UK prepares to fast-track coronavirus vaccine and train an army of health workers including pharmacists, midwives and paramedics to give the jab when a safe one is discovered Rules will allow a ‘temporary authorisation’ for a vaccine without a full license It will not shortcut any scientific trials but will reduce paperwork needed Huge numbers … Read more
Teachers have warned Boris Johnson his face masks U-turn risks creating chaos in schools amid fears pupils will bully each other over their choice of covering. The Government last night announced that face masks will be compulsory in the communal areas of secondary schools in parts of England which are subject to local lockdowns. Meanwhile, … Read more
Thousands of secondary pupils will have to wear masks at school after yet another education U-turn. With just days to go before children return, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson last night said face coverings will be compulsory in the communal areas of schools covered by local lockdowns. A decision on whether to wear masks in other schools … Read more
Away fans will NOT be permitted back into Premier League stadiums this season under current plans as talks with Government enter final stages for October 3 return Premier League stadiums are likely to remain closed for away fans upon return Clubs have sent correspondence to fans informing them of October 3 comeback Premier League chiefs … Read more
A left-wing teaching union faction is protesting today and threatening to boycott the reopening of schools if its demands over coronavirus safety are not met. The Education Solidarity Network, part of the National Education Union, is holding a ‘day of action’ as it calls for measures including free PPE, smaller classes to allow social distancing … Read more
Number of workers on furlough plunged by two million between May and June but the Government scheme is still supporting millions two months before it ends, says new study A study by The Resolution Foundation found 8.9 million workers were furloughed This fell to 6.8 million by the end of June with numbers continuing to … Read more
Britain and Brussels play the blame game over stalled Brexit talks as the UK accuses the EU of failing to ‘accept reality’ while the bloc says negotiations are going BACKWARDS Seventh round of Brexit trade talks concluded yesterday with no breakthrough David Frost said Brussels must ‘accept reality’ of what the UK wants from deal … Read more
Love Island’s Francesca Allen puts on a leggy display in high-waist shorts and a cropped black jacket as she hits the town in London By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 00:50 BST, 21 August 2020 | Updated: 00:50 BST, 21 August 2020 She returned from a sun-soaked getaway to St Tropez, France, last week before … Read more
Flight prices from the UK to Portugal have gone up SIXFOLD just hours after the government announced it was bringing in an air bridge with the popular holiday destination. Average fare prices to Faro – the airport used by holidaymakers heading to the Algarve – rocketed from just £35 to £190 in the hours after … Read more
Croatia, Austria and Trinidad & Tobago have been added to the Government’s quarantine travel list, Grant Shapps announced this afternoon, plunging thousands of Brits’ holiday plans into chaos. The Transport Secretary said spikes in infection in those countries meant they could no longer be treated as safe destinations. However, he said the latest data showed … Read more