Research shows the pandemic has had a disproportionate economic impact on regions such as the north-west of England The number of British households plunged into destitution more than doubled last year, according to alarming new research on the devastating fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid growing concerns over the unequal […]
Year: 2021
Jasmine Harrison made the record-breaking journey in 70 days, three hours and 48 minutes A 21-year-old swimming teacher from North Yorkshire has become the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Jasmine Harrison, a part-time teacher and bartender from Thirsk, began the journey in December when she departed […]
High command fears that criticising Boris Johnson’s flawed deal with the EU would be damaging for the party Labour MPs are being asked by the party’s high command not to focus on problems caused by Brexit when asking questions in parliament, dealing with the media, or posting on social media, […]
Exclusive: chief medical officer is said to be ‘very unhappy’ with plans for all children to go back to class on 8 March A row has broken out over Boris Johnson’s hopes for a “big bang” reopening of schools, as sources claimed it had run into resistance from Prof Chris […]
Car-sized vehicle designed to seek signs of life is pronounced ‘healthy’ after dramatic descent to surface of the red planet Nasa scientists have said the Perseverance Mars rover is “healthy” and is beaming back many stunning new images from the surface of the planet, promising significant scientific discoveries ahead. Related: […]
Health secretary will permit indoor visits from one person from 8 March, raising safety concerns from some care operators Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Care home residents in England will be allowed to receive indoor visits from one person from 8 March as lockdown restrictions start […]
The reality TV and rap superstar couple known as Kimye are parting ways after almost seven years of marriage, following reports a split was ‘imminent’ Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after almost seven years of marriage. The reality TV superstar, 40, filed for divorce from the […]
President to travel to Texas as long as he is not a ‘burden to folks’ Power being restored but widespread boil advisories in place Joe Biden said on Friday he was ready to declare a major disaster in Texas after a deadly winter storm cut power and disrupted water supplies […]
Claimants report struggling to pay bills or put any money aside amid coronavirus crisis Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Many people claiming universal credit for the first time during the pandemic were unable to put aside enough cash to save £10 a month, eat healthily or […]
PM to counter accusations that richest countries are piling up supplies and creating global inequality Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson will lead efforts to fend off accusations that the world’s richest countries are hoarding Covid vaccines by pledging at a G7 summit that the […]