Bereaved families and experts say lessons should be learned quickly before a potential third wave Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has come under fire from experts and bereaved families for delaying until spring 2022 the newly announced public inquiry into the government’s handling of […]
Month: May 2021
Lord Frost and Brandon Lewis spoke with loyalist delegation this week about border check concerns The Brexit minister, Lord Frost, and the Northern Ireland secretary, Brandon Lewis, met representatives of loyalist paramilitaries on Monday during a visit to Northern Ireland, it has emerged. The Loyalist Communities Council (LCC), a body […]
Sirens sound in Jezreel Valley as death toll rises and Israel vows to continue military operations in Gaza until there is ‘complete quiet’ Hamas has launched rockets deeper into Israel after Israel’s defence minister vowed to continue the military operation in Gaza until “complete quiet” had been achieved. Thousands of […]
Digital currency, which is made with an energy-intensive process, falls more than 7% after the tweet Tesla has suspended customers’ use of bitcoin to purchase its vehicles, Elon Musk said on Wednesday, citing concerns about the use of fossil fuel for bitcoin mining. Related: Dogecoin’s record-breaking rise shoots ‘joke’ cryptocurrency […]
Plan has prompted warnings over the potential ‘huge challenge’ for already struggling local authorities Local authorities could have to issue up to 3.5m identity cards as part of the government’s plan for mandatory voter ID, it has emerged, prompting warnings over potential high costs and disruption for councils. Ministers have […]
Further airstrikes and rocket fire reported early on Wednesday in Gaza, Tel Aviv and Beersheba What has caused Jerusalem’s worst violence in years? Israeli jets and Palestinian militants traded fresh airstrikes and rocket fire early on Wednesday as the UN’s Middle East envoy called for a cessation of hostilities, warning: […]
2020’s heavily male ceremony reversed with wins for Arlo Parks, Haim and Billie Eilish, as Little Mix become first all-woman winner of British group Brit awards 2021: every performance reviewed, from Coldplay to Arlo Parks Dua Lipa has topped the winners at the 2021 Brit awards, calling for Boris Johnson […]
Critics warn older, disabled and homeless people risk being unfairly denied democratic say More than 2 million UK voters could lack the necessary ID to take part in future elections, according to a government analysis of its flagship bill on voting rights, spurring warnings that “decades of democratic progress” risk […]
The film star uses the backdrop of a hotel gaming room for an interview with the breakfast television show Today. Damon, who has been based in Australia to film the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder, has been spotted in numerous locations along the country’s east coast. His live cross from […]
Guardiola’s side are champions for third time in four seasons ‘This was the hardest one,’ says City’s manager Pep Guardiola said his third Premier League title as Manchester City manager was “the hardest one” to win after they were crowned champions following Manchester United’s defeat by Leicester. Related: Manchester City’s […]