UK government set to lift the ban on controversial gene editing in agriculture

The UK government is expected to lift a ban which forbids the cultivation and sale of genetically edited plants and animals, according to reports.   A consultation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has been assessing the ban on the practice and concludes tomorrow.  As it stands, any and all genetic modification … Read more

Portugal taken OFF England’s travel ban red list but Qatar is added, Government announces 

Portugal is taken OFF England’s travel ban red list but Qatar is added, Government announces By William Cole For Mailonline Published: 18:06 GMT, 15 March 2021 | Updated: 18:06 GMT, 15 March 2021 Portugal will be removed from England’s travel ban red list but Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia and Qatar will be added, the Department for … Read more

Turkey is set to reopen to tourists and Portugal to be removed from travel ban ‘red list’ on Monday

Vaccinated Britons will be able to jet off to Turkey for a summer holiday once the Government’s Covid rules banning foreign holidays are lifted in May. Turkish tourism bosses are poised to allow tourists to holiday in the country if they have been vaccinated or can show proof of a negative coronavirus test. More than … Read more

Wales BANS English holidaymakers from visiting after it lifts tourism ban on March 27

Wales BANS English holidaymakers: First Minister Mark Drakeford lifts tourism ban on March 27 – but insists only Welsh people can stay in holiday lets Drakeford said holidays in Wales would be restricted to those living there Self-contained accommodation will be allowed to open on march 27 for Easter But same industry in England does … Read more

Worcester teacher who called girl pupils ‘gorgeous’ and rubbed their shoulders avoids ban

IT teacher who called girl pupils ‘gorgeous’, ‘princess’ and ‘little cherub’ and rubbed one’s neck and shoulders avoids classroom ban IT teacher Raymond Beardmore referred to pupils as ‘princess’ and ‘little cherub’ He made the comments while teaching at Stourport High School in Worcester Disciplinary hearing also heard he rubbed another pupil’s neck and shoulders A Teaching Regulation … Read more

Malaysia ends ban on letting Christians use the word ‘Allah’ to refer to their God

Malaysia ends ban on letting Christians use the word ‘Allah’ Malaysia banned Christians from using the word ‘Allah’ in 1986 on safety grounds But High Court has slapped down the rule, saying it infringes on right to religion  Came after Christian woman launched legal battle over religious texts in 2008  Christians in Malaysia say they … Read more

Call to ban ‘static’ demos: Police should have the power to stop stationary protests, watchdog says

Call to ban ‘static’ demos: Police should have the power to stop stationary protests by groups such as BLM and Extinction Rebellion, watchdog says Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services said forces should be able to ban ‘static’ demos in the same way as protest marches A report by the watchdog … Read more

Britons allowed to go abroad during the travel ban face £200 FINES if they fail to get a permit

Britons allowed to go abroad during the travel ban face £200 FINES if they arrive at the airport without a new permit from MONDAY – and could be ARRESTED if they lie on the form – under new plans to clamp down on illegal journeys By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 15:00 GMT, … Read more

Britons allowed to go abroad during the travel ban face £200 FINES if they fail to get a permit

Britons allowed to go abroad during the travel ban face £200 FINES if they arrive at the airport without a new permit under new plans to clamp down on illegal journeys By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 15:00 GMT, 5 March 2021 | Updated: 15:09 GMT, 5 March 2021 Travellers face being fined … Read more

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith would ban CAKE from schools in bid to tackle obesity 

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith would ban CAKE from schools in bid to tackle obesity Prue Leith says she would ban pupils eating in school apart from school meals The Bake Off judge says children won’t eat a full lunch if they bring in junk food She hit out at parents offering their … Read more