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BOOK OF THE WEEK PUTIN’S PEOPLE by Catherine Belton (William Collins, £25, 640pp) Thank heavens for coronavirus! I know I shouldn’t say that but there are some small blessings in the current pandemic. In Russia, the national referendum to extend Vladimir Putin’s stay in office for another 12 years has been postponed. The proposal that … Read more
To those in Britain and across the world who hope and pray that their political leaders are up to the challenges posed by coronavirus, well, just be thankful you don’t live in the US. Yesterday, Donald Trump compared the governors of states who might seek to defy him over his desire to end the lockdown … Read more
Economic meltdown from coronavirus lockdown could leave more than a MILLION people with long term illnesses as jobs are lost and non-essential operations cancelled, think-tank warns Dominic Raab chairing Cobra to consider a coronavirus lockdown extension IFS warns draconian curbs could lead to widespread long-term ill health issues Harm likely to be ‘much larger’ than … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Those hiring a car abroad could fork out nearly 12 times more for a vehicle rented at the airport on arrival as opposed to booking the same car type in advance online, data has revealed. Drivers save an average of 59 per cent booking ahead online, according to holiday comparison website, TravelSupermarket. Meanwhile, separate research … Read more