Two shot dead and one wounded after BLM protesters defy curfew in Kenosha

Two people were killed and another was injured as a gun battle broke out on the third night of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin last night.  Footage showed gunshots ringing out amid a scuffle in the street while bystanders screamed and fled in terror, with one person shot in the head and another one hit in … Read more

One shot dead and two wounded after BLM protesters defy curfew in Kenosha

Three people have been shot overnight, one fatally, during the third night of protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Footage posted online showed people running through the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, as gunshots rang out, while videos showed wounded men lying on the ground. ‘Three people had been shot, and one … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘will DEFY calls for autumn reshuffle’ despite Tory pressure to sack Gavin Williamson

Boris Johnson is defying calls for an autumn reshuffle despite Tory backbench pressure to sack Gavin Williamson over his exams debacle. The PM has been accused of having a ‘lack of grip’ after a series of mishaps during the coronavirus crisis have left the Government being ‘laughed at’. He is expected to make ‘minor’ changes … Read more

Thousands of schools to defy union ‘scaremongering’ and open full-time from next month 

Thousands of schools to defy union ‘scaremongering’ and welcome children back full-time from next month Town halls across England have worked with schools to draw up detailed plans They have pledged a return to a form of normality by the end of September The confidence is in stark contrast to pessimistic tones of education unions … Read more

Schools will defy plans to restart schools full time by only reopening until lunch, heads warn

Schools will defy the Government’s promise to have children back ‘full time’ in September by only re-opening until lunchtime, heads warn Some schools are telling parents they will only educate children for half the day Head teachers say this is necessary to meet new requirements around cleaning A major teaching union is urging schools not … Read more

Lily James and Billie Piper defy social distancing for picnic

Raucous Lily James enjoyed a very boozy picnic with a host of her celebrity friends on Saturday but was she feeling a little congested as she put her hands to her nose?  The 31-year-old appeared to be in a jovial mood as she was joined by Billie Piper, 37, as well as Mamma Mia! co-star … Read more

Hundreds of ‘hippies’ defy police orders to attend ‘illegal rave’ at ancient English Heritage site

Hundreds of ‘hippies’ last night defied police orders by attending an ‘illegal rave’ to mark the Summer Solstice at an ancient English Heritage site.  Video shows hundreds of people, many appearing to be in breach of social distancing rules, gathered at the popular beauty spot in the Peak District in Derbyshire. The footage shows people … Read more

Boohoo continues to ‘defy the doubters’ as its share price surges

Boohoo has once again bucked the trend for dismal news in the world of retail, posting strong quarterly results, seeing its share price rise to a new high and snapping up the defunct online operations of Oasis and Warehouse. Fresh from its spat with short-seller Shadowfall and a furore over top brass pay, Boohoo ‘continues … Read more

BLM activists DEFY Boris Johnson’s calls to abandon protests

Thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters turned out in London today despite Boris Johnson’s calls to abandon demonstrations.  Police officers were booed as they moved in to detain two of the protesters in Hyde Park after activists defied the Prime Minister’s instructions. Around 20 officers moved through large crowds of peaceful protesters sitting on the … Read more

Republican in Congress DEFY Donald Trump over army base names

Republican senators rebelled against Donald Trump late Wednesday by voting to tell the Army to rename bases named after Confederate generals within the next three years. The Armed Services Committee, whose members include Trump ultra-loyalist Tom Cotton, voted behind closed doors for the move, Roll Call first reported.  The voice vote was on an amendment … Read more