Fury over study that halted global Covid-19 trials as letter questions its methods

On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it was suspending the hydroxychloroquine arm of its trial over safety concerns (file image) More than 120 leading scientists and doctors from around the world have criticised a hydroxychloroquine study that halted global trials of the anti-malaria drug. The experts have penned an open letter to the … Read more

Donald Trump threatens to permanently pull WHO funding in excoriating letter

Donald Trump late Monday threatened to permanently stop funding of the World Health Organization and reconsider membership of the United States in the body. The president shared a four page letter written to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to Twitter, saying the organization needs to make ‘major substantive improvements within the next 30 days’ for US … Read more

Prince William pens a letter to thank the Fire and Rescue services amid coronavirus pandemic

‘The country owes you all an enormous debt of gratitude:’ Prince William pens a letter to give ‘personal thanks’ to Fire and Rescue Services for their ‘truly remarkable work’ amid the coronavirus pandemic Prince William, 37, has penned a thank you letter to National Fire Chiefs Council Praised emergency services personnel for working ‘tirelessly’ to … Read more

Nurse injured in knife rampage at Co-op writes heart-breaking apology letter to church warden

A brave nurse has sent a heartbreaking apology to a church warden who was stabbed to death on a supermarket shopping trip saying: ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.’ NHS worker Lisa Way, 53, was also injured in the attack inside a village Co-op where grandfather John Rees, 88, was killed as his wife Eunice … Read more

Richard Madeley reveals wife Judy Finnegan had a 12-week quarantine letter

Richard Madeley complains government telling over-70s to stay indoors will tear couples apart as he reveals wife Judy Finnegan received a 12-week quarantine letter Richard Madeley, 63, says quarantine letter to over-70s is ‘deeply divisive’ Say the letter means he cannot go out with his wife of 34 years Judy Finnigan, 71 Also praised NHS workers for … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Royal Mail scraps Saturday letter deliveries

Royal Mail scraps all Saturday letter deliveries until further notice saying it is because of the coronavirus crisis The Royal Mail is set to ‘temporarily’ cut back its services from this weekend People will face a two-day for letters as the post does not come on Sundays But most parcels will not be impacted and … Read more

Kim Jong-un ‘sent letter of thanks to builders who worked on tourism project’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a thank you message to builders working on a tourism project at a seaside resort, according to a state newspaper apparently eager to quash reports he may be dead.  Rumours have swirled about Kim’s health, after he underwent heart surgery earlier in the month and the vice director of … Read more

Kate Middleton pens a letter to express her ‘sincere appreciation’ to staff at Action For Children

Kate Middleton pens a letter to express her ‘sincere appreciation’ to staff at Action For Children for supporting those at risk of ‘violence, abuse and neglect’ during this ‘hugely unsettling time’ Kate Middleton, 38, penned a letter to thank staff working at Action For Children Charity said they are ‘delighted’ to receive letter from patron … Read more

Captain Tom Moore reveals Dame Vera Lynn sent him a letter after he finished his 100th lap

Captain Tom Moore reveals Dame Vera Lynn sent him a letter after he finished his 100th lap for the NHS – but admits he’s ‘rather sorry’ about knocking her off the top of the charts with his You’ll Never Walk Alone fundraising single 99-year-old received touching tribute from the sweetheart of the armed forces  Captain … Read more