Scientists call for clarity on claim that new Covid-19 variant strain is 70% more contagious 

‘Show us the evidence’: Scientists call for clarity on claim that new Covid-19 variant strain is 70% more contagious Boris Johnson was urged to publish clear evidence of coronavirus data last night  Said new variant may be up to 70 per cent more transmissible than other strains Professor Carl Heneghan expressed his scepticism over the … Read more

HAMISH MCRAE: Brexit clarity will see businesses adapt

Let’s look forward. We have no idea which way the coin will fall over our trade relationship with Europe, but can have a feeling for how our trading relationships will shift in the coming years.  Whatever happens we will be trading less with Europe and more with the rest of the world.  There are a … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon blasts Rishi Sunak over lack of furlough ‘clarity’ for Scots workers

Nicola Sturgeon blasts Rishi Sunak over furlough for Scotland claiming there is STILL a lack of ‘clarity’ over whether plan to pay 80 per cent of wages extends to the country She attacked a lack of ‘clarity’ over whether 80% vow counted in Scotland English workers will get the payments for four weeks from tomorrow … Read more

Betrayal review: Directed with admirable clarity

While Betrayal starring Nancy Carroll and Edward Bennett doesn’t have the emotional punch of last year’s revival, it is directed with admirable clarity By Robert Gore-Langton for Event Magazine Published: 22:00 BST, 24 October 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 24 October 2020 Betrayal Theatre Royal Bath                    … Read more

Tory grandees slam government’s ‘unfair’ lack of clarity over France quarantine

Senior Conservative MPs have slammed the government for their ‘unfair’ lack of clarity over quarantine plans, amid fears that France could be added to the list after a spike in infections. Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs, and former party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith have called for a ‘proper … Read more

Calls for clarity on face masks after Boris Johnson said ‘stricter’ approach is needed in England

Health experts have backed moves to make face masks compulsory in shops and pubs in Britain after Boris Johnson said a ‘stricter’ approach is needed in England – but critics have demanded ‘clear’ guidance after weeks of changing advice.  The government is considering following Scotland’s lead by making them mandatory in shops, as experts say indoor … Read more

Cancer charities demand clarity on No 10’s shielding advice

Charities today demanded clarity over No 10’s shielding advice, amid claims at-risk Britons will be able to stop self-isolating in six weeks. All 2.2million ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ Brits will be told they no longer need to isolate at home from the end of July, it was reported last night. Macmillan Cancer Support’s policy director called … Read more