Foreign holidays could trigger another lockdown because they risk bringing back vaccine-dodging coronavirus variants, experts warn. Boris Johnson has promised his ‘roadmap’ will end the crippling restrictions ‘once and for all’, as Britain marks a year since life as we knew it ground to a halt. But SAGE scientists say trips abroad this summer could … Read more
Headteachers warn pushy parents their child’s grades may be CUT if they try to bully teachers Ofqual says any attempt to interfere with assessments breaches the rules Exams watchdog added a pupil’s results can be quashed if malpractice found Schools and colleges will use a range of evidence to decide students’ grades By Julie Henry For … Read more
Why you should NEVER let a stranger take a photo of your dog: TikTok users warn of predators asking lone women for pictures to get their address from their pet’s collar London-based TikTok user recalled being approached in park two years ago She was walking her dog when a man asked whether he could take … Read more
Peers ‘warn threat of No Deal Brexit has resurfaced’ amid rising tensions with EU over Northern Ireland Report from Lords EU committee expected to warn No Deal Brexit ‘resurfaced’ Boris Johnson finally struck a trade deal with the bloc at the end of last year European Parliament is yet to ratify the terms with tensions … Read more
Ocean life is at risk from turbines: Ramping up wind power off British coast will cause loss of marine life by ‘urbanising the sea’, experts warn Building large numbers of turbines will require concrete foundations in seabed There are fears it will affect species like porpoises who are disturbed by drilling Sand eels will even … Read more
Vets have warned against a disturbing trend that’s been circulating on TikTok, in which people feed hot sauce to their dogs ‘to see their reaction’. In one video, a dog is clearly in discomfort but continues to chew on the sauce-covered chicken leg due to its innate love for meat. Another video shows a dog … Read more
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
What a bubbly nuisance! Experts warn of menace of hot tubs as accidental damage claims almost TREBLE in a year Accidental damage claims for hot tubs shot up by 188 per cent alone in 2019 Insurance claims Aviva has seen include grass strimmers slicing through them The insurer has also seen claims of engagement rings … Read more
Head of the NHS Confederation Danny Mortimer (pictured) said that official waiting list could swell to unprecedented levels Health bosses have warned of a ‘hidden’ waiting list of six million patients who haven’t come forward for treatment could flood NHS later this year. Head of the NHS Confederation Danny Mortimer said that official waiting list could … Read more
Deliveroo will reward its most loyal delivery riders with £10,000 bonus as unions warn gesture is ‘PR stunt’ that is ‘no compensation for poverty pay’ Delivery giant announced ‘thank you’ fund to launch with stock market floatation Riders will be eligible for range of payments of £10,000, £1,000, £500 and £200 All who have worked … Read more