Vaccines recommended for younger children in the UK December 22, 2021 A new formulation of the Pfizer BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in children aged five to 11.
Brits ‘substantially’ more likely to experience food shortages than EU neighbours December 22, 2021 Brits are “substantially” more likely to have experienced food shortages in recent weeks in comparison with the UK’s European neighbours, according to the latest figures. Some 56 per cent of the UK have been met with fewer options for food, clothing, certain toys and electronic devices, a study by YouGov has found, as the country’s [...]
Former PM Tony Blair calls unvaccinated ‘not just irresponsible’ but ‘idiots’ December 22, 2021 Former prime minister Tony Blair said those that refuse a Covid-19 vaccine are ‘idiots’, as around one third of Londoners remain unvaccinated. “If you’re not vaccinated and you’re eligible… You’re not just irresponsible, you’re an idiot,” Blair told Times Radio today. “It is in their own interest, never mind the public.” It is thought the [...]
Met refers itself to watchdog over Downing Street Christmas party scandal December 22, 2021 The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to a watchdog for police over how it handled an alleged Christmas party in Downing Street last year during Covid restrictions, according to reports. Baroness Jones, a member of the Green Party, submitted a complaint over the Met’s refusal to investigate reports of an unlawful Christmas gathering at No.10 [...]
Khan to hike Londoners council tax bills by £31 in bid to save TfL from ‘collapse’ December 22, 2021 Council tax could be hiked by £31.93 next year under London mayor Sadiq Khan’s plans to save the capital’s transport system from collapse. In his budget proposal today, Khan set out that £20 of the council tax increase will be pumped into Transport for London (TfL) after battling with a funding blackhole. The transport network [...]
Action by competition watchdog frees leaseholders from costly contract terms December 22, 2021 Leaseholders of housebuilder Taylor Wimpey will no longer be subjected to ground rents that double every ten years after action by competition watchdog.
Police release CCTV images in search for missing student Harvey Parker December 21, 2021 Police searching for a missing 20-year-old have released new CCTV images as they appeal for further information. Harvey Parker was last seen leaving Heaven Nightclub in Westminster at around 2.15am on Friday 17 December. The Met Police said that there was “nothing to indicate any reason for him to go missing.” Additional CCTV shows Harvey, [...]
Putin warns of military response to ‘aggressive’ Nato as invasion fears rise December 21, 2021 Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Nato he will respond “harshly to hostile steps”, amid escalating fears the country could invade Ukraine.
Boris Johnson rules out any further restrictions before Christmas December 21, 2021 The Prime Minister has confirmed that the government will not introduce any further Covid restrictions in England before Christmas, but cautioned that the situation remains “finely balanced” thereafter. In a video posted on Twitter from Downing Street, Boris Johnson delivered a message ensuring “people can go ahead with their Christmas plans” and said that the [...]
PM to make lockdown decision by Christmas Eve December 21, 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to make an announcement in the next 48 hours on whether to impose "circuit-breaker" restrictions in England to stem the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.