Ben Fogle, 47, gets his Covid jab early because he and his wife are classed as as carers for their epileptic daughter Ben Fogle gets coronavirus jab and says how lucky developed world is to have it The TV star has climbed Mount Everest and has also crossed the Sahara desert But the adventurer admitted … Read more
Uber faces paying millions of pounded in compensation to up to 60,000 drivers after the Supreme Court ruled today that they are ‘workers’ and are entitled to minimum wage and holiday pay in a landmark decision that could have seismic implications for the gig economy. Seven justices ruled on the latest round of a long-running … Read more
Uber must treat drivers as workers and NOT self-employed contractors, say Supreme Court justices as they rule against taxi app firm By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 09:53 GMT, 19 February 2021 | Updated: 10:06 GMT, 19 February 2021 Supreme Court justices have ruled against Uber operating companies and concluded that drivers should be classed … Read more
Defendants in court are classed as key workers so their children can continue going to school, ministers confirm Defendants ‘count as key workers’, wrote justice minister Chris Philip on Monday He said jurors, witnesses and lawyers are also entitled to send children to school Measures in March did not specify defendants could apply for key … Read more
Who says there’s no egrets? Beautiful wetland birds no longer classed as rare as they flock into Britain So many have been spotted across Britain they will no longer be classed as rarity BirdGuides recorded 8,300 reports of great white egrets in 2020 Of these, about 2,300 were first time they had been seen in … Read more
Sam Faiers was allowed to celebrate her 30th birthday with sister Billie and their mum Suzie Wells in London as it as classed as ‘work’ despite the coronavirus crisis. The TV personality, 29, was able to celebrate with her loved ones in London on Saturday because they were filming The Mummy Diaries, despite the strict rules against people … Read more
Narcissists classed as key workers during the Covid pandemic thrived because it made them feel like ‘heroes’ and ‘gave them a chance to shine’ Essential workers were hailed for their work during the coronavirus pandemic But a study found those who were narcissistic particularly enjoyed their role Being labelled as a hero made them feel special and … Read more
That’s nuts! Woman is fined £120 for feeding squirrels because it is classed as ‘littering’ in London park Martyna Lachut said mother Maria was fined for feeding squirrels in Hounslow Maria was told it is considered littering by enforcement officer in Lampton Park Council said feeding squirrels encourages pests and is therefore a health hazard … Read more
Twenty Republican senators sent a letter to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking that the abortion pill be deemed dangerous. The letter centers around a drug taken to abort an early pregnancy known as Mifeprex or by its generic name mifepristone. Led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the lawmakers call on Commissioner Stephen … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more