Boris Johnson faces the first Tory revolt of his premiership as furious backbench MPs try to force his government to shut Huawei out of the UK’s 5G communications network Furious MPs back amending law allowing the Chinese tech giant access to 5G It would potential limit the company’s involvement to just the next two years … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing fresh calls to step up coronavirus measures amid fears delay will only means the situation is worse later. The PM and the government’s chief medical officer signalled last night that action will be stepped up soon, as the number of cases in the UK rises. Within days Britons with ‘minor’ cold, … Read more
The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realizing they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more
Boris Johnson faces first Tory revolt over giving Huawei role in 5G network – as Defence Committee launches inquiry into Chinese involvement Boris Johnson is facing his first Tory revolt since election over Huawei decision The PM has said that the Chinese tech giant will be allowed role in 5G network Tories have tabled an … Read more
WPP’s sales growth dries up – hitting Sir Martin Sorrell in the pocket just as he faces a £110m divorce By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 27 February 2020 | Updated: 22:03 GMT, 27 February 2020 Advertising giant WPP had its worst day on the stock market in nearly 30 years … Read more
Sirius faces do-or-die investor vote over controversial £405m Anglo American takeover By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 2 March 2020 Crunch time: Sirius chief executive Chris Fraser Shares in Sirius Minerals plunged ahead of a crunch vote on a controversial takeover that will determine … Read more
The social care system could collapse by 2029 unless the Government intervenes to prevent a funding crisis and a shortage of beds, says a new study. Action is needed or a ‘tipping point’ will be reached where older people are unable to afford care, councils lack funding to look after them, and care homes don’t … Read more
Stocks on Wall Street dropped for the sixth day in a row after a press conference by President Donald Trump after the markets closed on Wednesday failed to calm fears amid concerns of a massive coronavirus outbreak. There have been reports of the virus in 47 countries and now the United States and Germany reported … Read more
A popular country pub is on the brink of closure after TripAdvisor deleted it from searches of Salisbury five miles away when it decided it was ‘too far away’. Owners of The Hook and Glove, in Farley, Wiltshire, have complained that the 110-year-old ‘hidden gem’ has become ‘invisible to the masses’ visiting Salisbury. Just over seven … Read more
NOW Britain faces snow and ice chaos: Forecasters warn the white stuff will sweep most of UK tomorrow with flurries approaching London Met Office has issued severe yellow warnings for snow and ice from 10pm on Wednesday to midday Thursday Snow will reach the south east and London by tomorrow with up to four inches … Read more