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More Oxford colleges and departments are forcing students and staff to have ‘unconscious bias training’ to root out hidden racist behaviour – even though there’s no evidence that it works. The Government insists that the training ‘does not achieve its intended aims’, could make discrimination issues worse, and should be axed by the public sector. … Read more
Topshop worker at London’s flagship store claims owner Sir Philip Green had the code name ‘Papa One’ and ‘ran it with an iron grip of fear and berated staff if anything was out of place’ Writer Hanna Flint told how she worked at Oxford Street branch aged 21 in 2009 Brand was gaining global acclaim … Read more
Weak handshake may be a sign of long-term health problems and premature ageing in men due to lower levels of oxygen in their blood, study suggests Scientists find a link between poor grip and hypoxemia – low oxygen in the blood Hypoxemia can lead to oxygen-starved body tissues and lead to organ failure A simple test measuring … Read more
The Singapore Grip viewers slam ‘dire’ acting in ITV’s WWII Sunday night drama after bemoaning the ‘boring’ plot – and say the ‘awful’ script has given the cast ‘nothing to work with’ Viewers of the new ITV drama The Singapore Grip last night slammed the show Many criticised acting, others said the script gave actors … Read more
Boris Johnson tells Cabinet ministers to ‘get a grip or go’ as he plots reshuffle after the Spending Review Number 10 is planning to ditch under performing ministers in a reshuffle The likes of Gavin Williamson and Liz Truss are both seen as vulnerable Sources claim ministers who are seen as competent will keep their … Read more
It’s time to get a grip on this blight, says Selina Scott: 1980s’ breakfast TV star joins the Great British September Clean to tackle litter Selina Scott was one of the most famous faces on TV during the 1980s The 69-year-old Breakfast TV star joined eco-warriors in Harrogate to pick litter She said it was … Read more
Swapping soapland for Singapore: Coronation Street’s Elizabeth Tan to star in period drama The Singapore Grip alongside Charles Dance – and hopes it will pave way for other actresses of East Asian descent Elizabeth Tan, 30, to star in new ITV Sunday night drama The Singapore Grip The actress plays character of refugee Vera Chiang … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing an increasingly bitter backlash from Tory MPs over the Government’s decision to perform a humiliating U-turn over pupils wearing face masks in schools. Conservative backbenchers have accused ministers of presiding over an ‘utter s***show’ as they warned Downing Street it needs to ‘get a grip’ of its scientific advisers because the … Read more
RUTH SUNDERLAND: One hopes that alongside his medical advisers, PM Boris Johnson is also listening to those at the sharp end of the economic emergency The Big Four banks have lent like there is no tomorrow to keep their customers afloat Joblessness could be be worse than the Boys from the Black Stuff era of … Read more
Weak mussels: Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change makes the molluscs loosen their grip on rocks, study shows By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 13:02 BST, 29 July 2020 | Updated: 13:02 BST, 29 July 2020 Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change is making mussels loosen their grip on … Read more