Uvalde-born, Austin-based Texan Matthew McConaughey was ‘dumbfounded’ over Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to lift Texas’ mask mandate on March 10. ‘I was a little dumbfounded by the decision,’ the 51-year-old Oscar winner tells CBS This Morning next Sunday. ‘I understand, “Go back to work.” What I did not understand was, “Pull the mask mandate.” We’re … Read more
The UK government is expected to lift a ban which forbids the cultivation and sale of genetically edited plants and animals, according to reports. A consultation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has been assessing the ban on the practice and concludes tomorrow. As it stands, genetic modification is prohibited on … Read more
Changeover day at the Bank of England a year ago, when Andrew Bailey succeeded Mark Carney as governor, was marked by a sudden dash for cash in the biggest test for market resilience for a decade. Tensions may have subsided, but the tasks for Bailey do not get easier. At this week’s meeting of the … Read more
West End theatres are preparing for the return of audiences once lockdown restrictions ease. The Government’s roadmap out of lockdown allows indoor events with a capacity of 1,000 people or half full, whichever is lower, to take place from May 17. It is at this point that the majority of London’s theatres are planning to … Read more
Wales presented Boris Johnson with a potential blueprint for England’s roadmap out of lockdown today as the First Minister revealed plans to allow holiday homes to open for Easter and have all primary school children back in class next month. Mark Drakeford said his administration would take a ‘careful and cautious step-by-step approach’ to easing lockdown … Read more
Ronan Keating’s daughter, Missy, 19, and son Jack, 21, got stuck into babysitting duties on Wednesday as they looked after their younger siblings. The Irish singer’s, 43, wife Storm, 39, took to her Instagram to share a funny video of the duo bench lifting Cooper, three, and Coco, 11 months, during a workout. Posting a short clip, Storm penned: … Read more
Anti-lockdown Tories have piled further pressure on Boris Johnson to lift restrictions, telling him experts say the numbers don’t justify keeping Britain closed until July. The Prime Minister has vowed to use ‘data not dates’ when deciding how and when to end the measures in place to control the spread of coronavirus, but is facing … Read more
Matt Hancock today hailed a ‘little step towards freedom for us all’ after the Government hit its 15million vaccinations target as he slapped down Tory demands to lift all lockdown rules by the end of April. The Health Secretary said ‘there is a long way to go’ before life can return to normal and while coronavirus … Read more
Tis-n’t the season! Kent town turns its Christmas lights ON in February to lift spirits amid bleak winter weather and lockdown misery Festive lights have been switched back on in Tankerton, near Whistable, Kent Locals voted in favour of illuminations to lift up spirits amidst the pandemic ‘Everyone needs a bit of light and sparkle … Read more
HAMISH MCRAE: Covid vaccine passports can lift London… as capital may have lost half a million people By Hamish Mcrae For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:16 GMT, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 22:44 GMT, 6 February 2021 It looks as though London may have lost half a million people through the pandemic. We don’t … Read more