British Olympic chiefs to speak to government about athlete vaccinations ahead of the Tokyo games… and still hope all competitors can receive both doses before flying to Japan All adults in the United Kingdom will be offered a first dose by late July Vaccines will be handed out by age once the priority groups have … Read more
Rugby League chiefs want Prince William to take over Harry’s beloved patronages and become the face of this year’s World Cup, according to reports. Prince William is said to be the current favourite to take up the role having previously worked alongside the league’s current chairman Simon Johnson. It comes after Harry was stripped of his … Read more
Hospitality sector chiefs last night insisted they are ready to welcome back customers for alfresco dining. Ahead of Boris Johnson’s speech tomorrow setting out a roadmap for reopening, leading restaurateurs, pub owners and chefs said they have spent months preparing to serve customers outdoors. But while they are demanding to be allowed back in business before … Read more
Business chiefs warn Rishi Sunak one in four firms will make staff redundant if he does not extend furlough as they warn ‘pulling the plug’ now would be a ‘huge mistake’ because lockdown finishing line is now ‘within sight’ Furlough scheme is due to end in April and loan schemes closing end of March Business … Read more
Research on how well various types of masks and face coverings protect against coronavirus has varied but experts and politicians have generally leaned towards the idea that the chance of some protection is better than none. In the UK, face coverings were first made mandatory in for public transport in June and later for shops … Read more
Roll up for the Marble Arch ‘mound’: Council unveils plans for 82ft-high HILL at the entrance to Oxford Street with panoramic views of Hyde Park, Mayfair and Marylebone in bid to coax visitors back to London this summer Dubbed the Marble Arch Mound, it will tower at 82ft for six months from summer Mound is … Read more
Heathrow chiefs warn of quarantine chaos as ‘significant gaps’ remain just hours before travellers are set to be locked in hotels The majority of those required to quarantine will arrive at Heathrow Airport But border staff say they are unaware of exactly what rules they will be enforcing Heathrow bosses say that gaps remain about how … Read more
US craze for wearing two masks at the same time is backed by health chiefs who say that it could reduce the potential spread of coronavirus particles Trend for double-masking – wearing two masks at same time – began in America President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both seen wearing two And last … Read more
Melrose chiefs refuse to appear in Parliament: Fury as GKN owners balk at MP probe GKN’s owners were in a standoff with MPs as a cross-party backlash grew against the decision to close its last British automotive plant Critics accuse Melrose of forcing through cuts despite earlier pledges to make the firm a ‘UK manufacturing … Read more
It’s not known what Tom Brady told Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu during their heated exchange in the first half of Super Bowl LV on Sunday, but whatever the seven-time NFL champion said, he apparently felt the need to apologize for it afterwards. As league sources told ESPN, Brady did apologize to Mathieu in a text message, … Read more