Disney slap racism warnings on classic films Peter Pan, Dumbo and The Jungle Book due to ‘negative racial depictions and mistreatment of people or cultures’ Much-loved classics have all been prefixed with the warnings on streaming service Disney+ The warnings are understood to be part of an ongoing review carried out by Disney across its … Read more
Weather warnings for England and Wales were extended last night after parts of Britain had more than a month’s worth of rainfall in 42 hours in storms not seen since March. Persistent downpours have brought flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts in place as the Met Office issued amber warnings in … Read more
It’s double trouble for Boris: PM faces warnings from Tory party donors over ‘bleak’ economy… as poll shows Labour is ahead for first time since Keir Starmer took over as leader Boris Johnson has been accused of damaging economy with handling of crisis Follows months of coronavirus U-turns which have seen Labour creep up Poll … Read more
Boris Johnson will unveil a major crackdown on normal life today in a bid to halt a second wave of coronavirus. He will drop his ‘back to work’ drive, announce restrictions on socialising and impose a 10pm curfew on bars and restaurants from Thursday. Pubs and other venues will be allowed to serve seated customers … Read more
Anger over time limit on troops’ claims for injuries amid warnings the new laws to protect soldiers from legal witch-hunts will block compensation bids New laws to protect British troops will put a time limit on compensation claims Defence spokesman John Healey said the new bill amounted to ‘penny-pinching’ Ministers hope the bill will end … Read more
Tropical Storm Beta steamrolled through the Gulf of Mexico with forecasts of flooding, heavy rainfall and storm surges expected to inundate Southern states, leaving more than 10 million American under storm warnings. The National Hurricane Service on Sunday revealed that Tropical Storm Beta will likely make landfall Monday in the storm-battered states of Louisiana and … Read more
Students are warned about spreading coronavirus in their bedrooms as they are threatened with ‘serious police action’ by the Government if they hold mass social gatherings as 510,000 new students flock to university this autumn. Ahead of Freshers’ Week, Health Minister Lord Bethell urged young people preparing for university to resist attending social gatherings ‘in … Read more
A string of business leaders yesterday issued dire warnings about the disastrous economic consequences of failing to get Britain flying again. Rolls-Royce, which makes and services engines for airlines around the world, threw its weight behind the campaign to bring in an airport Covid testing regime. Experts said quarantine rules for travellers coming to Britain … Read more
There are fears of violence in Dover as rival far-right and pro-migrant groups are expected to assemble to demonstrate over migrant crossings. Protesters are set to gather in the town on Saturday amid a heavy police presence. Both pro- and anti-immigration activists have announced their intention to gather in the Kent port, despite a plea … Read more
Watchdog Ofqual knew its algorithm was ‘doomed’ as far back as June but pressed ahead anyway, it has been claimed. An adviser who helped it develop the software said there was ‘always an understanding there would be winners and losers’. Ofqual has always said its system was as ‘fair as possible’ – despite so many … Read more