Lockdown: Downing Street garden photo was a ‘work meeting’, says No 10 December 20, 2021 A photo of Boris Johnson with more than a dozen people with wine and cheese in Downing Street’s garden last May has been called a “work meeting” by No 10. The image, first published by the Guardian, shows the prime minister with his wife and 17 other staff members at a time when there were [...]
Facebook warns 50k accounts about cyber hackers December 19, 2021 Facebook has warned around 50,000 users that they may have been targeted by "cyber mercenaries", as the company tries to stop private companies hired by authoritarian countries to spy on people.
New record of 830,000 Covid booster jabs administered in a day December 19, 2021 The number of jabs being delivered to patients in England has hit a new record with 906,656 people receiving vaccines yesterday.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid refuses to rule out new restrictions before Christmas December 19, 2021 Health Secretary Sajid Javid has refused to rule out a circuit breaker lockdown being introduced before Christmas.
Case dismissed: Downing Street in disarray as head of parties inquiry quits December 18, 2021 Simon Case will no longer lead the investigation into Downing Street parties last Christmas after reports his own office held one.
Scandal hit Johnson accepts responsibility for shock Lib Dems by election win December 17, 2021 The Lib Dems have capitalised on recent scandals which have rocked the government to pull off a win in the North Shropshire by election.
Covid-19: No Plan-C Omicron restrictions before Christmas, says health minister December 16, 2021 Families and businesses concerned about another set of tighter Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Christmas Day have no reason to worry according to a UK health minister this morning. Health minister Gillian Keegan said the Government was “not intending to make any more restrictions” between now and Christmas Day. She said Boris Johnson “won’t hesitate” to [...]
Channel 4 resist sale after hiring media bankers December 16, 2021 Channel 4 has hired a team of top bankers as the broadcaster weighs up its options for the future.
Schroders to splash £360m on controlling stake of renewable investment manager December 15, 2021 Schroders is reportedly looking to splash £360m on a renewable energy investment group amid the global transition to net zero. The asset manager is looking to by a controlling stake of Greencoat Capital, a 75 per cent share, which would significantly strengthen Schroders’ green offering, Sky News’ Mark Kleinman first reported. The deal, which will [...]
Get into the festive spirit at El Palace, Barcelona December 15, 2021 THE WEEKEND: Escape December drudgery and head off for a festive city break to kickstart that long-neglected Christmas spirit. Skip the traditional packed Christmas markets of Northern Europe and look south to Spain instead, where Barcelona piles on dazzling decorations, twinkling city-wide lights and chocolate-box markets to tick off the present shopping. It’s also much [...]