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Covid-19 restrictions have been used to destroy civil liberties around the world, rights groups warn

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Covid-19 restrictions have squeezed civil liberties worldwide with authoritarian regimes exploiting the restrictions as a way to shore up their control of fast-changing societies, rights groups say. Demonstrations have been outlawed, elections postponed, and activists subject to even greater repression in a health emergency whose political impact will still be felt when the pandemic is over.  … Read more

Businessmen and tour groups could be exempt from quarantine in Britain

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Business travellers and tour groups could be exempt from quarantine in Britain from early next year to kick-start the depleted travel industry. The move could last for three days but people would not be allowed to ‘socialise’ or attend ‘any other non-business-related activity’. There are also separate plans to axe self-isolation for groups coming into the country … Read more

The Hut Group’s founder scoops record £840m bonus

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The Hut Group’s founder scoops record £840m bonus following the company’s blockbuster stock market listing By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 13 November 2020 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 13 November 2020 The Hut Group’s founder has scooped a record £840m bonus following the company’s blockbuster stock market listing.  The Mail can … Read more

Covid deaths can be ‘significantly reduced’ if age groups don’t mix

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People only socialising within their own age groups could ‘significantly reduce’ deaths from coronavirus and provide an alternative to lockdown, a study claims. Researchers from the University of Haifa, Israel, created a large computer simulation to evaluate different scenarios for easing lockdown measures – including by age group. They found that there would be between … Read more

Police miss-spent millions on undercover operations infiltrating campaigning groups

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Police miss-spent millions on undercover operations including an officer being trained as a CLOWN to infiltrate street campaigning group, inquiry hears Undercover Policing Inquiry hearing evidence on policing tactics across UK Officer EN34 ‘Lynn Watson’ spied on Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army Video clips show her dress in clown costume and make-up to befriend the group … Read more

Private equity groups target William Hill and Deltic

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Private equity groups target bookmaker William Hill and nightclub giant Deltic in latest wave of dealmaking By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 8 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 8 November 2020 Private equity groups are targeting bookmaker William Hill and nightclub giant Deltic in the latest wave of dealmaking.  Buyout … Read more

Simone Biles calls out conservative group’s petition to pull Uber Eats ads with Jonathan Van Ness

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Simone Biles calls out conservative group’s petition criticizing her Uber Eats commercial campaign with Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 04:25 GMT, 5 November 2020 | Updated: 04:25 GMT, 5 November 2020 Gymnastics legend Simone Biles is hitting back at a conservative Christian group for spearheading a petition calling on … Read more

Ant Group’s £26bn float suspended at 11th hour  

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Ant Group’s £26bn float suspended at 11th hour after firm’s boss is grilled by Chinese officials By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 23:15 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 23:15 GMT, 3 November 2020 Ant Group’s blockbuster float was dramatically called off by Chinese authorities yesterday after the firm’s boss seemingly clashed with … Read more

SAGE scientist warns coronavirus is ‘running riot’ across ALL age groups

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SAGE scientists have warned coronavirus is ‘running riot’ across the country amid reports ministers will declare a second national lockdown as early as next week. They said the upwards direction of cases is ‘very serious’ and that the Government’s Three-Tier system has slowed the virus but failed to put its spread into reverse. And warned … Read more

500 Scout groups are at risk of closing down as social distancing affects fundraising drives 

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500 Scout groups are at risk of closing down as social distancing affects fundraising drives The Scout Association said many of the at risk groups were in deprived areas Groups usually raise funds through jumble sales, quiz nights and car washes  Scout Association has now launched a virtual race around the world fundraiser By Daily … Read more