Police anger over pay freeze could see officers enforce a ‘go-slow’ on 999 calls or ditch their guns on VIP duty, their federation warns Police Federation of England and Wales said it had no confidence in Priti Patel Officers are incensed over other pay increases for other public servants like NHS They are now considering … Read more
KIIS FM radio host Kyle Sandilands has said he is considering a ‘no jab, no job’ policy at his workplace once the Covid-19 vaccine is rolled out across Australia. During a discussion about the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, he said all staffers at The Kyle and Jackie O Show must get the shot once it’s available … Read more
London’s Borough Market has become the first outdoor space in the UK to legally enforce the wearing of face masks. From Monday, customers and vendors at the food and drink market will face a £50 fine if they do not wear a face covering in and around the stalls. Pictures taken in the market in … Read more
Ministers bow to pressure to enforce high British food standards in post-Brexit deals by beefing up farms watchdog to give them ‘stronger voice in UK trade policy’ Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) will be placed to scrutinise trade deals Report produced about impact on animal welfare and agriculture of future deals Move comes after warnings … Read more
Legoland is slammed for failing to enforce social distancing as footage shows huge crowd of parents and children packed onto outdoor terrace to watch live show The popular resort in Windsor was slammed as ‘not good enough’ after the video It showed the youngsters at the venue where the ‘Return to Skeleton Bay’ show is The … Read more
Boris Johnson’s new Covid marshals will not have the power of arrest but they will be able to enforce social distancing on the pavement ‘in a nice way’. The much derided ‘Covid marshals’ are already up and running in towns across the UK – but critics have been left ‘baffled’ by what the new role … Read more
Meet the covid marshals: Army of workers who will enforce new lockdown rules, check on pubs and restaurants and issue fines for those flouting social distancing Boris Johnson’s new army of Covid marshals are out in force today By Amie Gordon For Mailonline Published: 11:55 BST, 10 September 2020 | Updated: 12:08 BST, 10 September … Read more
England’s biggest council is considering adopting the so-called ‘Rooney Rule’, meaning at least one ethnic minority and one female candidate must be considered for all its job vacancies. Birmingham City Council was recently criticised for the lack of diversity among its own senior management, despite representing a city of 1.1 million people, just under half … Read more
Singapore police trial two pilotless drones to help enforce social distancing measures The drones were developed for Singapore police by Israeli company Airobotics The drones weigh 22lb, detect gatherings, & can stream footage to the police Two drones will be used on a three-and-a-half month trial over an industrial estate in the west of the … Read more
Boris Johnson today said police would enforce the the mandatory wearing of masks in indoor areas and social distancing rules. The PM vowed a ‘greater police presence’ after it emerged officers fined just 13 people for not wearing face coverings on public transport in a two-week period last month. He said masks musts be worn … Read more