More than a quarter of people in the UK may refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus, a worrying survey reveals. Results will be released today for a global frontrunner vaccine, developed at Oxford University, showing whether it is safe and triggers a positive immune response. But shocking figures show, even if this first step is … Read more
‘Block that f****** car in’: Bizarre moment ‘bullying’ refuse workers surround couple’s car with 11 bins in ‘feud that started after row about where to leave them 10 YEARS ago’ Dustmen were caught on CCTV surrounding a car with black bins in Oldham Three workers walk towards the house and one says ‘Block that f***ing … Read more
Shoppers not wearing face masks are likely to be refused service under new Government rules. Ministers are drawing up guidance for shop managers on how to enforce the compulsory wearing of face coverings, which comes into force next week. It is expected to make clear they have the right to refuse customers service – just … Read more
The term ‘covidiot’ is a coronavirus-era slang term for someone who ignores recommendations to limit the spread of the deadly disease – and a new study reveals what makes these people dismiss the warnings. Researchers found that whether or not an individual decides to follow social distancing depends on how much information their working memory … Read more
One couple closed their new pub an hour after reopening on the day of the coronavirus lockdown. Another has lost a lot of money but its staff are very excited to finally get back to work. Here are just some reactions from landlords and landladies around Britain as they prepare for July 4 – including … Read more
Anger as police are warned refusing to take a knee could spark trouble: Force tells officers who refuse to kneel at Black Lives Matter protests they could ‘become a focus of protester attention’ Hertfordshire Constabulary has warned police officers about not taking the knee They say officers who do not make the solidarity gesture may … Read more
Patient, 34, dies after judge ruled he had right to refuse operation because he did not want to live with a permanent stoma bag A 34-year-old man made it clear he did not want to live with a permanent stoma Mr Justice Hayden ruled the man should be able to die because of this evidence … Read more
Britain has some of the world’s best food safety regulations. But it’s important to remember that when it comes to food scares and crises – from salmonella in eggs to listeria in cheese – we have had a chequered past. It took an extraordinary national effort to reach the enviable position we now hold, with … Read more
Ministers refuse to commit to closing ‘blatant’ loophole that allowed a gambling firm to dodge £3.5million fine after addict’s suicide Chris Bruney lost a total of £119,000 in the five days before his death, but instead of shutting his account Winner.co.uk plied him with cash bonuses and free bets Playtech tried to avoid punishment by closing … Read more
I am an owner of a small family business. Most staff work in a warehouse, while a few employees are located in a large office space. We’ve been working on skeleton staff for a number of weeks in the warehouse, keeping our staff safe with increased sanitiser points, distancing and that if anyone has the … Read more