ALEX BRUMMER: Bailey deserves the benefit of the doubt over LC&F

As a rule, public servants rarely apologise, even when faced with world-class mistakes.  Montagu Norman never said sorry for putting Britain back on the gold standard in 1925 and there was no mea culpa from the late Eddie George over the Barings implosion in 1995. In that context, the apology by Andrew Bailey to bondholders … Read more

Sizewell C nuclear plant in doubt as China ponders pulling out

Sizewell C nuclear power station, thrown into doubt as China ponders pulling out of £20bn project By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 11 December 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 11 December 2020 China is considering pulling out of the Sizewell C nuclear plant in a move that throws the future of … Read more

Future of 13th century church thrown into doubt by Kent’s new 27-acre Brexit lorry park

The future of a historic Grade I-listed church has been thrown into doubt after the Government bought neighbouring land and are converting it into a Brexit lorry park. On surrounding land near medieval St Mary’s Church, in Sevington, Kent, construction is well underway for a large customs clearance depot with room for up to 2,000 … Read more

EU’s vaccine regulator casts doubt on fast UK approval of Pfizer jab

European politicians and health chiefs last night criticised Britain’s decision to be the first country to approve Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. UK watchdogs took just a fortnight to approve the jab following the announcement of successful final trial results. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency insisted its emergency approval procedure did not cut corners.  Health … Read more

EU’s vaccine regulator casts doubt on UK’s speedy approval of Pfizer jab

European politicians and health chiefs last night criticised Britain’s decision to be the first country to approve Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. UK watchdogs took just a fortnight to approve the jab following the announcement of successful final trial results. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency insisted its emergency approval procedure did not cut corners.  Health … Read more

Delta CEO casts doubt on travel corridor between New York and London

Delta CEO casts doubt on travel corridor between New York and London calling the idea ‘complicated’ – just days after United commenced four-week pilot scheme between the two cities Delta CEO Ed Bastian raised doubt on the London to New York travel corridor in an interview with Britain’s Financial Times It comes amid pressure for   … Read more

Dominic Cummings’ reform plans in doubt with impending departure

Dominic Cummings’ impending departure leaves question marks over some of the key policies he has been driving through. The maverick No10 chief has been the main influence on an array of issues since Boris Johnson became PM. Many of his pet projects were the subject of extensive blogs he wrote even before entering government.   But … Read more

Dominic Cummings’ reform plans in doubt as PM signals ‘softer’ approach

Dominic Cummings’ impending departure leaves question marks over some of the key policies he has been driving through. The maverick No10 chief has been the main influence on an array of issues since Boris Johnson became PM. Many of his pet projects were the subject of extensive blogs he wrote even before entering government.   But … Read more

Dominic Raab says US election result ‘beyond reasonable doubt’

Dominic Raab insists US election result is ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ and dismisses fears Boris Johnson and Joe Biden will not get along after backlash over PM’s past comments about Barack Obama No10 is busy war gaming the crucial first phone call between PM and Joe Biden  Sources close to Democratic campaign questioned if Mr Johnson … Read more

Love Island Australia’s future in doubt after Sophie Monk moves to 10

Love Island Australia’s future in doubt after host Sophie Monk appears on rival network 10’s The Masked Singer… but Nine says no decision has been made about the show yet By J. Peterson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:30 BST, 25 August 2020 | Updated: 02:35 BST, 25 August 2020 The future of Channel Nine’s … Read more