The Queen and Prince Philip received their Covid-19 vaccinations yesterday – and made the fact public to encourage take-up of the injections which could finally turn the tide against the deadly pandemic. As Boris Johnson announced an ambitious ‘test and jabs’ blitz to combat the virus, Her Majesty, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, … Read more
The battle against the coronavirus scourge is being waged in village halls and community centres across Britain as an army of volunteers and NHS staff provide vaccines for the most vulnerable in society. As so often in the past, the trojan efforts of small groups of ordinary people are helping to bring the nation back from … Read more
Travellers will face jail if they return to illegal sites within a year of being evicted as Home Office blitzes encampments that ’cause misery’ Travellers could face jail or fines of up to £2,000 if they return to illegal sites within a year of being evicted under new legislation Government says Police Powers and Protection … Read more
In 1940 Londoners were encouraged to move parties and Decorations to Tube shelters to create a ‘Christmas fairyland’ This isn’t the first time Britain has had to adapt for the big day – but at least we don’t have to dish up the turkey in a bunker Throughout the Covid crisis we’ve been urged to … Read more
Gambling logos face ban from sport in blitz on betting firms amid strict limits on how much punters can lose online Wide-ranging review of legislation governing industry to be launched next week Items under consideration – dubbed ‘reformer’s shopping list’ – include maximum stakes online and checks on whether players can afford their losses New … Read more
A national advertising campaign urging shoppers to start their Christmas preparations early kicks off today in a desperate attempt to ease pressure on retailers. The British Retail Consortium will launch the two-week blitz across newspapers and radio channels urging consumers to ‘shop early, start wrapping, enjoy Christmas’. The cheeky take on the Government’s ‘Stay Alert, … Read more
Universities prepare end-of-term Covid testing blitz to get students home for Christmas and avoid two-week campus lockdown over festive season The Prime Minister issued a pledge to ‘get students home safely for Christmas’ But there are fears the virus could spread around the UK rapidly at end of term Government issued proposal for blanket testing with … Read more
By the start of September 1940, the Battle of Britain had been raging for almost two months and Hitler was frustrated that his enemy remained defiant. In a speech on September 4, he announced the Luftwaffe was to change tactics. ‘We will raze their cities to the ground!’ he raged. ‘The hour will come when … Read more
A series of incredible images casting a light on the lives of the defiant Brits who lived through The Blitz have been unearthed on the 80th anniversary of German bombing campaign. The black and white archive help retell the stories of strength and solidarity in the face of struggle and help show the stark contrast between … Read more
Coronavirus really has brought out the nation’s famous Blitz spirit, a study has revealed. Researchers analysed documents from between 1938 to 1945, comparing the public’s wartime response to our behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic. The study, by King’s College London and published in The Lancet Psychiatry, found several major similarities and concluded the current Government … Read more