A quarter of England’s hospitals were treating a ‘dangerous’ number of Covid patients in the run up to Christmas, official figures show amid the looming threat of a third national lockdown. MailOnline’s analysis of NHS England data reveals at least a fifth of general beds at 37 trusts were filled by Covid patients in the … Read more
You look as fresh as a daisy for someone who’s spent the night counting fish,’ Boris Johnson joked to Ursula von der Leyen as he began the tele-conference that finally brought Britain’s Brexit purgatory to an end. The Prime Minister’s ability to strike up an unlikely rapport with the daughter of one of the EU’s … Read more
Domestic violence cases could spiral this Christmas as the country hunkers down, the Director of Public Prosecutions has warned. Max Hill QC said Tier Four restrictions and limits on visiting family and friends will bring ‘further jeopardy to those suffering abuse’ after a year in which offences have surged. It comes as research out today suggests … Read more
‘The show deserves fresh voices’: Outgoing Woman’s Hour presenter Jane Garvey says producers are in danger of focusing on transgender debate at expense of other issues Jane Garvey is leaving the Radio 4 programme after 13 years as its presenter Garvey said trans issues were ‘a very, very difficult area’ but not ‘the most controversial … Read more
The three ages when alcohol poses the greatest danger: Effect of booze on the brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s, research shows Researchers have pinpointed three stages when alcohol is the most damaging Effect of booze on brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s Alcohol use disorders was one of … Read more
Test of national interest: At long last a British government is taking seriously the risk from overseas takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMER By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:12 GMT, 10 November 2020 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 10 November 2020 At long last a British government is taking seriously the risk to Britain’s national … Read more
China is on the brink of ‘world domination’ and Europe needs to wake up to the danger, a former German spy chief has said. Gerhard Schindler said Beijing was ‘very cleverly’ spreading its influence across Europe, Asia and Africa – warning that its technology is now so advanced that Germany cannot tell if it is … Read more
The Bachelorette will kick off its sixth season on Wednesday night with sisters Elly and Becky Miles sharing the lead. And while having siblings front the season is a first for the franchise, the show is already set to be outdone by the upcoming American version of The Bachelorette. The sixteenth season of The Bachelorette … Read more
Is your school in Covid danger zone? Online tool lets parents check how close their children could be to nearest outbreaks in the area The new website is from the National Education Union and has every school Parents can type in the name and find out cases and restrictions in the area Bosses at the NEU … Read more
The Strictly Come Dancing tour is in danger of not happening ‘after celebrities said their fee was too low compared to the risk of touring’ after the Covid-19 pandemic. Traditionally after each series of the hit BBC show, the final six stars and a selection of professional dancers hit the road to dazzle live audiences around … Read more