Boris Johnson is facing a ‘cabinet row’ over plans for a tougher coronavirus crackdown, as Northern city leaders last night pleaded with ministers not to impose lockdown-style measures. Amid growing talk of a Tory back bench rebellion over his 10pm Covid curfew, the Prime Minister is said to be facing a deepening split between senior ministers … Read more
Drivers will have just one year to sell their diesel or older petrol cars before the Ultra Low Emission Zone is expanded across the capital. Hundreds of motorists who drive into central London will have until October 2021 to ditch their old polluting cars in order to avoid a £12.50 daily fee. It comes as the capital’s … Read more
As Covid continues to wreak destruction on our finances… How can you help a friend facing money problems? They may seem stressed, have unopened bills or repeatedly ask for loans Raising the subject can be a minefield given that money remains a taboo But helping a friend who is struggling with money worries can be … Read more
These are dispiriting days for those needing a decent income from their investments, and for anyone in that situation, tough decisions now loom. Alarmingly, negative interest rates are on the Bank of England’s agenda, making deposit-based savings even less attractive. At the same time, many companies have cut their dividends either because they have been … Read more
An American has spoken of his fears that he could be jailed for two years in Thailand for leaving a one star review of a hotel. Teacher Wesley Barnes, 37, originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, but who now lives in Thailand, spent two days behind bars after his arrest on September 18. In June he … Read more
Fans face being thrown out of pubs BEFORE televised football matches are finished because of new 10pm curfew – with Monday’s Arsenal v Liverpool clash at 8.15pm the first victim of new rules The government are to introduce new curfew rules for pubs to close at 10:00pm This means fans wanting to watch their teams … Read more
Claudia Winkleman has sparked fury among BBC staff after sending a round-robin email asking workers – including those facing redundancy – to film themselves dancing just 24 hours after her £369,000 salary was revealed. The email, which was sent by Winkelman and her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Tess Daly, asked colleagues to take part in the … Read more
Thousands of furious motorists are facing 10-hour delays and nine-mile queues as police conduct sweeping spot checks in a major security operation at the Port of Dover – but refuse to reveal why. Lorries trying to access Dover docks in southern England have been brought to a standstill after Kent Police officers checked every vehicle … Read more
A tricky number-based brainteaser has left players scratching their heads with even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers stumped. The vexing new challenge has been created by UK-based marketing company Reflect Digital to mark the start of National Coding Week, an annual event that aims to encourage more people to learn to code. With only one back-to-front … Read more
Bank of Scotland facing court battle with homeowners stung by debts linked to house prices after shared appreciation mortgage scandal negotiations fail Shared appreciation mortgages have left elderly homeowners owing Bank of Scotland and Barclays enormous debts due to house price inflation Law firm Teacher Stern has been fighting for fairer charges for those affected … Read more