As if the Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, unprecedented numbers of people are suffering emotional fallout from isolation, money worries and fear of coronavirus infection, leaving Britain facing a tidal wave of anxiety and depression. That’s the stark warning from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, with the organisation’s president, Professor Wendy Burn, declaring: ‘Our fear is … Read more
Shellfish could be wiped out as Arctic Ocean acidifies due to climate change, scientists fear Ocean expected to absorb more carbon dioxide than expected in next 80 years Increasing acidity of water could wipe out organisms like shellfish and urchins Acid can dissolve their calcified skeletons and shells and could affect food chain By Daily … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s new book could ‘paint Prince William as the bad guy’ and cause a fresh rift within the Royal Family, aides reportedly fear. The book ‘Finding Freedom’, which Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, are believed to have co-operated with, is soon to be released and charts the couple’s journey among the … Read more
Sell-off fear as Cobham’s new American owner splits defence giant up into nine divisions Advent International bought Cobham for £4billion earlier this year Cobham has been split in nine divisions; it was previously run as four divisions By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:32 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 22:32 BST, … Read more
Police fear new take-away booze law will trigger rise in disorder as crowds gather on streets outside pubs to drink Pubs will be entitled to serve alcohol for people to drink on the pavement Alcohol-fuelled masses could descend to the streets forcing police to intervene Police chiefs having ‘intense conversations’ with government about concerns NPCC … Read more
Thousands of over-50s have had their dreams of giving up work dashed after the Covid-19 crisis wrecked their retirement plans. Many say they can no longer afford to stop working because the value of their pension savings has plummeted. Others have had to suspend pension contributions after their income was hit by lockdown and they … Read more
Senior ministers fear the top scientists advising the Government could quit over plans to ease the two-metre rule. Professor Chris Whitty, the popular Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance have made it clear they believe the current guidance on safe distancing should stay. But Boris Johnson will tomorrow pave the way for … Read more
There is a photograph taken in 1937 which shows Stalin walking along the Moscow canal with three lieutenants. Yet in a version issued 12 months later, only two can be seen. The missing man is Nikolai Yezhov, a Soviet commissar who, executed in a purge, had vanished not just from office, but from the photo, too. … Read more
TSB is first bank to withdraw mortgage deals for customers with 15% deposit amid fears of a plunge in house prices By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:53 BST, 13 June 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 13 June 2020 TSB has become the first bank to withdraw mortgage deals for customers with a … Read more
Italy‘s prime minister has stayed ‘totally calm’ after a three-hour grilling on his response to the coronavirus pandemic – saying ‘I have nothing to fear’. Prosecutors are looking to launch a probe into the Italian government’s handling of the deadly virus after it killed 34,223 people in the country. ‘I explained everything to prosecutors. I … Read more