Health Secretary confirms anyone who self-isolates because of coronavirus WILL get sick pay 

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,700 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 81,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

JUUL patents AI-powered device to curb addiction by releasing smaller amounts of nicotine

JUUL has been called ‘highly addictive’, but the firm may be developing a new product that helps users kick the habit once and for all. The San Francisco company filed a patent that describes an artificial intelligence powered product that delivers fewer nicotine amounts to the user by learning their smoking habits over time. The … Read more

Teacher sends staff email telling them library is sh*t on Thursdays

School’s head of literacy cringes after accidentally sending an all-staff email telling them the library is s*** on Thursdays – prompting other teachers to share their own howlers Amanda Morris, an Assistant Principal at John Cabot School in Bristol, shared with her Twitter followers the unfortunate email she’d sent to ALL staff Promoting World Book … Read more

‘Mysterious’ Mayfair property scion Jamie Reuben enjoys an ultra-luxe lifestyle

He’s single, in his 30s, and stands to inherit a £19 billion fortune. But unlike many other mega-rich men about town, you’ve probably never even heard his name.  Indeed such is the intrigue surrounding Jamie Reuben, son of Mumbai-born property magnate Simon, one half of the fabulously wealthy Rueben Brothers, that Tatler today dubbed the … Read more

Jacob Rees-Mogg triggers another Tory snacks backlash

‘Another PR disaster waiting to happen’: Jacob Rees-Mogg triggers fresh Tory snacks backlash as he posts picture of him eating Walkers crisps prompting calls for a boycott after Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Twitter war over using Yorkshire Tea Jacob Rees-Mogg hits back at Twitter ‘cancel culture’ with Walkers crisps tweet Was responding to article setting out … Read more

UK’s airports ranked by Points Guy UK, with Glasgow No1, Heathrow second and Stansted bottom

The best and worst airports across the UK have been named in a new study, with Glasgow Airport taking the top podium position and London Stansted languishing in last place. The ranking has been produced by flight tips site The Points Guy UK in an inaugural annual report after an ‘extensive review’ of the largest … Read more

Bizarre moment man deadlocks his ex-girlfriend’s car with the keys inside

Bizarre moment man deadlocks his ex-girlfriend’s car with the keys inside and a tumble dryer on the roof after accusing her of cheating Adam Lapworth filmed himself as he put the key in the ignition and locking car Vehicle is seen packed full of belongings and with furniture piled up around it A friend wrote: … Read more

Hong Kong gives £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy 

Hong Kong will give £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy Financial secretary Paul Chan announced the plan in the government’s budget The economy has suffered amid pro-democracy protests and coronavirus fears Chan announced the budget as democracy campaigners protested outside    By James Mills for MailOnline … Read more

Dashcam shows New Mexico cop saving a choking baby’s life

Dramatic dashcam video shows New Mexico police officer saving a choking 11-month-old baby’s life after racing through traffic and performing first aid on the side of a highway New Mexico State Police officer Mario Herrera saved 11-month-old Elikai’s life in Espanola on February 2 Dashcam video showed him speeding through traffic after hearing a 911 call from the boy’s … Read more

Is Britain heading for a coronavirus lockdown amid confusion over dangers from Europe

Coronavirus chaos and confusion is gripping almost every part of British life today as schools defied the Government and closed, big businesses shut down and major sporting events faced postponement because of the explosion of cases in Europe. Travellers to and from Britain are in limbo about whether they should cancel their business or holiday travel for … Read more