Today, Boris Johnson will take the first step on a ‘cautious – but irreversible’ journey towards bringing the country out of lockdown as he sets out his roadmap for the next few months. Cautious because of what happened in December last year when a short period of loosening caused a huge spike in cases; irreversible … Read more
Tory MPs lined up with business leaders last night to urge Boris Johnson to ‘be bold’ and accelerate the lifting of all lockdown restrictions. Pubs and restaurant owners said they needed to see light at the end of the tunnel after a devastating year for the hospitality industry. Former Conservative leader Lord Hague heaped further … Read more
Business chiefs warn Rishi Sunak one in four firms will make staff redundant if he does not extend furlough as they warn ‘pulling the plug’ now would be a ‘huge mistake’ because lockdown finishing line is now ‘within sight’ Furlough scheme is due to end in April and loan schemes closing end of March Business … Read more
Scientists urge ministers to agree on an ‘acceptable’ number of Covid-19 infections that the country could live with as a tolerable risk Government expert Professor Dame Angela McLean said that a ‘sensible discussion’ was needed about a tolerable level of risk from Covid McClean was giving evidence to Commons science and technology committee Many worried about … Read more
The City watchdog is facing a furious backlash over its handling of the Neil Woodford savings scandal. As the disgraced fund manager prepares to make an audacious comeback, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been accused of ‘dragging its feet’ over its investigation into the implosion of his investment empire. And campaigners, MPs and peers … Read more
Boris Johnson will come under pressure today from a newly-formed action group demanding that international travel resumes from May 1. It comes amid claims that the Government has in effect declared war on the travel industry with its advice that no one should book a holiday either in Britain or overseas. The new group, called … Read more
Buffy fans are calling out stars David Boreanaz and Alyson Hannigan for staying quiet amid the claims of abuse made against show creator Joss Whedon this week. Earlier this week Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia on the hit show, accused show creator Whedon of creating a ‘toxic’ atmosphere on set and ‘abusing his power’. And … Read more
Matt Hancock was today urged to ensure every vulnerable Briton gets their second dose of Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine within 12 weeks amid fears they may receive less protection if their top-up is delayed. A landmark study last night showed a single dose of the jab — made alongside drug giant AstraZeneca — was 76 … Read more
Ministers should urge people to wear facemasks OUTSIDE in parks and other crowded public areas, SAGE experts say Ministers being urged to encourage wearing of face coverings in outdoor areas Sage papers say rules should be tightened to slow the spread of the Kent variant Ability of face covering to block transmission difficult to quantify, … Read more
Viewers urge Cyrell Paule to fix her ‘exposed’ hair extensions during the Married At First Sight Grand Reunion By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 14:25 GMT, 31 January 2021 | Updated: 14:25 GMT, 31 January 2021 Cyrell Paule undeniably made her presence felt during Sunday’s Married At First Sight Grand Reunion, hurling a glass of … Read more