DOMINIC LAWSON: Boris Johnson & Co have made Covid mistakes but when will scientists admit THEIRS?

When it comes to consistency over the coronavirus, who do you trust more: the scientists or the politicians? I guess the over-whelming majority would say: ‘Not the politicians, that’s for sure.’ It’s true that the Government appears to have changed direction on numerous occasions, always expressing the highest confidence in its new measures, while failing … Read more

Officials admit they have no idea how many honours recipients paid for help to get awards

Whitehall officials have no idea how many recipients of honours have paid vast sums for help to get their awards, a Daily Mail investigation reveals. The damning findings bring the entire honours system ‘into disrepute’, MPs have warned. Specialist firms boast they can improve your chances of getting an honour dramatically, charging clients up to … Read more

Mallorca and Ibiza are already preparing for a THIRD wave of coronavirus, health officials admit

Mallorca and Ibiza are already preparing for a THIRD wave of coronavirus, health officials admit Health chiefs are unable to predict whether it will arrive this month or Christmas  Shock admission comes despite the success of suppressing the second curve  Balearic government says it is making plans to deal with anticipated third wave Officials said … Read more

Abbey Clancy and husband Peter Crouch admit they suffered financial loss during lockdown

Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouch suffered a financial loss during the coronavirus lockdown, according to their filed accounts. The celebrity couple’s finances were hit hard by the pandemic as they lost out on  lucrative work deals when the nation came to a halt. Abbey, 34, and her other half Peter, 39, reportedly told … Read more

Ministers admit they are bracing for unemployment to hit FOUR MILLION

Ministers admit they are bracing for unemployment to hit FOUR MILLION within months – as pubs warn they face laying off a QUARTER of staff Office for Budget Responsibility predicted unemployment could hit four million Therese Coffey said Department for Work and Pensions preparing on that basis But she said ministers ‘genuinely hope we don’t … Read more

Dirty WFH secrets! Millions of workers admit going to the TOILET while on a conference call at home

Dirty WFH secrets! Millions of workers admit having a bath or going to the TOILET while on a conference call at home, says new study Nationwide poll of 2,000 workers found 16 per cent confessed to getting in tub  A further 32 per cent admitted to being on a conference call while on the toilet  … Read more

Officials admit plan for tougher sentencing for worst offenders will cost £385,000 per inmate 

£1bn bill to keep serious criminals in jail for longer: Officials admit plan for tougher sentencing for worst offenders will cost £385,000 per inmate An extra £1billion will be spent to keep serious criminals in prison for longer Sexual and violent offenders will serve at least two thirds rather than half a term Justice Secretary … Read more

Bill for BBC stars’ pay soars by £1m: Bosses admit that 76 presenters earn more than Prime Minister

Bill for BBC stars’ pay soars by £1m: Corporation faces call for curbs as bosses admit that 76 presenters including Gary Lineker and Lauren Laverne earn more than the Prime Minister Annual report reveals 76 BBC presenters earn more than PM’s wage of £150,000 Biggest earners include DJ Lauren Laverne and sports broadcaster Gary Lineker It … Read more

Female lingerie tycoon, 39, launches legal fight to force Garrick Club to admit women

The Garrick Club is one of the oldest gentlemen’s clubs in the world. Founded in 1831, its past members include Charles Dickens, HG Wells, JM Barrie, AA Milne, Kingsley Amis, Charles Charles Kean, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, and Laurence Olivier The Club was named in honour of the actor David Garrick (pictured), whose acting and management … Read more

Ant & Dec admit there was ‘a real chance they’d never work together again’ amid Ant’s issues

Ant & Dec have admitted they nearly ended their professional relationship for good  when Ant was struggling with personal issues a few years ago. Speaking during an interview on The One Show on Wednesday night, the presenting duo – both 44 – reflected on the period between 2017-2019 when Ant went to rehab twice and … Read more