Mother who says toxic air killed her daughter, nine, fears measures to ensure roads are more eco-friendly will make pollution WORSE Rosamund Kissi-Debrah called on Transport Secretary to ban ‘green’ schemes Her daughter Ella suffered fatal asthma attack thought to be caused by air pollution She says that low-traffic schemes in some areas increases congestion … Read more
Michael Gove played a key role in forcing through the rule of six at Covid cabinet meeting – and has ‘been consistently on the side of the toughest approach’, says source Gove faced opposition from Rishi Sunak, Alok Sharma and Grant Shapps Senior Tories believe the rule of six is too draconian and is opposed … Read more
Tens of thousands of British holidaymakers are facing a race to escape Portugal after the country was returned to the quarantine list. The move will trigger another day of chaos as they rush to get home before the restrictions kick in at 4am tomorrow. The cost of flights home soared to £600 within minutes of … Read more
Portugal and Hungary are taken off quarantine exemption list – meaning holidaymakers must get home by 4am on Saturday or self-isolate for two weeks By Faith Ridler For Mailonline Published: 17:17 BST, 10 September 2020 | Updated: 17:41 BST, 10 September 2020 Portugal and Hungary have today been removed from the quarantine exemption list, meaning … Read more
The boss of EasyJet last night became the latest business chief to pledge support to the Daily Mail’s campaign to Get Britain Flying Again with border tests. Demanding a shift away from the current policy of imposing quarantine restrictions on people returning from many countries, chief executive Johan Lundgren said there was ‘still time to … Read more
Petrol cars could be BANNED from parking spaces in favour of electric vehicles in latest council eco-drive Ministers could give councils power to create green-coloured parking spaces Grant Shapps approved plans for green number plates for electric drivers Motoring groups warned drivers who can’t afford upfront cost will be penalised By Tom Payne For The … Read more
British holidaymakers have shared their fury as they make the mad dash to return home to the UK from seven Greek islands that will be added to the quarantine list from 4am tomorrow. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed on Monday that Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos are being stripped of quarantine exempt … Read more
Ministers are exploring plans to cut the quarantine time for holidaymakers to just five days by testing them 48 hours before they arrive in the UK, it is claimed. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is said to have ‘warmly welcomed’ the proposal which would more than halve the 14-day self-isolation period. Under plans by industry leaders, tourists … Read more
Thousands of Britons have seen flights from seven Greek islands added to the government’s red list treble in price today, as they face a desperate rush back home to beat the quarantine deadline. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed on Monday that Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos are being stripped of quarantine exempt … Read more
British passengers face ‘chaotic scenes’ and lengthy delays at the UK border as they complain about lack of social distancing at Heathrow Airport EXCLUSIVE: British passengers faced 45-minute delays to cross the UK border Long queues of passengers snaked through Heathrow Terminal Five Passengers complained about a complete lack of social distancing at the border … Read more