at hospitals, rest getting treatment at their homes and COVID-19 centres," Kejriwal added.

Are they members of a Church without caste hierarchy, or are they still Dalits, with all that it implies in Hinduism? Dalit Christians find that despite being a numerical majority in the faith in India, the promise of equality is as distant as before. They're taking their protests to Parliament this winter, reports Padmalatha Ravi.

For one-and-a-half lakh people, we have a committee of eight people to decide? Ramesh Ramanathan points to the irony of the allegedly empowered, but actually despairing urban citizen.