Brexit: Shoppers despair as border chaos leaves food shortages

Shoppers have complained of empty shelves in UK supermarkets with alcohol and staples including broccoli, tomatoes and cheese all missing as new Brexit rules hampered lorry drivers bringing in food from the EU and left truckers stranded at Dover for three days or more.   Cauliflower packs, citrus fruit, aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, strawberries, raspberries, melons and blueberries … Read more

Despair as Nicola Sturgeon enforces ‘PROHIBITION’ on Scotland with 16-day booze ban

‘Do I need to learn a secret knock to buy beer now?’: Despair as Nicola Sturgeon enforces ‘PROHIBITION’ on Scotland with 16-day booze ban First Minister announced bars and restaurants across the central belt must close Sparked wry predictions of supermarket stampedes, mobs and final booze-ups  Covid crackdown north of the border was immediately branded … Read more

I love my boys more than life itself, but I’ve been so full of despair

This week, mother Olga Freeman appeared in court charged with the murder of her disabled son Dylan.  The ten-year-old she shared with her ex-husband and celebrity photographer Dean Freeman was, a neighbour said, autistic, used a wheelchair and unable to speak. Neighbours said Freeman had been struggling to care for the severely disabled boy during … Read more

Exam grades are in chaos, teachers are in despair, appeals are set for meltdown

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson issued a humiliating apology to millions of pupils last night – as fears grew of chaos in the A-level appeals process. A quarter of a million sixth-formers will get their results this morning after an 11th-hour change to the way grades are awarded. In an attempt to head off a rebellion … Read more

Royal aides despair that Covid-secure quarters in Balmoral are like ‘Colditz prison camp’

Don’t wish you were here: Royal aides despair that Covid-secure quarters in Balmoral are like ‘Colditz prison camp’ ‘Stir-crazy’ aides are preparing Balmoral for the Queen and Prince Philip’s arrival They have been banned from socialising to protect the royals from coronavirus The Queen and Prince Philip are expected within days and will stay for … Read more

Britons despair as it’s revealed hairdressers WON’T open until at least July 4

Britons have despaired over their scruffy hair as the government revealed salons and barbers will be closed for at least another month. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed hairdressers will reopen during phase three of the lifting of lockdown restrictions from July 4 at the earliest. It is a major blow for business owners and customers, … Read more

Despair engulfs High Street: Lockdown triggers record sales

Hundreds of High Street shops expected to close after lockdown ends, as retailers endure worst month on record By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 22:05 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 22:05 BST, 22 May 2020 Hundreds of High Street shops are expected to close after the lockdown ends, as retailers endured the … Read more

People who attend church are less likely to die from ‘despair’

Healthcare professionals who attend religious services at least once a week are less likely to die despair-related deaths such as suicide, a new study suggests. US researchers found women who attended religious services weekly had a 68 per cent lower risk of death from despair compared to those never attended.  Men who went to services … Read more

Viewers despair over chef Gordon Ramsay’s departure from MasterChef

‘I miss him already!’ Viewers despair over chef Gordon Ramsay’s departure from MasterChef and wish he was ‘a permanent fixture’ on the revamped cooking show By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 16:32 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 16:32 BST, 16 April 2020 Gordon Ramsay has been a huge hit with audiences on … Read more