EasyJet boss Peter Bellew is forced to apologise for writing off coronavirus as ‘ridiculous hype’ in video to staff Peter Bellew claimed there was ‘ridiculous hype’ surrounding coronavirus He told cabin crew they must report for duty despite danger posed by virus Another video issued to staff he plagiarised a speech by Ireland’s Leo Varadkar … Read more
As so often in her 68-year reign, the Queen gets it right. In her statement to the country (and the Commonwealth) last week on meeting the challenge of the coronavirus, the monarch did not once use the word ‘war’. There was just the suggestive phrase ‘I am reminded that our nation’s history has been forged … Read more
Former employees and fans of Ellen DeGeneres have taken to Twitter to blast the renowned talk show host for her alleged ‘mean’ behavior. Comedian Kevin T. Porter kicked the entire social media movement off on Friday, when he sent out a tweet urging people to message him ‘the most insane stories [they’ve] heard’ about DeGeneres … Read more
PUNT OF THE WEEK: AIM-listed firm Loop Up provides conference calling software, for remote meetings and events By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:59 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 22:30 GMT, 20 March 2020 What is it? An AIM-listed group, Loop Up provides conference calling software, allowing users to hold remote meetings … Read more
President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his use of the term ‘China virus’ to describe the coronavirus, saying ‘it’s not racist at all.’ The president, repeatedly this week, has talked about the ‘China virus,’ a moniker that has been called racist. China expelled journalists from three major American news outlet in the wake of Trump’s … Read more
Donald Trump doubled down Tuesday after China has lashed out at Washington for him calling the novel coronavirus ‘the Chinese Virus’. President Trump tweeted Monday: ‘The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus. We will be stronger than ever before!’ Early Tuesday Beijing … Read more
Headteachers have demanded to know if exams will go ahead when the coronavirus peaks as a petition urging Boris Johnson to close schools soars to 445,000. Association of School and College Leaders general secretary Geoff Barton has asked for clarity from the Government on whether GCSEs and A-levels will take place. He said: ‘Parents and … Read more
#closetheschools! More than 235,000 sign petition calling for Boris Johnson to send pupils home over coronavirus – as Twitter jokes and frets amid panic More than 235,000 people are today calling on the government to close schools Petition urges Boris Johnson to shut down schools and colleges across the UK Comes as Durham University has … Read more
A very impawtant job: Adorable police dog Ozzie who was sacked from the force ‘for being too soft’ finds a new calling chasing birds away from planes Ozzie was training for the Queensland Police Service’s canine program in 2018 However he was deemed too soft and the search was on to find him a new … Read more
Calling overweight people fat or lazy must stop because stigma is blocking the fight against the obesity epidemic, experts have said. A statement made by 100 health professionals worldwide said prejudice against overweight people can cause both physical and mental harm. The ‘social exclusion’ faced by people with obesity is similar to that of diseases in the … Read more