Rio de Janeiro closes its famous beaches in wake of Brazil’s Covid crisis Rio’s mayor Eduardo Paes said the virus situation in the city was ‘very critical’ Public hospitals in the city currently have a 95% occupancy rate in intensive care Like much of Brazil it is struggling against the impact of the so-called P1 … Read more
Good Morning Britain bosses have reportedly held a crisis meeting over the handling of Patsy Palmer’s interview after she stormed off the show on Wednesday. The former EastEnders actress, 48, shut down a video call from her Malibu home after taking exception to the ITV show’s strap line which read ‘addict turned wellness guru’. After receiving … Read more
BA staff will continue work from home plan when Covid crisis ends as airline explores sale of its HQ near Heathrow where 2,000 employees were based before lockdown British Airways bosses say home-working is one of ‘very few positive aspects’ of coronavirus pandemic Airline is looking at options for Waterside complex at London Heathrow Airport … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited ambulance staff and paramedics in east London today, amid the ongoing fallout in the wake of Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview. William and Kate spoke to crews at Newham Ambulance Station to hear how they coped mentally during the pandemic. The couple joined paramedic Jahrin Khan in the … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing growing calls for a public inquiry into Britain’s handling of the coronavirus crisis – but the Government insists that now is ‘not the right time’. Scientific advisers, bereaved families, senior doctors and an ex-head of the civil service are among those advocating for an inquiry into the pandemic – as the … Read more
Crisis at the Provvy: Shares dive 28% and watchdog launches a formal probe as doorstep lending arm faces collapse By Mark Shapland For The Daily Mail Published: 21:57 GMT, 15 March 2021 | Updated: 21:57 GMT, 15 March 2021 Provident Financial lost more than a quarter of its value after warning that its doorstep lending … Read more
Survey warns British manufacturers facing their biggest profits squeeze since the financial crisis By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 00:01 GMT, 15 March 2021 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 15 March 2021 British manufacturers are facing their biggest profits squeeze since the financial crisis, a survey warns. Research by Insider Pro found that firms … Read more
The Metropolitan Police today deleted a tweet remembering officers who died during their service as the force faces outrage over its manhandling of screaming women at a vigil to mourn the death of Sarah Everard. The force had tweeted this morning to commemorate the death of officer Anthony Haines, who died after his police car … Read more
Rise of celebrities having children in their mid-40s is ‘causing a fertility crisis’: Older mothers are misleading women into thinking they can conceive naturally well into their fifth decade, says IVF expert Famous older mothers may have relied on donated eggs, said Prof Adam Balen He said women in late 30s and 40s came to … Read more
Prince Philip is preparing to spend his 25th night in hospital. The Queen’s husband of 73 years – whose 100th birthday is on June 10 – underwent heart surgery last week after being initially admitted on February 16 as a ‘precautionary’ measure when he felt unwell. He was operated on at St Barts but has … Read more