Boris Johnson and Joe Biden last night condemned China after it sanctioned British MPs for exposing what the Prime Minister called ‘gross human rights violations’. Mr Johnson and the US President spoke on the phone to ‘express their concerns’ over Beijing’s move, which came after Britain and the United States imposed sanctions on China. The Prime … Read more
Nurses condemn ‘fundamentally flawed’ PPE rules in hospitals and say existing guidance on measures including masks is based on out-of-date evidence Report says UK guidance does not reflect more significant risk of aerosol spread Royal College of Nursing commissioned the report after concerns raised by staff Nursing leaders said concerns raised by community nurse who … Read more
The BBC, along with rugby chiefs, have condemned online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with ‘toxic’ abuse over her questions to England skipper Owen Farrell. McLaughlan interviewed Farrell in the aftermath of England’s shock 40-24 defeat against Wales on Saturday during which she questioned him about some of the refereeing decisions that … Read more
Sarah Michelle Gellar and other Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars have spoken out after their castmate Charisma Carpenter accused the show’s creator Joss Whedon of bullying and abuse of power. Sarah Michelle Gellar and three other Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars have spoken out after their castmate Charisma Carpenter accused the show’s creator Joss Whedon … Read more
Southampton condemn ‘abhorrent and archaic’ racist abuse suffered by Alex Jankewitz online after 19-year-old was sent off just 79 seconds into 9-0 mauling by Manchester United Southampton’s Alex Jankewitz was sent-off after 82 seconds at Man United The Saints never recovered and went on to concede nine goals without reply The teenager then received a … Read more
Critics have slammed the NHS charity Christmas advert for showing medics battling to save Santa’s life, claiming it will ‘scare the hell out of little ones’. The film, titled The Gift, depicts an old bearded man unconcious on a hospital bed wearing an oxygen mask as NHS medics in full PPE try to revive him. … Read more
Britain, France and Germany condemn ‘deeply worrying’ bid by Iran to install advanced centrifuges at enrichment plant in defiance of 2015 nuclear deal UN watchdog says Iran has begun operating advanced centrifuges at Natanz Britain, France and Germany said plans violated the deal that Trump quit in 2018 Iran is only meant to enrich uranium … Read more
What a dopey idea! Campaigners condemn alcohol-style ‘units’ system to guide cannabis users The scheme would resemble official alcohol unit guidelines Scientific studies show cannabis is up to 24 per cent more potent than in 1970s Bath researchers analysed data from more than 80,000 street dealer samples Charity Cannabis Skunk Sense warns there is no … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer refuses to criticise Met Police over ‘race hate’ probe into journalist Darren Grimes – who slams investigation as a ‘waste of time with terrifying consequences’ for press freedom Mr Starmer said ‘When people go over the line it’s right that it’s investigated’ Scotland Yard vowed to continue its investigation into Darren Grimes … Read more
Three men are injured after triple shooting in Coventry city centre as police step up patrols and condemn act of ‘outrageous violence’ Coventry police say they will be stepping up patrols after three men were shot The force is urging witnesses to come forward as investigation gets underway Senior officer condemned ‘outrageous violence’ on the … Read more