Less than three quarters of pupils were in secondary school classes the week before Christmas as the number of students in state schools across England plummeted, official figures show. Seventy-two per cent were in secondary school classes on December 16, down from 80 per cent the week before, according to the Department for Education. Attendance … Read more
Hardy revellers across Britain have braved lockdown restrictions, freezing temperatures and even the mutant Covid virus to enjoy a few hours of freedom. In York, a number of people dressed in festive garb were spotted in the city centre, though numbers were definitely down on previous years. Several people posed, though with shops reporting massive … Read more
Liam Gallagher has shared his disbelief at being asked to two festivals in Wuhan next year despite not even being able to spend Christmas with his family in the UK. The Oasis star, 48, took to Twitter to share his frustration after it was announced on Saturday that London would be going into strict Tier … Read more
The always eccentric Katy Perry is bestowing an early Christmas ‘TREE(T)’ on her fans. The 36-year-old singer released a soulful rendition of I’ll Be Home For Christmas mixed with her song Cozy Little Christmas on Instagram with a playful video twist. Dressed up like a Christmas tree in honor of the Disney Holiday Sing-along, the … Read more
Where will be in the new Tier 4 from midnight? Kent Buckinghamshire Berkshire Surrey (excluding Waverley) The boroughs of Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth, Rother and Hastings All 32 London boroughs and the city of London. Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton, Peterborough Hertfordshire Essex (excluding Colchester, Uttlesford and Tendring). Boris Johnson dramatically cancelled Christmas for millions … Read more
Model Steph Claire Smith breaks down in tears as she reveals she’s won’t be celebrating Christmas with her family as she has to quarantine after visiting Sydney’s northern beaches By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:55 GMT, 19 December 2020 | Updated: 04:55 GMT, 19 December 2020 Fitness model Steph Claire Smith broke … Read more
Model Steph Claire Smith breaks down in tears as she reveals she’s won’t be celebrating Christmas with her family as she has to quarantine after visiting Sydney’s northern beaches By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:55 GMT, 19 December 2020 | Updated: 04:55 GMT, 19 December 2020 Fitness model Steph Claire Smith broke … Read more
While Britons are facing tightening restrictions in the run-up to the bleakest of Christmases, revellers on the other side of the world are making the most out of the festive season. In Sydney, the streets are thronging with people being merry and kissing under the mistletoe as residents of the Australian city bask in its … Read more
Goldman’s Xmas message – No more pale male boards: International boss Richard Gnodde talks of his childhood in apartheid South Africa By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 11 December 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 11 December 2020 One of Goldman Sachs’ most senior bankers has called for companies to step up … Read more
Supermarkets set for £12bn Xmas bonanza: Families to spend £387m every day By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:53 GMT, 8 December 2020 | Updated: 21:53 GMT, 8 December 2020 Supermarkets are set for a £12billion Christmas shopping bonanza as families stuck at home splash out record sums on food and drink. The … Read more