The BBC has cut staff numbers by just two per cent in the last decade, despite spending more than £500 million on severance pay and restructuring. The difference in the number of people employed by the corporation compared to 10 years ago is fewer than 500, according to analysis by Press Gazette. In 2009, the … Read more
Donald Trump touted Monday that he will resume the ‘very successful’ briefings on the pandemic after his frequent appearances at the White House Coronavirus Task Force updates ceased. The president insisted that briefings are the best way to update Americans on the coronavirus crisis, especially amid a surge in infection rates, as Trump says he … Read more
Navy tests the use of NETS to snare migrants in the Channel as record numbers cross illegally from France Military ships worked with UK Border Force to try out tactics in May and June Priti Patel revealed the scheme as she blamed Paris for the ongoing crisis More than 2,750 thought to have reached the … Read more
That dashing flight, shining blue back, and burst of twittering which sounds more like gossip than birdsong — there is no mistaking the most beautiful, agile and heart-lifting of birds, the swallow. Swallows make one of the most thrilling journeys in the natural world, bringing hope and renewal with them. We need that hope more … Read more
As if the Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, unprecedented numbers of people are suffering emotional fallout from isolation, money worries and fear of coronavirus infection, leaving Britain facing a tidal wave of anxiety and depression. That’s the stark warning from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, with the organisation’s president, Professor Wendy Burn, declaring: ‘Our fear is … Read more
Florida reported 4,049 new cases of COVID-19 Friday – the highest daily total yet in a state that has now seen a consistent resurgence since reopening. The coronavirus outbreak continued its fevered escalation in Florida on Saturday, as Gov. Ron DeSantis again tried to calms fears over another record-breaking spike in infections since reopening restaurants, … Read more
Have YOU suffered a Joe Wicks injury? Osteopath claims home workouts have caused number of people complaining of sprained ankles and twisted knees to TRIPLE during lockdown – due to poor technique and failing to stretch Millions across UK have replaced their usual gym routine with a home workout Bad habits like failing to stretch … Read more
It is one of the most beautiful – and most elusive – butterflies ever to be found in Britain. And after decades of decline, the magnificent Purple Emperor is set to make a comeback in record numbers this summer, thanks to May’s unusually warm weather. ‘This year will be amazing and possibly the best this … Read more
EasyHotel reports losses despite strong booking numbers after new Ipswich hotel hit by £3million writedown Converting the listed building proved more complicated than first thought EasyHotel ended up taking a £3 million non-cash impairment on the hotel Despite the loss the budget hotel reported revenue growth of 56 per cent By Sara Scarlett For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: … Read more
Commuters packed onto Tube services in London this morning after Downing Street claimed that passenger numbers are up by 25 per cent on last week. Pictures this morning show people riding underground trains on the Central Line during peak times, in some cases unable to practice social distancing. Though some Tube riders are wearing face masks … Read more