Tory MPs demand law change to protect workers after landmark Uber case

Tory MPs demand law change to protect workers from ‘ruthless’ firms after Uber drivers won landmark case Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers must be treated as workers by company Landmark judgement means they should get minimum wage and paid holidays  Tories MPs pushing ministers for legislation to prevent ‘abuses’ against workers by ‘ruthless firms’  By William Cole … Read more

FDA analysis finds Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine does protect against COVID-19

BREAKING NEWS: FDA analysis finds Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine does protect against COVID-19 and could be approved as soon as FRIDAY An FDA analysis found Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine is safe to use and does protect against COVID-19 Officials found the vaccine was 68% effective against the variant in Brazil and 64% effective … Read more

Expert reveals how to protect your hair and scalp against this winter

We want our locks to look great all-year-round, but unfortunately winter can be seriously harsh on hair. Icy temperatures, dry air and blustery winds combined with central heating mean our scalps are more prone to dehydration and dryness. However, keeping your scalp healthy and hydrated needn’t be a hard task according to top trichologist Stephanie … Read more

Michael Gove vows to protect British fishing – as exporters warn of increased delays and costs

Michael Gove says the UK will do ‘whatever is required’ to protect British fishing in row with Brussels over post-Brexit exports – as increasing number of exporters say they are facing delays and rising costs Gove acknowledged ‘bureaucratic obstacles’ to negotiate with Brussels Conservative MPs among those raising concerns over extra paperwork and costs New … Read more

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds backs new laws to protect cash

Labour shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds calls for law to save cash before ‘time runs out’ By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 9 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 9 February 2021 Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds is today calling for an urgent end to the ‘uncontrolled retreat of cash’. In a letter … Read more

Gavin Williamson slams chairman of student watchdog for failing to protect free speech on campuses 

Gavin Williamson slams outgoing chairman of student watchdog for failing to protect free speech on Britain’s campuses Gavin Williamson criticised Office for Students for not protecting free speech He said under Sir Michael Barber ‘little regulatory action’ has been taken In a letter, he urged Lord Wharton of Yarm to ‘use the full range of its powers’ … Read more

UK newspaper editors call on government to protect FOI Act

Newspapers and publishers have today united to urge MPs to investigate the Government’s ‘disgraceful’ obstruction of legitimate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Boris Johnson has said he supports press freedom in Britain but an investigation has revealed that his Government operates a secretive taxpayer-funded ‘Clearing House’ allegedly stifling disclosure of data. Today civil servants have … Read more

British newspaper editors call on the government to protect the Freedom of Information Act

Newspapers and publishers have today united to urge MPs to investigate the Government’s ‘disgraceful’ obstruction of legitimate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Boris Johnson has said he supports press freedom in Britain but an investigation has revealed that his Government operates a secretive taxpayer-funded ‘Clearing House’ allegedly stifling disclosure of data. Today civil servants have … Read more

Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley quits social media for good to protect her mental health

Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley quits social media for good to protect her mental health after seeing her friends become ‘completely addicted’ By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 14:39 GMT, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 14:39 GMT, 6 February 2021 Daisy Ridley has revealed she’s quit social media for good in a bid to protect her … Read more