Clap for Captain Tom: Boris Johnson announces national round of applause

Britain will take part in a national round of applause in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore, Boris Johnson announced today as MPs observed a minute’s silence.  The Prime Minister has asked people across the country to clap for the inspirational war veteran and NHS fundraiser at 6pm this evening after his Covid press conference.  … Read more

Strictly’s Jamie Laing dropped Karen Hauer because he got wrapped up in applause

Strictly’s Jamie Laing reveals he accidentally dropped dance partner Karen Hauer because he got wrapped up in the applause they received By Roxy Simons and Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 21:27 GMT, 11 November 2020 | Updated: 21:27 GMT, 11 November 2020 On Saturday he left fans in hysterics after accidentally dropping his dance partner … Read more

HENRY DEEDES: Applause? Not at Matt Hancock’s perpetual one-man show

Droopy-eyed, theatrical hams are forever grumbling about the relentless grind. Six shows a week, plus matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays.  Non-stop, dears! Still, there’s always the adulation to look forward to. The applause, the whistles, the occasional late night supper at The Ivy, courtesy of a star-struck dowager. The Health Secretary’s now near-daily performances at … Read more

Applause as woman kicked off plane for refusing to wear mask

‘You can clap all you want!’ Passengers applaud American Airlines staff for kicking a woman off a flight after she refused to wear a mask Jordan Slade filmed the moment a woman dubbed a ‘Karen’ was kicked off an American Airlines flight for refusing to wear a mask on July 19 On the flight from … Read more

Business leaders back ‘epic’ applause to thank key workers and mark NHS anniversary on July 5

One last big clap for carers: Business leaders back ‘epic’ applause to thank key workers and mark NHS anniversary on July 5 as Britain finally emerges from Covid-19 lockdown More than 50 business leaders lend their support to one last Clap for Carers  Brits clapped once a week for healthcare workers throughout the lockdown  There … Read more

Katie Price joins the nationwide applause in honour of the NHS, police and key workers

Katie Price joins the nationwide applause in honour of the NHS, police and key workers amid the coronavirus pandemic By Raven Saunt For Mailonline Published: 21:02 BST, 28 May 2020 | Updated: 21:02 BST, 28 May 2020 Katie Price took part in the nationwide applause in honour of the NHS, police and key workers during … Read more

Amanda Holden joins lookalike daughters in the weekly Clap For Our Carers applause

Amanda Holden steps out in tiny shorts alongside her lookalike daughters as they join in the weekly Clap For Our Carers applause By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 22:47 BST, 21 May 2020 | Updated: 12:17 BST, 22 May 2020 She has been keeping busy amid the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to host Heart Breakfast. … Read more

A&E doctor claims weekly round of applause for NHS staff has resulted in spike in accidents

Mind how you Clap for Carers! A&E doctor claims that weekly round of applause for NHS staff has resulted in an unexpected spike in accidents The unlikely trend was claimed by a consultant at Harrogate district hospital Dr Richard Pilling urged people to mark the weekly occasion ‘less vigorously’ Ella Simkin was one of those … Read more

David Beckham leads football stars in infinity applause for key workers

David Beckham leads football stars in infinity applause for key workers… after Victoria reverses her decision to furlough 30 staff from fashion label By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 12:17 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 12:24 BST, 1 May 2020 David Beckham led a slew of football stars clapping for key workers and the … Read more

Intensive care nurses on coronavirus ward burst into round of applause to thank Britons

Heartwarming moment intensive care nurses on coronavirus ward burst into round of applause to thank Britons ‘from the bottom of their hearts’ for staying at home during lockdown The British public have been applauding care workers every Thursday at 8pm NHS staff have been filmed thanking Brits for staying indoors amid the lockdown The emotional … Read more