Trust people to understand Covid risk, says Archbishop of Westminster December 25, 2021 The Archbishop of Westminster pleaded with Government last night not to bring back restrictions on church-going amid a wave of new infections. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales said people now “understand the risk” and should be left to “make good judgements themselves” about their behaviour. A drumbeat towards further [...]
Government set to launch new care home visa scheme December 25, 2021 Care staff will be added to the Government’s official shortages list in order to allow foreign workers easier access to the UK. There has been a widely reported shortage of care home staff in recent years as the UK deals with an ageing population. As a result of the move, care workers, care assistants and [...]
Covid 19: People infected with Omicron up to 70 per cent less likely to need hospital care, says UK Health Security Agency December 23, 2021 People catching Omicron are 50-70 per cent less likely to need hospital care compared to other variants, according to The UK Health Security Agency.
David Cameron: ‘Boris has always been able to get away with things’ December 23, 2021 Former prime minister David Cameron has said that Boris Johnson can often get away with things that others cannot, following a string of restriction-breaking and Tory sleaze allegations. The pair have moved in similar circles for some time, first meeting at the Bullingdon Club as young men, a private all-male dining club for Oxford University students. Cameron, [...]
Vaccines recommended for younger children in the UK December 22, 2021 A new formulation of the Pfizer BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in children aged five to 11.
Brits ‘substantially’ more likely to experience food shortages than EU neighbours December 22, 2021 Brits are “substantially” more likely to have experienced food shortages in recent weeks in comparison with the UK’s European neighbours, according to the latest figures. Some 56 per cent of the UK have been met with fewer options for food, clothing, certain toys and electronic devices, a study by YouGov has found, as the country’s [...]
Former PM Tony Blair calls unvaccinated ‘not just irresponsible’ but ‘idiots’ December 22, 2021 Former prime minister Tony Blair said those that refuse a Covid-19 vaccine are ‘idiots’, as around one third of Londoners remain unvaccinated. “If you’re not vaccinated and you’re eligible… You’re not just irresponsible, you’re an idiot,” Blair told Times Radio today. “It is in their own interest, never mind the public.” It is thought the [...]
Met refers itself to watchdog over Downing Street Christmas party scandal December 22, 2021 The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to a watchdog for police over how it handled an alleged Christmas party in Downing Street last year during Covid restrictions, according to reports. Baroness Jones, a member of the Green Party, submitted a complaint over the Met’s refusal to investigate reports of an unlawful Christmas gathering at No.10 [...]
Khan to hike Londoners council tax bills by £31 in bid to save TfL from ‘collapse’ December 22, 2021 Council tax could be hiked by £31.93 next year under London mayor Sadiq Khan’s plans to save the capital’s transport system from collapse. In his budget proposal today, Khan set out that £20 of the council tax increase will be pumped into Transport for London (TfL) after battling with a funding blackhole. The transport network [...]
Action by competition watchdog frees leaseholders from costly contract terms December 22, 2021 Leaseholders of housebuilder Taylor Wimpey will no longer be subjected to ground rents that double every ten years after action by competition watchdog.
