Tocilizumab, marketed as Actemra, will be given to hundreds of critically ill coronavirus patients in the NHS Hundreds of critically ill coronavirus patients in the NHS will be given an arthritis drug as part of the world’s largest trial of promising therapies. Tocilizumab, sold as RoActemra or Actemra, will be administered to patients whose lungs … Read more
A British animal lover who found two emaciated dogs in Cyprus rescued them and got them back to Britain on a Boeing 747 that was bringing in coronavirus medical supplies. Andrea Siddons, 51, who runs the Cyprus Dog Rescue centre from her home on the island, found two ‘unrecognisable’ dogs who were both so skinny … Read more
Piers Morgan slammed a government minister today over his failure to ensure NHS staff treating coronavirus patients have the protective equipment they need. The Good Morning Britain presenter criticised Local Government Minister Simon Clarke over his ‘shameful’ handling of the problem during the pandemic. Morgan said Mr Clarke ‘didn’t have a clue’ how many healthcare … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Mind your head on the beams and bring a dog (if it’s well-behaved) – these are the orders at the Horse Guards Inn, West Sussex Horse Guards Inn was a stopping-off point for the House Cavalry in the 1840s The hotel is bijou – from its three rooms to the low beams … Read more
Primark confirms furloughing of 68,000 staff as sales go from £650m a month to zero after retailer is forced to close all stores by virus lockdown 68,000 Primark workers across Europe have been furloughed Primark expects to take a £284million hit from unsold stock ABF is seeking to speak with landlords to get help with their … Read more
The site of a famed battle between Hannibal and a 100,000-strong hoard of angry Spanish tribesmen has been discovered by archaeologists. It is thought the great clash may have occurred on the banks of the Tagus river between Driebes and Illana in Guadalajara in 220 BC, according to new research. Academics claim the battle happened … Read more
Demi Sims has candidly discussed how she came out as bisexual at 19 after three years of dealing with ‘very dark days’. Speaking to TOWIE co-star and close friend Vas J Morgan for his I AM ENOUGH podcast on Monday, Demi revealed how she initially struggled with understanding her feelings as a teenager and why … Read more
Fred Sirieix’s new show The Restaurant That Burns off Calories sparked uproar last night, with many viewers taking to social media to accuse the programme of being ‘triggering’ and ‘insensitive’. Leading eating disorder charity Beat urged people with conditions like anorexia and bulimia not to watch it, and reported a surge in demand for its … Read more
Swell! New £350million superyacht has a bowling alley, a waterfall and a wave pool you can SURF in The California yacht, which has been designed by Norwegian-based Kurt Strand, will be 135 metres long The 8,000 tonne vessel will have a top speed of 20 knots and has been designed with three swimming pools The … Read more
The cost of petrol and diesel in Britain are at ‘rip-off levels’ – even before the crash in the price of oil that has taken place this week, a campaigner claims. Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK, said average prices of a litre of unleaded and diesel should be 98p and 106p respectively, but are around … Read more