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‘Severe’ crackdowns on freedom of speech at a THIRD of universities: One in three colleges including Oxbridge and St Andrews are imposing strict restrictions, report claims More than 68 per cent of universities have had a free speech controversy since 2017 a new report from think-tank Civitas found The lead researcher said the issues must … Read more
Hopes that some regions might be moved out of the highest coronavirus tiers ahead of Christmas look set to be dashed today. The overwhelming majority of areas are expected to remain in their current level of restrictions when the results of the first review are announced. Despite hopes that some places such as Leeds and … Read more
Parisians enjoy taste of lockdown freedom ahead of Christmas, while hospitality workers protest bar and restaurant ban set to last until January 20 Revellers enjoyed rides at Christmas Village at Hotel de Ville in Paris last night But hospitality workers also protested in capital over festive season opening ban Police officers also protested in streets … Read more
Kate Langbroek reveals the ‘freedom’ of finally returning to Australia with her family after being stuck in lockdown in Italy amid the pandemic By Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:37 GMT, 12 December 2020 | Updated: 12:37 GMT, 12 December 2020 Kate Langbroek spent the COVID-19 pandemic in Bologna, Italy, where she has … Read more
Wrestler Dan Gable’s young grandchildren stole the show at his Medal of Freedom ceremony Monday afternoon as they leaned on the Resolute Desk and took a seat on the floor of the Oval Office. Gable, 72, considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, arrived at the White House with his large family in … Read more
It’s the new McCarthyism, says Cambridge philosophy don as he blasts ‘woke’ constraints on freedom of speech in higher education Dr Arif Ahmed likened ‘woke’ constraints on freedom of speech to McCarthyism Cambridge is being balloted to approve policy requiring students and staff to be ‘respectful’ of others’ views Gonville and Caius College fellow is leading Campaign for … Read more
Barack Obama handed out 123 Presidential Medals of Freedom during his eight-year tenure as President, though he admitted it was a ‘mistake’ to not give one to Dolly Parton. Parton, 74, made headlines last month when it was revealed that her $1 million donation helped fund the research that ultimately lead to Moderna’s vaccine. While … Read more
Mortgage prisoners find their freedom after being locked in expensive deals since 2008 clampdown By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 24 November 2020 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 24 November 2020 Mortgage prisoners are finally being freed from expensive deals after overpaying for years – but many are still trapped. An estimated … Read more
Britons are set to be given Covid ‘freedom passes’ as long as they test negative for the virus twice in a week, it has been suggested. The details of the scheme are still being ironed out by officials in Whitehall, who hope it will allow the country to get back to normal next year. To … Read more
Anti-lockdown protesters have clashed with police at marches today as hundreds took to the streets in a fight against coronavirus restrictions. Rallies were held in Bournemouth and Liverpool, where a growing crowd chanted ‘freedom’ as they marched through the city in the rain this afternoon. The group in Merseyside have been shepherded by police, who … Read more