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How to get airlines flying again after the coronavirus disruption is offering a big opportunity to AIM-listed Westminster Group. Fever screening equipment at airports is one of the remedies being suggested and that plays right into the hands of the security and technology group, according to chief executive Peter Fowler. ‘It’s our business,’ he says, … Read more
Get back to work! Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg tells MPs to ‘set an example’ to the public by returning to Westminster within weeks Temporary arrangements have seen MPs join in debates via webcam Mr Rees-Mogg doesn’t want the measures extended beyond the Whitsun recess He said the system ‘restricts our ability to conduct effective scrutiny’ … Read more
Londoners gathering at landmarks such as Westminster Bridge for the country’s weekly ‘clap for carers’ event will be told to return home, the Metropolitan Police have said. It comes two weeks after the force’s commissioner Dame Cressida Dick was filmed leading dozens of officers in the weekly applause for key workers on a crowded Westminster … Read more
‘More stupidity!’: Social media users blast ‘idiots’ for smashing social distancing rules by cramming onto London’s Westminster Bridge to clap for NHS workers Hundreds have been blasted over ‘shambolic’ scenes on Westminster Bridge Shocking photographs showed members of the public defying guidelines They clearly defied guidelines to stay 6ft apart during the Clap for Carers … Read more
The billionaire Duke of Westminster has pledged £12.5million to help the NHS in its fight against coronavirus. Landowner Hugh Grosvenor, 29, is the richest person under the age of 30 in the world with an estimated worth of £10.1billion. A close friend of the royal family’s, he is Prince George’s godfather and owns 200 acres … Read more
Tributes for Westminster journalist affectionately dubbed ‘Gobby’ who became thorn in side of countless ministers as he covered Downing Street for decades as he dies, aged 61 Paul Lambert started out as an electrician but later became a journalist He was based on Downing Street and known for his booming voice His daughter Danni announced … Read more
Nadine Dorries reveals she is heading back to the Commons for the passing of coronavirus bill… following two-week self-isolation after catching bug Health Minister, 62, began feeling ill on March 6 and later tested positive Her mother, 84, also contracted the disease and the MP’s office was sealed off Mid Bedfordshire MP was forced to … Read more
Builders were today seen expanding a central London mortuary to prepare for a surge of coronavirus victims as the number of cases rose to 676 in a day. The capacity of Westminster Public Mortuary by the Houses of Parliament can currently store 102 corpses and is likely to see its capacity almost doubled. The UK … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s last engagement as senior royals was marred by behind-the-scenes tensions over protocol. It had been agreed that Harry and Meghan’s attendance at yesterday’s Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey with other senior royals would be a fitting farewell. But the Daily Mail understands the couple were upset to learn … Read more
Royals sat in order of their line of succession to the throne as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle carried out their final official duty Prince Charles sat behind the Queen as he is heir to the throne with wife Camilla Behind them was Prince William, second in line to the throne with his wife Kate … Read more