Father of Aya Hachem, 19, tells of heartbreak as family returns to Lebanon for her funeral

‘We came here to find safety’: Father of model law student Aya Hachem, 19, tells of heartbreak as family returns to Lebanon for her funeral 10 years after they escaped from brutal war Aya Hachem was walking to a supermarket in Blackburn when she was shot   Her father Ismail Hachem – a former soldier – … Read more

Hardline councils that refuse to reopen primary schools risk causing ‘lifelong damage’ warn experts 

Hardline local authorities with under-performing primary schools are among those refusing to reopen next week, as experts warn it may cause ‘lifelong damage’ to poor pupils 23 local education authorities in England opposed to June 1 school re-openings This includes deprived areas such as Manchester, Hartlepool and Knowsley   Lee Elliot Major warned that each week away … Read more

HETHERINGTON: The Lloyd’s insurer that heaps shame on its own industry

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. D.P. writes: We run a small country pub in Herefordshire, and due to the forced closure, we are … Read more

Sarah Silverman does a bang-up job cheering essential workers in NYC with quarantine pal Annie Segal

Sarah Silverman does a bang-up job cheering on essential workers in NYC with quarantine partner Annie Segal By Carly Johnson For Dailymail.com Published: 05:10 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 05:10 BST, 24 May 2020 The quarantined citizens of New York City have been vocalizing their support for essential workers by partaking in nightly cheers … Read more

Grant Shapps reveals personal journey planner to help rail passengers

Grant Shapps’ app: Transport minister reveals personal journey planner to help rail passengers socially distance during coronavirus outbreak by avoiding busy services The National Rail service aims to help commuters avoid over-crowded trains  It will stagger journey times and give disruption or over-crowding warnings  Government pledged to pump £283million to roads, railways, buses and trams … Read more

Tony Blair’s favourite banker Chambers set to exit Credit Suisse

Tony Blair’s favourite banker Russell Chambers set to exit Credit Suisse By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 Tony Blair’s favourite banker is set to leave one of the City’s most powerful firms. City sources said Russell Chambers will leave Credit … Read more

Priyanka Chopra flashes the flesh in plunging swimsuit for ‘Expectation vs. Reality’ album

Priyanka Chopra flashes the flesh in plunging swimsuit for ‘Expectation vs. Reality’ Instagram album By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 04:58 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 04:58 BST, 24 May 2020 Priyanka Chopra had a summery take on the expectations vs. reality meme Saturday. The 37-year-old was the image of poolside glamour for her … Read more

Writer in her 30s says her 5ft frame and youthful looks make people think she’s 12

Many would surely love to look 20 years younger than their actual age without using cosmetics or plastic surgery, but for Melanie Bell, an adult in her 30s with a career as a writer, it’s no fun getting mistaken for a 12-year-old. Bell, an author who migrated from Canada to the United States before finally … Read more