Justice Secretary Robert Buckland today hailed the Queen for using her ‘immense power’ in a passionate plea to boost Covid vaccine uptake. In a video call with NHS officials in charge of the rollout on Thursday, the 94-year-old monarch suggested it was selfish not to have the jab, telling those with doubts to ‘think about other … Read more
Having spent much of the winter under attack from all sides – teachers, parents, unions and politicians of every shade, including one or two in his own party – the Education Secretary appears to have a half-term spring in his step. But then, waiting to meet him today are none of the above. Rather, he … Read more
It’s not perfect… but it will save lives: Astrazeneca boss Pascal Soriot hails Covid vaccine as profits soar By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 11 February 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 11 February 2021 Astrazeneca boss Pascal Soriot has defended his company’s Covid-19 jab, insisting it is ‘not perfect’ but will save … Read more
Prince William hails young people ‘shining lights’ and urges them to educate relatives about environmental damage during a video call with UN’s Young Champions of the Earth Duke of Cambridge, 38, met with young climate activists during a video call They were named the United Nations 2020 Young Champions of the Earth William said they … Read more
Boris Johnson today called Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘an inspiration to everybody in this country during this pandemic’ as the 100-year-old was admitted to hospital with coronavirus. The war veteran’s family last night shared news of his hospital admissions and revealed how he had suffered with pneumonia over the ‘past few weeks’ before also testing … Read more
The playboy son of Boohoo’s billionaire boss hailed his father’s £55million takeover of Debenhams by revealing the family used to shop there every Saturday ‘looking for cheap TVs’. Boohoo owner Mahmud Kamani today bought the Debenhams brand with plans to make it an online-only operation – putting up to 12,000 jobs at risk as he … Read more
Argentina boasts of Falklands victory after Germany asks them – not Britain – for permission to dock at Port Stanley and Lufthansa ‘suggests’ it recognises the islands as ‘Argentine territory’ Argentina and Britain have both long disputed ownership of the Falkland Islands Lufthansa asked permission for two flights to carry scientists to Mt Pleasant They … Read more
Why I’m nuts about red squirrels: Prince Charles hails the ‘inquisitive and delightful’ animals as he praises volunteers helping to protect them Said he admires the creatures and he lets them roam around his Birkhall home Even leaves his jackets outside with nuts left in the pockets for the squirrels Prince marked Squirrel Appreciation Day … Read more
Tesco hails ‘record’ Christmas as online sales jump 80% – but warns Covid will cost it over £800m this year Tesco’s UK like-for-like sales rose 8.1% in six weeks to 9 January It saw 80% rise in online sales in 19 week period after ‘unprecedented’ demand Pandemic to cost it an extra £85m, taking year total … Read more
Sacha Baron Cohen hails Donald Trump’s Twitter ban and Facebook suspension as ‘the most important moment in the history of social media’ By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 08:00 GMT, 10 January 2021 | Updated: 08:00 GMT, 10 January 2021 Sacha Baron Cohen took to Twitter on Friday to applaud U.S. President Donald Trump’s ejection from social … Read more