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The Filthy Rich Are Destroying The World!
Well, perhaps it is not entirely true that the 'filthy rich are destroying the world', but in a report by Oxfam issued this week about the impact of the Coronavirus on inequality across the globe some very disturbing facts emerged. And when I say 'disturbing' I actually mean 'disgusting'. For…
Inequality is sometimes easy to see
Prime Minister's Statement On Coronavirus (COVID-19): 26 January 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference. I am sorry to have to tell you that today the number of deaths recorded from Covid in the UK has surpassed 100,000, and it is hard to compute the sorrow contained in that grim statistic. The years of life…
9:12 PM 26th January 2021
Health And Social Care Secretary's Statement On Coronavirus (COVID-19): 25 January 2021
Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing. Good afternoon and welcome back to Downing Street for today’s coronavirus briefing. I’m joined by our Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jenny Harries and Dr Susan Hopkins, who is the Chief Medical Advisor…
6:13 PM 25th January 2021
UK Sends Humanitarian Team To Support Mozambique Following Devastating Cyclone Eloise
Team of four humanitarian experts from the UK will assess the damage and humanitarian needs in Mozambique following a deadly cyclone The UK is providing up to £1 million of emergency UK aid and a team of relief workers on the ground to get help to those affected by devastating…
4:05 PM 26th January 2021
More Employers Sign Up To Rapid Testing To Protect Workforce
Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms. Expansion of testing will find more positive cases, keeping key workers from unknowingly passing on the virus and protecting vital services Organisations signed up to workplace testing already…
9:26 PM 25th January 2021
Cold Weather Alert - 25 January 2021
Regular updates on cold weather and how to stay well during low temperatures. Public Health England (PHE) has issued a cold weather alert for Tuesday 26 January across most of the country. Severe cold weather is expected in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East…
9:13 PM 25th January 2021
Opinion
Operation Close Stable Door
In another addition to the pile of exhibits in the “You’d Honestly Think We Might Have More To Worry About” museum, Robert Jenrick, the Housing Minister, last week wrote an article for the Telegraph declaring that “We will save our history from woke militants”. I must admit, I’m never quite…
2:09 PM 25th January 2021
New Hard-hitting National TV Ad Urges The Nation To Stay At Home
Government launches new national campaign featuring hospital staff and COVID-19 patients to remind the public of the extreme pressures still facing the NHS. New emotive TV ad challenges the public to think about the impact their actions might have by asking: “Can you look them in the eyes and…
10:35 AM 23rd January 2021
Prime Minister's Statement On Coronavirus (Covid-19): 22 January 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have tried to update you as soon as possible about changes in the scientific data or the analysis. So, I must tell you this afternoon that we have been informed today that, in…
10:53 PM 22nd January 2021
Home Secretary's Statement On Coronavirus: 21 January 2021
The Home Secretary led the Downing Street briefing on coronavirus, where she announced a new £800 fine for people who attend house parties. Good afternoon. I am joined today by Dr Vin Diwakar, NHS England Regional Medical Director for London, and Martin Hewitt, Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. The rollout of…
9:39 PM 21st January 2021
Severe Flood Warnings Remain In Place Across England
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The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to flood warnings and to check the latest safety advice as the risk of flooding in many areas continues. There remains a significant risk of flooding after heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground led to exceptionally high river…
4:14 PM 21st January 2021
Letter To The Editor From The RNIB
Dear Editor, 2020 was a difficult year for everyone. Though there is hope on the horizon, starting 2021 in lockdown is not how most people wanted to ring in the New Year. It’s understandable that many of us are feeling down and in need of a little extra emotional support. The situation…
12:41 PM 21st January 2021
Flood Warnings Increase As Storm Christoph Brings More Rain
The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to flood warnings and to check the latest safety advice as more heavy rain is forecast in parts of England. Heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground has continued to affect parts of northern, central and eastern England, leading…
5:28 PM 20th January 2021
Cold Weather Alert Issued By Public Health England - 15 January 2021
Regular updates on cold weather and how to stay well during low temperatures. Public Health England has put a new cold weather alert in place until 9am Monday 18 January for much of the country. Frost and ice, and a chance of snow on Saturday, is expected in the North East, North…
4:59 PM 15th January 2021
Opinion
The Lockdown Threequel
Roger Winterbottom
Features Writer
There have been some shocking recent scenes, with an unruly mob of extremist right wingers forcing their way into the seat of government, making an assault on democracy, creating chaos and sowing discord and division. But enough about the Tories – have you seen what’s been happening in the USA?…
9:40 AM 15th January 2021
After The Year 2020 Is Blue Monday The Worst Day Of The Year?
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
When is Blue Monday? In 2021 the date of Blue Monday is Monday 18 January. The third Monday in January has been given the title of 'Blue Monday'. This is because Christmas and New Year are over, the weather is cold, nights are dark, resolutions broken and unpaid credit card bills start…
9:00 AM 15th January 2021
More Than A Third Of Over 80s Vaccinated Against Covid-19
More than one third of people aged 80 and over in England have received at least one dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as of 10 January. More than one third (34.6%, 1,036,605) of people aged 80 and over in England have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine…
8:26 PM 14th January 2021
Travel From South American Destinations, Portugal, Panama And Cape Verde Banned To Prevent Spread Of New Variant
New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in England from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde. entry to the UK banned for passengers arriving from destinations across South (and Central) America, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde from Friday 15 January at…
8:00 PM 14th January 2021
Landmark Reform Of Mental Health Laws
Major reform of Mental Health Act will empower individuals to have more control over their treatment and deliver on a key manifesto commitment. Reforms will deliver parity between mental and physical health services and put patients’ views at the centre of their care. …
12:59 PM 13th January 2021
Health And Social Care Secretary's Statement On Coronavirus (Covid-19): 11 January 2021
Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing. Good afternoon and welcome back to Downing Street for today’s coronavirus briefing. I’m joined by Professor Steve Powis, the National Medical Director of NHS England. Before I turn to our vaccine delivery plan, which…
9:01 PM 11th January 2021
Statement From Secretary Of State For Health And Social Care, Matt Hancock On Testing And Vaccinations
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care shares thoughts on vaccines, testing and the R number. We begin 2021 knowing that vaccines are our way out of this pandemic. Human ingenuity and phenomenal scientific advances make it a case of when, not if, we will return back to normal…
10:12 PM 10th January 2021
Statement From Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty On National Alert Levels
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty writes about the UK's battle with Covid-19. We have faced several grave moments during our battle against coronavirus. But right now, the country is perhaps facing the most serious yet. The new, more transmissible variant of this disease is spreading rapidly across the country and…
10:07 PM 10th January 2021
Cold Weather Alert - 8 January 2021
Regular updates on cold weather and how to stay well during low temperatures. Public Health England (PHE) has extended the cold weather alert until 9am Monday 11 January for all regions of England. Severe cold weather will continue over the weekend with the severest conditions moving from the North to the West…
3:41 PM 8th January 2021
Mandatory Covid-19 Testing Introduced To Bolster Border Measures
International arrivals required to prove negative COVID-19 test result before departure for England. all international arrivals to England, including UK nationals, required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure passengers will be subject to an immediate fine of £500 if they…
12:50 PM 8th January 2021
Coronavirus Testing For Hauliers To Continue Following Decision By French Government
Requirement for hauliers needing to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of leaving the UK for France to continue. Current testing arrangements for hauliers crossing the Channel - where they must have had a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of crossing - are set to continue following a decision…
12:33 PM 8th January 2021
Flu Vaccine Uptake Among Over 65s Highest On Record
Over 80% of those aged 65 and over in England have received the flu vaccine so far this year – the highest uptake ever achieved. NHS England and NHS Improvement, Public Health England (PHE) and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care are thanking NHS staff for their incredible…
10:22 AM 8th January 2021
Travel Restrictions Update: South Africa Ban Extended, Israel (And Jerusalem) Removed From Travel Corridors List
From 4am Saturday 9 January, people arriving in England from Botswana, Israel (and Jerusalem), Mauritius or Seychelles will need to self-isolate. travel restrictions extended to southern African countries from 4am Saturday 9 January (2021) to protect against the spread of a new COVID-19 variant initially detected in South Africa …
10:17 AM 8th January 2021
Prime Minister's Statement On Coronavirus (Covid-19): 5 January 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon, I want to update everybody about vaccines because across this entire country today there are people – everybody - making another huge sacrifice. Teachers and pupils coping with online learning Businesses who have borne the brunt of successive lockdowns and, of…
8:35 PM 5th January 2021
PM Call With Prime Minister Modi: 5 January 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Modi this morning, to express his regret that he will be unable to visit India later this month as planned. In light of the national lockdown announced last night, and the speed at which the new…
3:57 PM 5th January 2021
Self Assessment Deadline: Less Than A Month To Go
Around 55% of Self Assessment customers have already filed their return, and HMRC is urging others to do so by 31 January. Around 5.4 million Self Assessment customers have less than a month to complete their tax return, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today (5 January 2021), ahead of the…
2:58 PM 5th January 2021
Prime Minister's Address To The Nation: 4 January 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address to the nation on coronavirus on 4 January 2021. Since the pandemic began last year, the whole United Kingdom has been engaged in a great national effort to fight Covid. And there is no doubt that in fighting the old variant of the virus, our collective…
10:40 PM 4th January 2021
COVID-19 Alert Level: Update From The UK Chief Medical Officers
A joint statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) recommending that the UK COVID-19 alert level move from level 4 to level 5. "Following advice from the Joint Biosecurity Centre and in the light of the most recent data, the 4 UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS England…
7:25 PM 4th January 2021
Government Opens Further Covid-19 Testing Locations For Hauliers Heading To France
COVID-19 tests available at haulier information advice sites around England. 10 new testing centres for HGV drivers open across country, with more to open over course of week, as Army is deployed to offer support additional support for haulage firms to establish their own…
5:41 PM 2nd January 2021
Green Boost For Regions To Cut Industry Carbon Emissions
Six projects across the UK will today receive a share of £8 million in government funding as part of a drive to create the world’s first net-zero emissions industrial zone by 2040. Projects in the West Midlands, Tees Valley, North West, Humber, Scotland and South Wales win…
4:35 PM 2nd January 2021
Tampon Tax Abolished From Today
The ‘tampon tax’ has been abolished - with a zero rate of VAT applying to women’s sanitary products coming into effect today (1 January 2021). tampon tax abolished - from today (1 Jan 2021) VAT no longer applies to women’s sanitary products part of…
2:52 PM 1st January 2021
Prime Minister's New Year's Message: 31 December 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's New Year's message. Well folks we are coming to the end of 2020. The year in which the Government was forced to tell people how to live their lives, how long to wash their hands, how many households could meet together. And a year in which we lost too…
8:10 PM 31st December 2020
Are We Ready For 2021?
The countdown is on - it is New Year's Eve (the last day of 2020) and the first day of 2021 and a new year (New Year's Day) is only a few hours away. Big Ben will strike at midnight but millions have been told to "stay at home" and…
10:00 AM 31st December 2020
Formal Tiering Review Update: 30 December 2020
More areas move to Tier 4 to limit the spread of the virus as case rates rise across the country. The Midlands, North East, parts of the North West and parts of the South West among those escalated to Tier 4, with almost all remaining areas escalated to Tier…
4:14 PM 30th December 2020
Letter To The Editor
My wish for the most vulnerable in 2021 No tears will be shed for 2020 and as we start the new year, we all pray for better times ahead. My hope for 2021 is that we finally get the proper reform of social care we have been promised for so long. Covid-19 exposed…
2:35 PM 30th December 2020
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