Boris Johnson bowed to massive pressure to drop the NHS surcharge for foreign health and care workers tonight. The PM declared that the levy will be dropped after senior Conservatives complained it was ‘immoral’ and ‘mean-spirited’ that those on the frontline of the coronavirus battle were being forced to pay. Hassan Akkad, a BAFTA award winning … Read more
The Syrian refugee hospital cleaner who tearfully shamed Boris Johnson into a U-turn over banning foreign workers from the NHS’ bereavement scheme today urged the Prime Minister to scrap the ‘inhumane’ charge forcing them to pay to use the health service. Hassan Akkad said he felt ‘stabbed in the back’ because of the treatment of … Read more
Boris Johnson’s reasoning for refusing to exempt foreign NHS workers from the healthcare surcharge began unravelling tonight when a top economist slapped down his suggestion it would cost hundreds of millions. The Prime Minister today hailed the £400 annual fee for migrants as a £900million revenue raiser, as he swatted away calls for the government … Read more
A glimmer of hope for your foreign holiday: Ministers draw up plans for free movement between low-risk countries… but you will still have to quarantine for 14 days when you return amid report lorry drivers will be main exemption from the rule The proposals would allow passengers to travel without pre-flight health checks or going … Read more
An ex-business partner of the former Green Beret behind the failed Venezuelan coup has revealed he boasted of having U.S. government support for his botched plan. Special forces veteran Jordan Goudreau, 43, told his close friend that he had a contract with the US State Department to ‘protect oil interests in Venezuela’, and claimed ‘we’re … Read more
Thousands of people receiving refunds for cancelled flights and holidays should check their credit card statements, as they may find they get less back than expected. Britons who book trips with holiday rental listing sites often find themselves being charged non-sterling transaction fees, with their cards billed in foreign currency. But many may be surprised … Read more
Four tourists including an American are discovered hiding in a cave in India where they have been for a MONTH after running out of money during coronavirus lockdown Tourists in India are discovered living in a cave after running out of money Some police officers in Rishikesh, northern India are ‘making tourists write lines’ The country … Read more
Britain spent £623million on foreign aid last year… to fund projects including wiping out giant mice on an island in the Atlantic and rebuilding a mosque in Egypt Britain’s foreign aid budget soared to a record £15.2billion in 2019 – up 4.3% UK paid 1 out of every £8 in foreign aid given by 29 … Read more
Revealed: Over 80% of Britons believe foreign travel will resume within six months, but only 60% of Americans agree Researchers quizzed 5,000 people in 17 countries about the future of travel A total of 84 per cent of Britons were confident of foreign travel before October Across Europe, 75% of people think international trips will … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer has made leadership rival Lisa Nandy his shadow foreign secretary as the new Labour leader announced a series of senior appointments to his top team – and ousted allies of Jeremy Corbyn. Sir Keir has handed massive promotions to shadow junior Treasury minister Anneliese Dodds who he has made his shadow chancellor … Read more