Foreign holidays could soar in price to give UK flights a lift with higher taxes after lockdown ends, sources warn Boris Johnson unveiled plans to slash duty on international flights last week Sources claim it’s likely to be paid for by increasing charges on foreign flights Consultation to look into ‘increasing the number of international … Read more
During the earliest years of planet Earth, as our world was still forming, icy comets were essential sources of carbon that may have kick-started life, a new study claims. University of Minnesota astronomers have taken infrared observations of Comet Catalina, a comet that visited our solar system in 2016, to undertand whether comets played a … Read more
Meghan faces new claims she ‘went mental’ over personalised blankets for Sandringham shoot guests because they weren’t the right shade of red’ Duchess of Sussex ‘went mental’ at her personal assistant, it has been claimed Meghan hosted a party at Sandringham for friends of Prince Harry, reports say The duchess wanted embroidered red blankets for … Read more
Meghan faces new claims she ‘went mental’ over colour of embroidered personalised blankets for Sandringham guests because they weren’t the right shade of red’ Duchess of Sussex ‘went mental’ at her personal assistant, it has been claimed Meghan hosted a party at Sandringham for friends of Prince Harry, reports say The duchess wanted embroidered red … Read more
From chia seeds to kale leaves, several trendy ‘superfoods’ have gained in popularity in recent years. And a new study suggests that the next superfood to take the UK by storm could be the potato bean. The wild plant is high in protein and fibre, and could be grown in the UK and offer an … Read more
Tokyo Olympics chief ‘will QUIT’ after sparking sexism row by declaring ‘annoying’ women ‘talk too much’ Yoshiro Mori, an ex-prime minister, is set to quit the Tokyo organising committee His remark about women ‘talking too much’ last week set off a storm of criticism The 83-year-old told Japanese TV that ‘I cannot let this prolong … Read more
Whitehall sources last night vowed that all over-50s could be vaccinated by the end of March as figures show that more than three million people have already received the Covid jab. The Government is preparing to more than double the pace of the vaccine roll-out next week, with vaccines for as many as half a … Read more
Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine is expected to be approved within days of Christmas, raising hopes that millions of people a week could soon be being inoculated. Senior Whitehall sources are said to believe that the Medicines and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency will authorise the vaccine on December 28 or 29. They are waiting for the final … Read more
Mastermind celebrities CHEAT! BBC admits stars who grace famous black chair for ‘TV’s toughest quiz’ are told which websites and books to revise for their specialist subject before show Claims celebrities are given heads up about sources used for making questions Before taking to black chair contestants are told where to study for their subject … Read more
Government sources warn a No Deal Brexit is more likely than the public expects Face-to-face negotiations resumed after Michel Barnier arrived in London It is understood that ‘significant gaps’ remain on several issues including fishing British team keen to stress will not ‘sell out’ Britain’s sovereignty to secure a deal By Anna Mikhailova Deputy Political … Read more