Boris Johnson unveiled firm plans for the UK to take in up to three million Hong Kong residents today as he blasted China over a draconian new clampdown on opposition. The Prime Minister hit out after the introduction of a landmark new security law giving the communist state sweeping powers to punish dissent in the … Read more
Beware a hasty house sale… Or why tempting agents’ offers to sell your home in a hurry can be a quick route to very big losses Homeowners being warned of a rise in rogue estate agents exploiting families They risk being tied into expensive long-term contracts with ‘quick sale’ firms Some cash home-buying firms offer … Read more
‘Who’s in charge of this plan. Is it you?’ How Boris Johnson and UK’s most senior civil servant Sir Mark Sedwill clashed over route out of lockdown – as one adviser calls the planning a ‘sh**show’ Boris Johnson and Sir Mark Sedwill said to have had a ‘tense’ stand off last week The PM and … Read more
Releasing 20–30 year-olds who no longer live with their parents could be the best route out of lockdown and avoid an ‘extraordinary recession’, experts suggested. This section of the population — unlike the older generations — is statistically less likely to die from coronavirus, or develop severe symptoms. Like many countries, the UK is presently … Read more
Coronavirus can survive on hard surfaces such as phone screens for up to a week and offers a potential route of infection, scientists warn. The hardy virus spreads via droplets released in coughs and sneezes and the residue can remain potent for seven days on surfaces such as handles and handsets. Experts warn phones could … Read more