A blackjack gambler denied a £1.7million jackpot by Betfred over an alleged software glitch today won a landmark High Court battle to claim the winnings. Andrew Green, 54, has spent three years fighting to get his hands on the seven-figure sum he won by accumulating chips while playing Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven game on his … Read more
Blackjack gambler WINS High Court battle against Betfred over its refusal to pay out £1.7 million jackpot he won in online game By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 15:31 BST, 7 April 2021 | Updated: 15:41 BST, 7 April 2021 A gambler has today become a millionaire after winning a High Court battle against betting … Read more
Moscow said on Monday that President Joe Biden’s refusal to participate in an online chat with Vladimir Putin is a ‘missed opportunity’ as relations continue to deteriorate between the two nation. Meanwhile, the United States is expected to announce a new round of sanctions against the Kremlin this week over its alleged meddling in the … Read more
Pub group plans legal challenge over Boris Johnson’s refusal to let them open up sooner Boris Johnson facing challenge over refusing to let pubs fully open up in April Hospitality trade leaders said going to court over the ‘plainly irrational’ decision Pubs and restaurants will be able to serve customers outdoors from April 12 By … Read more
England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer today took a swipe at EU efforts to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and said a new study showing just one shot offers dramatic protection against severe disease in older people ‘vindicated’ Britain’s approach. Professor Jonathan Van Tam suggested that ‘non-adoption’ by ‘many countries’ in … Read more
Scottish teachers threaten to walkout over council’s refusal to allow two days of Zoom home-learning at start and end of Christmas break to combat Covid The Educational Institute of Scotland presented plans to Aberdeen City Council It asked for students to be allowed to work from home to prevent isolation The union refused to rule out … Read more
Joe Biden warned a ‘dark winter’ is ahead as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic and awaits a vaccine. The president-elect spoke about the pandemic-devastated economy after holding a virtual meeting with CEOs and labor leaders, including AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and General Motors CEO Mary Barra. ‘We’re all agreed that we want to get the economy … Read more
Thousands of doctors have slammed the government for refusing to extend free school meals over the holidays – as a petition by Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford reaches more than 700,000 signatures. More than 2,000 paediatricians have today signed an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging a rethink. In the letter, co-ordinated by the Royal … Read more
Former Vice President Joe Biden called out President Donald Trump’s family for opting to take off their masks at last week’s presidential debate in Cleveland – while blasting a ‘macho’ attitude that avoids mask wearing. Biden spoke Monday night just minutes after Trump left Walter Reed medical facility to reenter the White House – taking off … Read more
EU trade talks ‘could stall over Brussels’ refusal to allow British hauliers full access to work within the bloc after the UK leaves in December’ UK wants hauliers allowed to work extensively within the bloc after December This includes transit to Turkey and making drop offs in member states But Brussels says it gives almost … Read more