Pregnant Rebecca Adlington revealed her sadness that her boyfriend Andrew Parsons was unable to accompany her to her 20-week scan recently. The former Olympic swimmer, 31, who is expecting a son with Andrew, proudly showed off her growing baby bump on Instagram in a tight white shirt, as she reflected on the changes COVID-19 has … Read more
Trapped Down Under: Scott Morrison says Australians won’t be allowed overseas for ‘the foreseeable future’ – and refuses to put a date on travel bubbles with any ‘safe’ countries Since 17 March this year Austalians have been banned from leaving the country The ban is in place until 17 December and may be extended beyond … Read more
Transgender women will still be allowed to play domestic rugby in England after the Rugby Football Union decided not to adopt the world governing body’s rules. The RFU decided ‘further scientific evidence’ was needed before rules about transgender players – adopted by World Rugby last week – could be taken on. In February, World Rugby launched … Read more
Transgender women will still be allowed to play domestic rugby in England after the Rugby Football Union decided not to adopt the world governing body’s rules. The RFU decided ‘further scientific evidence’ was needed before rules about transgender players – adopted by World Rugby last week – could be taken on. In February, World Rugby launched … Read more
No EFL team will be allowed to go bust because of the coronavirus crisis, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden as he slams Liverpool and Manchester United’s ‘power grab’ Premier League, English Football League yet to agree bailout for lower divisions Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden urged both sides to ‘get this deal over the line’ He … Read more
First-time buyers should be allowed to their pensions for cash to get on the property ladder, minister says Guy Opperman said he is exploring ways pensions could be used to fund deposits in a bid to help young savers locked out of the housing market UK savers cannot currently access defined contribution pensions before 55 The … Read more
The rise in state pension age to 66 today has reignited calls for people to be given the option of drawing it earlier, but on a reduced income. Increased unemployment and caring responsibilities among older people during the Covid-19 pandemic mean the idea should be looked at again, say some pension experts. Older people who want … Read more
Australia will welcome New Zealanders back into the country for the first time since March, allowing Kiwis to enter without being required to quarantine on arrival. The announcement came from Australian Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack on Friday, as Australian Covid-19 infections slow and Canberra seeks to revive its ailing economy. ‘I have just gotten … Read more
Before her breakout success on Dark Angel, Jessica Alba appeared in two 1998 episodes of Beverly Hills 90210, though the actress revealed the cast wasn’t exactly welcoming. The 39-year-old actress appeared on Hot Ones on Thursday, where she opened up about her role as pregnant teenager Leanne. She revealed that during her time on the set, … Read more
Union demands students ‘trapped in halls’ be allowed to return home from university and study online if they want as Covid outbreaks sweep UK campuses National Union of Students and University and College Union calls for action Bosses warned students left struggling to access food and wellbeing resources It comes after Boris Johnson said students … Read more