Italy’s prime minister has stayed ‘totally calm’ after a three-hour grilling on his response to the coronavirus pandemic – saying ‘I have nothing to fear’. Prosecutors are looking to launch a probe into the Italian government’s handling of the deadly virus after it killed 34,223 people in the country. ‘I explained everything to prosecutors. I … Read more
Well, I don’t know about you, but events over the past few days have left me feeling very depressed. I think it’s a combination of things: revisiting the Madeleine McCann case; the shaming Prince Andrew saga; the spiralling cost — both human and economic — of coronavirus; the fact that our children’s education is being … Read more
Tory MPs have expressed concern about ‘growing cracks’ between Boris Johnson and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak, as Cabinet splits widen over post-Brexit economic policy and the UK’s tense relationship with China. Differences between the two most powerful members of the Government came to a head last week in meetings about the security threat posed by … Read more
Fears of huge job cuts at GKN as aerospace giant pays staff to quit GKN asked staff at two of its aerospace factories to take voluntary redundancy Aerospace manufacturers are grappling with a slump in demand in civil aviation Last week, Rolls-Royce announced plans to slash 9,000 jobs By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail … Read more
Emmerdale became the first British soap to resume filming as it began a ‘phased return’ on Wednesday, ITV revealed on Thursday. And The Sun have reported that some stars from the soap and Coronation Street are concerned that they will be dropped from the show due to the coronavirus crisis. A celebrity agent speaking to … Read more
Britons do not want to go back into work because they fear the lockdown is being eased too quickly – and they enjoy being at home, a poll revealed last night. The survey was a setback for Boris Johnson, illustrating the uphill task he faces to bring the nation’s moribund economy back to life quickly. … Read more
Lockdown breakdown: Fears coronavirus crisis could go ‘back to square one’ amid evidence Britons have been bending the rules for WEEKS with nearly a FIFTH having met up with family and friends in parks Health Secretary Matt Hancock urged nation to stick with lockdown restrictions He said ‘let’s not go back to square one’ amid … Read more
From Ellie Goulding on Fear Itself to Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast, The Week In Art & James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds, this week’s top podcasts By Leaf Arbuthnot Published: 22:02 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 16 May 2020 Fear Itself Actress Cressida Bonas is still best known for having gone out with Prince … Read more
Terrifying moment kayakers freeze in fear after being circled by three killer whales while paddling half a mile out to sea Footage shows three orcas swimming towards kayakers near a Russian island One of the predators bursts its head above water and lurches itself at the men The kayakers shriek and swear in fear throughout … Read more
Wearing white hazmat suits over their uniforms and protective face-masks beneath their helmets, a phalanx of police officers stand sentry beside a barrier slung across a country road. Sinister-looking signs warn approaching motorists they would endanger their lives, and face serious criminal proceedings, should they be foolish enough to venture any further. As the rest … Read more