Students and parents have complained about inadequate food parcels for locked-down freshers – including baked beans, Pot Noodles and tins of chicken meatballs. A vegan fresher at the University of Edinburgh was even given a ‘Mars bar and a croissant for dinner’ in a move described by her mother Tina McKenzie as ‘chaotic’. Ms McKenzie … Read more
Leaders from 64 countries have signed a 10-point Pledge For Nature, outlining steps to combat climate change by helping the world ‘live in harmony with nature’ by 2050. Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson are among the figure heads who signed the document stating the world is in a ‘state of planetary emergency’ requiring ‘urgent and … Read more
Senior Tories plot for ‘Parliamentary lock’ to stop Boris Johnson imposing limits on the public’s freedom without scrutiny Tory MPs unhappy with new restrictions like the Rule of Six are planning a revolt A new amendment could force ministers to put measures to a vote by MPs first The MP leading the charge says ministers … Read more
The government could use emergency powers to vaccinate the public against Covid-19, it was revealed last night. Ministers would utilise regulations to bypass EU laws if a vaccine becomes available prior to the end of the Brexit transition agreement on December 31, as reported by the i. Even if a possible vaccine has not been … Read more
The Government is considering giving energy networks the power to switch off a household’s energy supply without warning or compensation for those affected. A series of ‘modifications’ to the Smart Energy Code have been proposed by officials and look set to pass into law by next spring. These include giving networks the right to decide when they … Read more
Criminals who assault emergency workers will face up to two years in prison as ministers DOUBLE maximum sentences Criminals who assault emergency workers will face up to two years in jail Ministers plan to bring forward legislation to double the maximum sentence It relates to those convicted of assaults on police, prison staff, custody officers, … Read more
TALK OF THE TOWN: Doc Martin star Martin Clunes had a real emergency to deal with after his wife was injured in a riding accident By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:26 BST, 13 September 2020 | Updated: 02:07 BST, 13 September 2020 Doc Martin star Martin … Read more
It’s radio gaga! Bill for new emergency services walkie-talkies shoots up by another £1bn… but they will be delayed by another TWO years New walkie-talkies for police have been delayed until 2024 at the earliest The £10bn upgrade is already five years behind schedule and £4bn over budget The Emergency Services Network will replace the … Read more
Extend emergency measures to end of the year, or risk seeing more UK firms go bust, business leaders plead By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 22:40 BST, 8 September 2020 | Updated: 23:01 BST, 8 September 2020 Business leaders are pleading with ministers to extend emergency measures or risk firms across the country … Read more
The Duke of Cambridge saluted the emergency services for their ‘tireless work’ and their incredible efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prince William, 38, have a speech during a special online thanksgiving service to honour 999 heroes organised by the National Emergency Services Memorial charity. The event, which takes place yearly, celebrates the work of the … Read more