Government’s top scientists found out Covid spread out of China DURING meeting

One of the Government’s top scientific advisory panels found out Covid had spread to another country from China during a crunch meeting to discuss the virus’ threat to Britain, official documents reveal. Public Health England (PHE) members present at an hour-long NERVTAG discussion on January 13 were notified of a case in Thailand – which … Read more

Government’s top scientists found out Covid spread out of China DURING meeting

One of the Government’s top scientific advisory panels found out Covid had spread to another country from China during a crunch meeting to discuss the virus’ threat to Britain, official documents reveal. Public Health England (PHE) members present at an hour-long NERVTAG discussion on January 13 were notified of a case in Thailand – which … Read more

Government’s top scientists found out Covid spread out of China DURING meeting

One of the Government’s top scientific advisory panels found out Covid had spread to another country from China during a crunch meeting to discuss the virus’ threat to Britain, official documents reveal. Public Health England (PHE) members present at an hour-long NERVTAG discussion on January 13 were notified of a case in Thailand – which … Read more

Hilarious ‘Covid-Okie’ video pokes fun at government’s coronavirus measures

‘You put your household in, your children out’… Hilarious ‘Covid-Okie’ video pokes fun at government’s coronavirus measures as England prepares to enter third lockdown The TikTok clip entitled ‘Covid-Okie’ is a compilation of coronavirus policies  New lyrics mock government’s response to pandemic which is full of u-turns The hilarious video has been shared over 28,000 … Read more

Tech titans face growing scrutiny from Governments and users

Accelerating the transition to an ever more digital existence, the coronavirus pandemic has tightened tech giants’ grip on billions of customers’ lives. Governments and users are belatedly coming to terms with the power held by the likes of Apple and Amazon, particularly in focus this year thanks to their role in everything from setting up … Read more

Teaching union slams Government’s ‘undeliverable’ mass testing plans

Teaching union slams Government’s ‘undeliverable’ plans for mass Covid-19 testing in schools from January as senior Tory MP warns decision to stagger return of pupils will mean ‘more lost learning’ and will ‘sow confusion’ Government announced pupils’ return to secondary schools will be staggered Staggered return in January to give schools time to set up … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Revolution bar chain boss slams Government’s treatment of bars and nightclubs

The boss of Revolution Bars today blasted the Government’s ‘scandalous’ treatment of bars and nightclubs during the pandemic, accusing it of ‘deliberately sacrificing businesses and people’s livelihoods’.  Chief executive Rob Pitcher said state support for bars which have seen their trade decimated during the crisis is ‘totally inadequate’ and called grants of £1,000 per wet-led … Read more

Passengers will bear the brunt of Government’s bailout of rail companies during pandemic

Train fares will be frozen until March… before soaring by 2.6%: Passengers will bear the brunt of Government’s bailout of rail companies during pandemic Fares usually rise in January and are linked to the retail prices index (RPI) The cost of an average annual season ticket will go up from £3,064 to £3,144 Fare rise … Read more

Welsh government’s poll ratings plummet after alcohol ban for pubs to combat coronavirus surge

Welsh government’s poll ratings plummet by more than a FIFTH to the LOWEST since the pandemic started after First Minister Mark Drakeford bans alcohol in pubs to combat coronavirus surge New rules forced pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes to stop selling alcohol  Also ordered 6pm closures, sparking criticism from the public and politicians Administration has … Read more

Owner of G-A-Y slams Government’s ‘ridiculous’ Covid Tiers

The owner of G-A-Y has slammed the Government’s ‘ridiculous’ coroanvirus tier system after the famous bar was forced to reopen with table service and food from McDonald’s. Jeremy Joseph said the Government had ‘discriminated against wet-led venues’ in its rules to tackle Covid-19. He claimed ministers had failed to give clear guidance.  In order to … Read more