Coronavirus vaccine makers have blasted the EU for being too slow to secure stocks of the jab as pressure mounts on France and Germany to speed up immunisation. The founder of BioNTech Uğur Şahin warned a ‘gap’ had emerged after EU leaders bet on other vaccines’ approval rather than ordering from those already available. He told Der … Read more
The makers of hit Hollywood movie Couples Retreat, starring Vince Vaughn and Kristin Davis, are being sued by a black actor over a race controversy which began more than a decade ago, according to court papers obtained by DailyMail.com. Faizon Love is suing Universal Studios and its partners over claims he and co-star Kali Hawk, … Read more
School books and exam papers could soon show girls dressing up as firefighters and boys watering plants after one of the country’s largest education companies launched plans to tackle gender bias. Pearson, which owns the exam board Edexcel and produces resources for schools, today announced guidelines to ‘flip’ gender stereotypes and ‘avoid unconscious bias.’ The move, … Read more
You are what you eat: Scientists create ‘grow-your-own’ steak kit using HUMAN cells and blood – but insist it is not ‘technically’ cannibalism Researchers dubbed the meat Ouroboros Steaks, after the snake eating itself They culture human cells in growth serum made from discarded human blood The concept was nominated for a 2020 ‘Beazley Designs of the Year’ award … Read more
Manufacturers could be forced to sell a rising share of electric cars each year to speed-up the shift to zero-emission vehicles, according to reports. The Times said ministers are considering a California-style ‘zero emission vehicle mandate’, which would be similar to the one introduced in the US state in the 1990s and demand a minimum volume … Read more
Motorists looking to soon replace their vehicles are being urged to fast-track purchased to before the end of the year to avoid being stung with Brexit-forced price hikes on cars. If a trade deal can’t be struck with the EU for when the Brexit transition period ends, World Trade Organisation (WTO) tariffs of 10 per … Read more
Car makers across UK and EU urging politicians to secure Brexit trade deal to avoid ‘catastrophic’ losses By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 00:01 BST, 14 September 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 14 September 2020 Car makers across the UK and the EU are urging politicians to secure a Brexit trade deal to … Read more
Everyone is always having a go at the BBC for one reason or another, yet I’m rarely among them. But I wonder if there is something up with the people it deems fit to present documentaries.
Qatar puts more strain on major plane makers: Airline strikes deal with plane maker Airbus to delay delivery of new jets By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 22:20 BST, 2 September 2020 The crisis engulfing Boeing and Airbus intensified as another major customer asked to push … Read more
Travellers were last night warned they face a ‘summer of uncertainty’, as ministers said the Spanish quarantine chaos could be extended to other destinations. A shock decision to enforce a 14-day quarantine for those returning from Spain has wrecked the travel plans of millions and triggered confusion over refunds. Many are now unable to travel … Read more