Scots get freedom (for a haircut): Nicola Sturgeon confirms barbers and salons WILL open on Monday alongside non-essential shops for click and collect as Scotland eases out of lockdown The move will allow Scots to get locks trimmed from April 5 with appointments Barbers and salons in England reopen on April 12, Welsh ones are already open … Read more
The RE teacher suspended over a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad is reported to have ‘defended his right to freedom of speech’ in a heated telephone call with the father of a Muslim pupil at Batley Grammar School, Mail Online can reveal. The ‘burly Yorkshire lad’ in his 20s, who has not been named, is also … Read more
A spring heatwave will usher in the first significant return of personal freedoms in three months. Temperatures are tipped to rise as high as (76F) 24C next week as the ‘stay at home’ edict imposed on January 4 is scrapped. Gatherings of up to six people or two full households will be allowed in parks or … Read more
The Prime Minister’s view that the third wave of COVID evident in Europe may ‘wash up on our shores’ could well be correct. However depressing that prospect is, the UK should not be blown off course as we plan our route out of lockdown. As a scientist, I learned a long time ago that getting … Read more
‘Freedom passport’ app could allow pubs, restaurants and sports venues to reopen with minimal social distancing Users will instantly be able to show evidence of their latest negative Covid test A government review is due to conclude before all restrictions lifted on June 21 Experts describe the technology as ‘a massive game-changer for this summer’ … Read more
Foreign holidays are on hold until at least mid-May – but from next month you can enjoy the freedom of the open road on a campervan adventure By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 13 March 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 13 March 2021 Foreign holidays are on hold until at least … Read more
We’re finding real freedom! Boris Johnson hails pupils’ return as jabs are rolled out for under-60s… so his vaccine is due any day now Schools across the country have received a staggering 57 million Covid-19 tests An opinion poll said nine out of ten parents want their children back in school The first of 17 … Read more
Beijing has rebuked Britain’s ambassador to China for publishing an article defending the role of a free press. Caroline Wilson, who took up her post in Beijing last year, penned a post on Chinese social media after a number of newspapers accused foreign journalists of being ‘China haters’ for publishing reports that were critical of … Read more
So sorry, Your Majesty, but I have had my first Covid vaccination for wholly selfish reasons. I did not do it for the good of others but for my own convenience. And I will have my second for the same purpose. A very important part of my family now lives abroad and I am deeply … Read more
MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Ignore the playground squabbles – and let the PM guide us to freedom By Mail on Sunday Comment for the Daily Mail Published: 00:18 GMT, 21 February 2021 | Updated: 02:18 GMT, 21 February 2021 On the eve of a crucial Cabinet meeting on the path back to freedom from lockdown, … Read more