Boris Johnson’s ministers deliberately snubbed EU efforts to buy equipment to help the fight against coronavirus – despite claiming it had been an accident, a senior civil servant revealed today. Sir Simon McDonald told MPs it had been a ‘political decision’ by the Government not to take part in Brussels-orchestrated efforts to bulk-buy protective equipment. … Read more
Ill-seekers? Revellers snub coronavirus threat so they can queue up and cram onto rides after Chessington throws open its gates despite official advice Pleasureseekers have enjoyed days out at theme parks across the UK Chessington World Of Adventures and Legoland remained open to the public Several including Drayton Manor, Thorpe Park and the London Eye … Read more
The streets of Dublin were deserted today on St Patrick’s Day after the parade was cancelled, but plenty of English revellers defied the government’s warnings as they visited pubs to celebrate. A lonely leprechaun was was pictured cutting a sorrowful figure as he traipsed through the streets of the capital city, after pub closures prevented … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could snub Princess Beatrice’s wedding as they prepare to step down as senior royals, a friend has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are starting a new life with son Archie in Canada and will cease to be working royals on March 31. It is not yet clear what … Read more