Premier League footballers won’t be exempt from quarantine after some internationals

EXCLUSIVE: Footballers due to play March internationals in countries on Boris Johnson’s hotel quarantine list will NOT be exempt from the new rules… meaning they must pull-out of the games or miss club matches when they fly back 56 players in the Premier League are from Portugal or South American countries Department for Transport guidance … Read more

Footballers due to play March internationals in countries on PM’s quarantine list will NOT be exempt

EXCLUSIVE: Footballers due to play March internationals in countries on Boris Johnson’s hotel quarantine list will NOT be exempt from the new rules… meaning they must pull-out of the games or miss club matches when they fly back 56 players in the Premier League are from Portugal or South American countries Department for Transport guidance … Read more

Moment ‘medically exempt’ easyJet passenger is accused of ‘causing disruption’ for not wearing mask

This is the moment a woman who says she is medically exempt from wearing a mask was ‘humiliated’ over the speaker by an easyJet pilot. Lydia Rutter was returning from Tenerife to Manchester when she says flight attendants began berating her for not wearing a face covering. Lydia takes medication to help with her severe … Read more

Airlines ask EU countries to exempt Britain from Covid travel ban set to kick in on January 1

Airlines have asked EU countries to exempt Britain from the coronavirus travel ban set to kick in on January 1. Firms such as EasyJet and Airlines UK were joined by the World Travel and Tourism Council in calling for clarity. The UK and EU are negotiating a trade deal for after January but on Wednesday Boris Johnson … Read more

World Darts Championship is EXEMPT from ‘substantial meal’ rules and will host 1,000 fans

Britain’s biggest Christmas booze-up! The World Darts Championship is EXEMPT from ‘substantial meal’ rules and will host 1,000 fans at Alexandra Palace each night this month… but fancy dress is BANNED (apart from Xmas jumpers!) Alexandra Palace will host 1,000 fans each night for World Darts Championship Fans can attend in households or support bubbles … Read more

Maskless Farmfoods customer rows with police as they issue her fine – despite claims she is exempt

Maskless Farmfoods supermarket customer rows with police as they issue her with a fine – despite her claims that she is exempt on health grounds Clip shows West Midlands Police officers handing customer fixed penalty notice Female shopper claims that she is exempt and has ordered an exemption card Policewoman says, as officers, they ‘do … Read more

Businessmen and tour groups could be exempt from quarantine in Britain

Business travellers and tour groups could be exempt from quarantine in Britain from early next year to kick-start the depleted travel industry. The move could last for three days but people would not be allowed to ‘socialise’ or attend ‘any other non-business-related activity’. There are also separate plans to axe self-isolation for groups coming into the country … Read more

Pub landlord who claimed chilli eating contest was exempt from lockdown hit with prohibition notice

Pub landlord who claimed chilli eating contest was exempt from lockdown rules because its an ‘elite sport’ is hit with prohibition notice Craig Harker, 33, landlord of The George Pub and Grill served prohibition notice The pub in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham hosted a chilli eating contest on Nov 7 He insists no rules were broken because competitive eating … Read more

No10 dismisses demands for golf and tennis to be EXEMPT from lockdown

No10 dismisses demands for golf and tennis to be EXEMPT from lockdown sports ban despite senior Tories insisting there is no need for outdoor activities to be out of bounds Boris Johnson has announced a blanket lockdown in England from Thursday Tories are demanding that golf courses and tennis clubs should be exempted Downing Street … Read more

Heroin, cocaine and cannabis users will be EXEMPT from prosecution

Heroin, cocaine and cannabis users will be EXEMPT from prosecution for repeated offences under new police scheme David Jamieson is investing £60,000 in a scheme to tackle drug re-offending  The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has authorised the scheme Low level drug offenders will be offered education rather than criminal sanction  Drugs crimes in … Read more