New Covid-19 variant: Pandemic ‘far from over’, says Health Secretary November 26, 2021 The pandemic is “far from over”, health secretary Sajid Javid has said today, in response to the new variant Nu that has raised global concerns. The new B.1.1.529 Covid-19 strain has now been found in Belgium, Israel and Hong Kong. “One of the lessons of this pandemic has been that we must move quickly [...]
France un-invites Priti Patel over migrant crisis November 26, 2021 The French government have uninvited the UK Home Secretary from a meeting of European interior ministers and the European Commission, after Boris Johnson asked them to “take back” undocumented migrants who cross the Channel to the UK, according to reports. “We find the open letter from the British prime minister unacceptable … Thus, Priti Patel [...]
New Covid variant ‘worst one yet’ as South Africa travel ban to be imposed this week November 25, 2021 Travel restrictions with South Africa are to be introduced from Friday as UK experts have dubbed a new Covid variant the worst one so far. The UK Health Security Agency said that the variant – named B.1.1.529 – has a spike protein dramatically different to the one in the original coronavirus that Covid vaccines are [...]
Total number of Covid cases surpasses 10m as restrictions return to Europe November 25, 2021 UK surpasses 10m total Covid cases as one-third of care home residents haven’t had booster jab The total number of Covid cases in the UK has now hit 10m while many care home residents are yet to receive their third vaccine. Total cases since the start of the pandemic stand at 10,021,497, according to the [...]
Exclusive: Shaun Bailey talking up chances of Tory peerage from Boris Johnson November 25, 2021 Former London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey has been talking up his prospects of being in the House of Lords next year, according to multiple well-placed Tory sources, after apparent assurances from Boris Johnson that he would be given a peerage. One senior Conservative party source said Bailey told people at numerous Tory dinners that Number [...]
UK to work with France to ‘break link’ between migrants and people-smugglers November 25, 2021 The UK is set to work with France to ‘break the business model’ of people-smuggling and bring gangs to justice, Home Secretary Priti Patel has said this afternoon. It follows 27 people dying at sea yesterday, while making the treacherous crossing between France and the UK. The number includes seven women, one of whom was [...]
Campaigners outraged as government rejects mobile phone mast overhaul November 25, 2021 Community groups across the country are set to miss out on millions of pounds in rent payments from telecoms giants for phone masts on their land after the Government rejected calls for a rule change.
EU agree common position to curb US tech giants November 25, 2021 EU countries agreed on a common position on new rules to curb the power of U.S. tech giants this morning, which will force them to do more to police their platforms for illegal content.
Plastic surgery ads aimed at children will be banned from next year November 25, 2021 Cosmetic surgery clinics will be banned from from targeting under-18s with plastic surgery ads following a crackdown by advertising watchdog in the UK.
French politician suggests people-smuggling bosses live in London November 25, 2021 At least 27 people died yesterday after a dinghy capsized while trying to cross the Channel to the UK, according to reports, while two people were rescued. A pregnant woman was among those who died in the tragic incident, according to rescuers. Around five people-smugglers have since been arrested. “In France what do we do? [...]