China has denied entry to a team of World Health Organisation experts who were due to arrive in the country to investigate the origins of the coronavirus. The head of the World Health Organisation says he was ‘disappointed’ that Chinese officials have not finalised permissions for the arrival of the team of experts. A year … Read more
Mothers are more likely to be asked for financial advice from their offspring than fathers, survey reveals About one in 12 people would seek money tips from their mum but only one in 14 would turn to their dad, according to a new survey by Hargreaves Lansdown Yorkshire and the Humber residents are most likely to … Read more
Vicar wins court battle against parishioners after tensions ‘boiled over’ when he removed unauthorised toys and trinkets from graves The row over mementoes involved St Edmund’s Church in Kessingland, Suffolk Removed items would be destroyed if not collected during lockdown last May Church judge said the removals were in line with churchyard regulations One parishioner said … Read more
Passengers trying to get to the UK will need a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of departure or they will be barred from flying. Boris Johnson said ministers will be bringing in measures to ensure people arriving in the country are Covid-free. Government sources told MailOnline the detail of the policy was still being … Read more
Britain has vaccinated 1.3million people in just under a month… but the target is two million a week. That’s the rate needed to protect the four most vulnerable groups by February 15 – including everyone over 70. Boris Johnson has blamed regulators for the sluggish start, warning that their strict protocols have limited how quickly … Read more
Steam trains are nearing end of the line: Old-style locomotives could stop running as plans for new coal mine are blocked Newcastle City Council has refused to grant planning permission for a new mine A railway association said decision ‘dashed hopes of Britain’s heritage railways’ It comes as supplies of English steam coal are expected to … Read more
Half of all rail services may be cut due to ‘ghost trains’: Routes could be slashed again amid predicted slump in passengers during third lockdown An emergency timetable would be introduced in a bid to cut service levels Aim is to reduce number of so-called ‘ghost trains’ which carry no passengers Expected number of services … Read more
New mother wins payout of up to £9k after she was left out of Christmas party while on maternity leave Catriona Howie won up to £9,000 after bosses forgot to invite her to a party She lost her claim a colleague discriminated against her by mocking baby name Mrs Howie worked for luxury kitchen and … Read more
Defendants in court are classed as key workers so their children can continue going to school, ministers confirm Defendants ‘count as key workers’, wrote justice minister Chris Philip on Monday He said jurors, witnesses and lawyers are also entitled to send children to school Measures in March did not specify defendants could apply for key … Read more
Dizzy rascal! Deaf cocker spaniel called Dizzy who ran into a rabbit hole and got stuck 20ft underground is rescued by a JCB after being stuck there for 30 hours Deaf cocker spaniel Dizzy disappeared during a walk with owner Duncan Flowers Mr Flowers, 54, put out an appeal on social media in a bit … Read more