‘Brexit created the problem’: EU ambassador stokes Northern Ireland row warning there is ‘no alternative to the protocol’ after new DUP leader Edwin Poots accuses Brussels of risking peace to punish the UK EU ambassador insisted there is ‘no alternative’ to the Northern Ireland protocol New DUP leader Edwin Poots has lashed out at the … Read more
AstraZeneca‘s vaccine may also be restricted for under-40s when Britain’s immunisation drive moves down to younger age groups, it was claimed today. Medical watchdogs will assess data on the jab’s links to extremely rare blood clots in ‘scrupulous detail’ in order to paint a clearer picture on the exact risk-benefit ratio. They have already advised … Read more
‘Blood clot? You’re more likely to be killed by a POODLE!’: Twitter users see the funny side of news that under-30s will be offered alternative to AstraZeneca jab Internet has poked fun at news that under-30s should not take AstraZeneca jab Advisory board ruled 18 to 29 year olds should be offered an alternative vaccine … Read more
Russia has proposed its Arctic shipping route as an alternative to the Suez Canal, which has been blocked since Tuesday. State-run Russian energy company Rosatum boasted the alternative route has more room to draw rude pictures, in reference to the Ever Given’s penis-shaped water course in the Red Sea. Eagle-eyed observers noticed the phallic shape … Read more
Russia has proposed its Arctic shipping route as an alternative to the Suez Canal, which has been blocked since Tuesday. State-run Russian energy company Rosatum boasted the alternative route has more room to draw rude pictures, in reference to the Ever Given’s penis-shaped water course in the Red Sea. Eagle-eyed observers noticed the phallic shape … Read more
Titanic fans left horrified by alternative ending that sees Rose interrupted by treasure hunters as she throws priceless diamond into the sea – as they blast ‘cheesy dialogue’ that makes it seem ‘like a parody’ Deleted scene, which was available as a DVD extra of the 2005 release of the Oscar-winning film, was shared online … Read more
While the pandemic has been tough time for many, young, single renters have been hit particularly badly. They are more likely to be employed in struggling industries such as retail and hospitality, and to have less secure jobs overall. Having not accrued the years of service to require a big pay-off, they are also cheaper … Read more
For some homeowners, making their home more environmentally friendly may be on the to-do list this year. Although small changes can contribute towards this, installing new, sustainable hot water and heating systems can make homes warmer, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills. Heating accounts for 20 per cent of UK emissions according to the … Read more
Supermarket websites have been strained after Boris Johnson announced the third national lockdown on Monday with shoppers racing to book delivery slots. Both the Sainsbury’s and Tesco apps reported problems due to surging demand, while some shoppers took to Twitter to reveal they were 4,864 in the queue for an Ocado shop. Shoppers at some … Read more
BBC Radio 1 insiders have defended a decision to play its ‘alternative version’ of Fairytale of New York to avoid offending younger audiences who are ‘particularly sensitive’ to derogatory terms for gender and sexuality. The station decided to edit the words ‘f***ot’ and ‘sl*t’ from the track – sung by Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan and … Read more