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Former Hong Kong Governor Lord Patten has called on the EU to scrap its controversial trade agreement with China as it would ‘spit in the face of human rights’. Former Hong Kong Governor Lord Patten has called on the EU to scrap its controversial trade agreement with China as it would ‘spit in the face … Read more
Have you ever noted the home storage potential of a London Underground luggage rack, or lusted over the interior design qualities of a right-facing Jubilee Line lift button? Is so you are not alone – collectors have gone wild for parts salvaged from decommissioned Tube trains, with goods ranging from seat fabric, station tiles and … Read more
Strictly semi-finalists Janette Manrara and HRVY have scrapped a sexy rumba routine this week because of their 16-year age gap. Professional Janette, 37, told MailOnline performing a sensual dance with HRVY, 21, ‘didn’t feel right’ as the singer is more like her ‘little brother.’ In an exclusive interview, Janette admitted trying to teach HRVY, who’s … Read more
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he ‘can’t wait’ to scrap tier restrictions and that vaccine roll-out could mean they are lifted by end of MARCH Matt Hancock previously said he would snitch on neighbour’s breaking rules Now he says the vaccine’s early roll-out could end ‘these blasted restrictions’ The first vaccinations were shipped to 50 … Read more
Today Money Mail lays bare your distraught reaction to NS&I’s proposal to axe Premium Bond cheques and pay winnings direct into bank accounts instead. This means customers must provide their bank details online or over the phone, which many savers say they are just not comfortable doing. The Treasury-backed bank yesterday bowed to pressure from … Read more
More than 40 Tory MPs have warned Rishi Sunak that axing duty-free shopping could cost up to 50,000 jobs. They say the Chancellor’s decision to scrap the system next year will make Britain less attractive to international visitors. The move could affect not just London, but airports and shopping centres throughout the country including in … Read more
Saudi Arabia said today it will scrap labour laws that prevent millions of low-paid migrants workers from leaving their employers in the Kingdom. Human rights groups have repeatedly called on the country to abolish its ‘kafala’ sponsorship system, branded by critics as a modern form of slavery that binds workers to their Saudi employers. The … Read more
Wales should scrap GCSE exams next summer and instead award grades on pupils’ coursework and assessments, a testing regulator has said. Qualifications Wales said A-Level students should continue to be graded as normal, but younger pupils should face a relaxed system. It comes after the summer’s exam season turned into a fiasco as tests were … Read more
Post Office cash machines crisis: Mail bosses are to scrap a THIRD of its 2,000 ATMs in new blow to elderly and vulnerable Post Office will invest £16million to equip 1,400 machines with latest technology Customers still be able to withdraw cash over the counter at 11,500 post offices But many Britons do not know … Read more
Falklands flagship HMS Hermes reaches her final destination – a breakers’ yard where she will be turned into scrap metal Veteran aircraft carrier HMS Hermes has made her final voyage to the scrapheap She was the flagship of the British fleet during the Falklands war in 1982 Hermes carried up to 21 Harrier jets, five Sea … Read more