UK takes major leap in Covid-19 fightback as nation starts its biggest ever vaccine drive

Tomorrow marks the ‘first step on the road back to normality’ as British patients begin receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, the head of the NHS has declared. In a world first, the health service will start the biggest vaccination drive in British history at 50 hospital sites across the country. NHS England chief executive Sir Simon … Read more

Father and son leap from burning house shouting ‘where’s Mum?’ after ‘earthquake-like’ explosion

A father and son were seen leaping from their blazing home before asking ‘where’s mum?’ after an ‘earthquake-like’ explosion blasted the walls off their Yorkshire home. Liam McLaughlin and his son Jack were filmed jumping through the flames from a staircase inside their home in Illingworth, West Yorkshire, on Saturday.  Jack, who is in his … Read more

Lump sum pension withdrawals leap 94% during Covid-19 crisis

Lump sum pension withdrawals leap 94% as households suffer income shocks from Covid-19 The Association of British Insurers compared September with April this year Those taking only tax-free lump sums increased by 55 per cent  Many households have been hit by job losses, pay cuts and furloughing  By Sadie Whitelocks for MailOnline and Press Association … Read more

Coronavirus cases leap by 23,000 in a day in the UK sending total past 500,000

Coronavirus cases in the UK today leapt to almost 23,000 in a day sending the total number of infections past the 500,000 mark. In an apparent hammer-blow to hopes that the number of Covid-19 infections are levelling out, the latest figures show there were 22,961 Covid-19 cases recorded today. The figure is a significant jump … Read more

Pint-sized heroes leap into action in huge litter pick success 

It was a massive campaign which saw tens of thousands of big-hearted Britons clear rubbish across the country – helped by an army of child volunteers. Now Keep Britain Tidy and campaign supporters, including the Daily Mail, have one thing to say to the heroes who took part in the Great British September Clean: Thank … Read more

Sainsbury’s security guard crashes to the ground after trying to leap on top of a plastic barrier

Bored at work? Painful moment Sainsbury’s security guard crashes to the ground after trying to leap on top of a plastic barrier outside store A Sainsbury’s security guard had a painful run in with a plastic barrier He attempts to clear a jump but ends up flipping backwards onto his head The video has been watched … Read more

Inferno tears through Spanish beach club popular with Britons after flames leap across motorway

Costa del HELL: Inferno tears through exclusive Spanish beach club popular with Britons after flames leap across motorway from blazing rural wildfire A fire has engulfed the holiday destination of Laguna Village near Estepona Plumes of smoke can be seen rising into the sky as far as Marbella, 20 miles away Three helicopters and 30 … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Rightmove shares leap as housing revival starts

MARKET REPORT: Rightmove shares leap as housing revival starts with property search site notching up 65 days of record traffic By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 7 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 7 August 2020 After months cooped up at home during lockdown, many Britons are reappraising their living arrangements. … Read more

Daredevil wingsuit pilot rides on her stunt partner’s back as they leap from a plane at 13,000ft

Rodeo dive! Daredevil wingsuit pilot rides on her stunt partner’s back as they leap from a plane at 13,000ft Alessio Spina and Giulia Calcaterraglide toward the ground in Sardinia, Italy Wingsuit professional Alessio leaps from plane and Giulia straddles his back Giulia is an extreme sports fanatic and has been skydiving for three years  By … Read more