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Coronavirus infections must plummet to fewer than 10,000 cases before Boris Johnson should start easing brutal lockdown restrictions — and Britons may need to wear masks ‘forever’, No10’s top scientific advisers have warned. Pushing back against growing calls for Britain to be released from draconian curbs soon, Sir Jeremy Farrar, head of the Wellcome Trust and … Read more
The coronavirus variant detected in Bristol has the ‘potential’ to reinfect vaccinated Britons, a senior SAGE scientist has warned. Professor John Edmunds said it could be ‘very dangerous’ to the UK’s mammoth jab drive if the mutant strain is allowed to spread around the country. Public Health England has so far found 21 cases of … Read more
By James Robinson for MailOnline William Beckford William Beckford – often referred to as Alderman Beckford to distinguish him from his novelist son of the same name – was a well-known political figure in the 18th century. A vastly wealthy man, he twice served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1762 and 1769. But … Read more
Professor Sir Ian Boyd, an infectious disease expert at the University of St Andrews and member of SAGE, said the UK could be stuck in a pattern of ‘control and release for a long time to come’ Britain could be trapped in coronavirus lockdown cycles for ‘several years’ as it’s forced to wrestle with new … Read more
Donald Trump’s closest confidante in the Senate has accused Democrats on the eve of Trump’s second impeachment trial of having ‘declared war on the presidency itself’, as reports suggested the former president is confident of being acquitted and focused instead on seeking revenge against Republicans who he believes betrayed him. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina … Read more
We’ll board your boats if you don’t back down: George Eustice warns EU that Britain will get tough if Brussels doesn’t back down in row over shellfish exports Britain could start boarding European fishing boats to interrupt their catches George Eustice said Government could drop ‘pragmatic and sensible’ approach Environment Secretary faced calls to start … Read more
China moves to strip millions of Hong Kongers of legal rights by refusing to recognise British dual citizens in defiance of handover deal UK Foreign Office warned dual nationality is no longer recognised in Hong Kong Move means millions of Hong Kongers who qualify for overseas citizenship may not be entitled to consular assistance if … Read more
Britain could face further lockdown restrictions if the South African Covid variant becomes more widespread, a SAGE scientist warned today. A study on Sunday found the Oxford University jab had ‘minimal effect’ in preventing mild disease caused by the strain, suggesting vaccinated people may still be able to catch and spread it. Professor Mike Tildesley, an … Read more
Student’s scam alert over online modelling: Woman, 20, warns other would-be influencers not to hand over money up-front for the chance of commission on sales Millie Clarke, 20, from north London, approached to model for Instagram ‘brand’ Bristol University student found herself £284 out of pocket after buying clothes Brands lure would-be influencers in with … Read more
NHS dental patients are being asked to pay private fees while others face two-year waits for appointments, a watchdog has warned. In one instance an individual was offered a procedure for £1,700 which was £60 on the NHS, Healthwatch England said. A document by the watchdog showed complaints of dentists prioritising private care and asking … Read more