Factory growth hits ten-year high: Britain comes roaring back from pandemic slump as manufacturing soars Factories in Britain ramped up output at the quickest rate since late 2020 UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index hit a reading of 58.9 in March Optimism in Britain came in stark contrast to the mood across the Channel By Lucy … Read more
Britain will be vulnerable to coronavirus for another two years but the illness should become as manageable as flu in the future, Chris Whitty claimed today. England’s chief medical officer said vaccine manufacturers were still struggling to get basic supplies distributed around the world and were not yet fully equipped to deal with new variants. … Read more
Piers Morgan posted a sarcastic ‘April Fool’s Day’ tweet on Thursday as he made a dig at Good Morning Britain days after his exit from the show. Morgan, 55, famously left ITV’s GMB after saying he ‘didn’t believe a word’ of Meghan Markle’s account of experiencing racism and other charges against her husband Prince Harry’s … Read more
World climate summit in Britain may go virtual if countries struggle to vaccinate citizens and new Covid wave breaks out Glasgow is due to host climate summit this year with Covid-19 measures in place But some fear the sessions may have to be virtual due to too many uncertainties More than 20,000 delegates attended last … Read more
Britain is set to sizzle on hottest March day since 1968: Mini-heatwave will send temperatures soaring to 75F as nation enjoys new found freedoms… but prepare for Easter chill Across the south, temperatures are set to soar to 24C, beating the previous record set on March 29, 1968 Warmer weather coincides with the end to … Read more
Britain blows millions of taxpayer funds on foreign aid projects including anti-smoking lessons, ‘friendship benches’ and eco-hammams Taxpayers’ cash is being spent on things like ‘friendship benches’ in Zimbabwe More than £700,000 will allow people to discuss their mental health issues A further £1 million will be spent on health promotion activities in Asia By … Read more
The reality of plastic pollution was horrifically clear when this river overflowed. Trees and bushes along its banks were draped with ragged blue plastic bags. The pollution is tainting a pocket of nature in east London, a haven where kingfishers can be seen darting into the water, bream come to spawn and black poplars, Britain’s … Read more
Good Morning Britain fans turned on Alex Beresford this morning as he stepped into the presenter’s chair, just weeks after his on-air row with Piers Morgan, which ended with the host quitting the show. Beresford, 40, has been best known on the show for presenting the weather, but joined Kate Garraway front and centre on … Read more
Britain will enjoy balmy temperatures hitting 70F (21C) next week as the outdoor rule of six returns – but not before a brief cold snap from tonight which will bring sleet, hail and even snow. The Met Office said chilly air will sweep in today behind an active weather front bringing strong winds and heavy … Read more
Downing Street is warning of possible delays to items bound for the UK because of the stuck ship blocking the Suez Canal. Crews are frantically trying to dislodge the cargo carrier Ever Given – and the success or failure of the operation will have ramifications for British shoppers. Boris Johnson’s official spokesperson said today: ‘We are … Read more