British firms in Hong Kong left reeling as tensions mount

More than a year of sustained protests in Hong Kong against the heavy hand of Beijing and socio-economic inequality have changed everything. The Chinese response – its new tough security law – has placed the West and the People’s Republic on a collision course which could set back commercial and financial relations by decades. Disquiet … Read more

George Floyd: Trump accused of stoking tensions with tweets

President Donald Trump has issued a blustering warning to use ‘vicious dogs’ and ‘ominous weapons’ against demonstrators after a crowd protesting the death of George Floyd attempted to storm the White House grounds on Friday night. ‘The professionally managed so-called “protesters” at the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd. They … Read more

Drinking is not the answer to lockdown says charity after survey shows booze increases home tensions

Drinking is not the answer to lockdown says charity after survey shows boozing exacerbates tension for millions Alcohol Change UK found drinking increased household tensions in lockdown  The addiction charity survey revealed 8.6million more Brits are drinking more Dr Richard Piper, chief executive of the charity, said alcohol harm is ‘avoidable’ By Lydia Catling For … Read more

Gywneth Palrow looks gloomy on rainy stroll with husband Brad Falchuk after admitting to tensions

She revealed family tension and hinted at sexual frustration while talking to an intimacy coach as the state of California remains under a Stay at Home order amid the global Covid-19 pandemic. And on Friday, Gwyneth Paltrow, 47, and husband Brad Falchuk, 49, were spotted taking a break from isolation for a walk in the rain. … Read more

Coronation Street SPOILER: Tensions rise between Steve McDonald and wife Tracy

Coronation Street SPOILER: Tensions rise between Steve McDonald and wife Tracy during outing with Leanne and Nick Tilsley By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 13:27 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 13:31 GMT, 13 March 2020 Dramatic scenes are set to take place on Coronation Street, as Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) gets into a shouting … Read more