Drinkers should take cash to the pub when they reopen for outdoor drinking on Monday due to ‘control freak’ government rules banning the taking of payments inside, industry figures warned today. Landlords fear that patchy rural broadband and mobile signal means that card machines will be difficult to use in pub gardens, creating the prospect … Read more
FatFace was warned by police about vulnerabilities within its IT systems which put it more at risk from cyber-criminals nine months before it was hit by a £1.45million ransomware attack in January, This is Money can reveal. A detective from Hampshire Constabulary contacted the clothing chain, which is headquartered in the county, in April 2020 … Read more
Meghan Markle’s Suits co-star D.B. Woodside has urged the Royal Family to ‘back off and apologize’ to the royal – before warning they’ve ‘messed with the wrong woman.’ The American actor, 51, who played the character Jeff Malone in the hit Netflix show that made Meghan Markle famous, branded the Duchess of Sussex, 39, ‘strong and … Read more
Russians have been warned to limit their vodka consumption after receiving the Sputnik V jab, as the country registered the world’s first vaccine for animals. The head of the Gamaleya Research Institute, which created Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, has said Russians should not drink more than one and a half shots of vodka a day if … Read more
Parks and beaches across Britain were covered in litter today as the country enjoys a second consecutive day of record-breaking heat with people set to flock to parks and beaches and temperatures hitting 75F (24C) again. Revellers have been making the most of their newfound freedom this week after coronavirus restrictions were partially lifted on … Read more
Over-50s are being urged to book a jab while they still can – as it emerged some vaccine centres will temporarily close due to looming supply issues. England’s top doctor has called on anyone at risk to book a slot before the NHS stops taking appointments on Monday. Professor Stephen Powis said those who qualify … Read more
A new breed of thrill-seeking investors is taking huge financial risks on assets such as bitcoin, according to the City watchdog. In an alarming report, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said trendy investment apps and social media platforms were fuelling speculative bets on the markets. The regulator said this ‘new, younger, more diverse’ group of … Read more
Crimestoppers has warned homeowners to prepare for a potential surge in burglaries once lockdown ends. There was a 20 per cent drop in house burglaries last year compared to 2019, analysis of government crime figures revealed. But there are fears the numbers could quickly climb as restrictions ease and people begin spending more time away … Read more
The flashy CEO of an Indian drug company due to supply the UK with AstraZeneca vaccines warned almost a month ago that deliveries would be cut short. Adar Poonawalla, a billionaire who owns a fleet of luxury cars including a batmobile, tweeted on February 21 that countries needed to be ‘patient’ as his firm – … Read more
Germany is warned against easing lockdown as Covid cases jump and third wave of infections as bad as Christmas is predicted to arrive next month The number of Covid cases in Germany has been rising for the last few weeks Health experts warn restrictions are not enough to contain British strain Frustration building within the … Read more