Gavin Williamson hints at longer school days as he unveils £700million Covid catch-up package

Gavin Williamson today hinted that the school day will be extended alongside summer catch-up classes as part of a £700million catch-up package after the pandemic. The Education Secretary confirmed the government is looking at a ‘broad range of options’ when asked if school hours could be increased to make up for lost time during lockdowns. … Read more

Gavin Williamson hints at longer school days as he unveils £700million Covid catch-up package

Gavin Williamson today hinted that the school day will be extended alongside summer catch-up classes as part of a £700million catch-up package after the pandemic. The Education Secretary confirmed the government is looking at a ‘broad range of options’ when asked if school hours could be increased to make up for lost time during lockdowns. … Read more

Michelle Obama reveals she received a ‘beautiful care package’ from Dr Jill Biden

‘Love you, Jill!’ Michelle Obama thanks her close friend Dr Biden for a ‘care package’ of vegetables sent from the White House Kitchen Garden that she planted as First Lady in 2009 Michelle, 57, revealed she received a ‘care package’ from Jill Biden, 69 First Lady sent her friend vegetables picked from White House Kitchen … Read more

Man, 53, appears in court charged with sending suspicious package to Covid vaccine factory

A man has appeared in court today charged with sending a suspicious package to a Covid vaccine factory that halted production for up to five hours. Emergency services were called after staff raised the alarm and all workers had to be evacuated from the Wockhardt site in Wrexham, North Wales, on Wednesday as the package … Read more

£1.4tn package from Biden and Harris stokes inflation fears

Hey big spenders! £1.4tn package from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris stokes US inflation fears The interest yield on American 10-Year bonds climbed sharply to 1.138 per cent  At the core of the Biden package is a cheque for over £1,000 to be paid to every American household Biden’s far reaching package includes new funding … Read more

Royal Mail posties refuse to deliver package due to a light dusting of snow

Royal Mail workers are refusing to deliver post to areas that have been deemed ‘inaccessible’ due to snow. One social media user from Bradford Valley, West Yorkshire, tweeted a tracking update from the postal service, reading: ‘Delivery attempted – address inaccessible’. Alongside the screenshot, he posted an image showing a light dusting of snow on … Read more

Brian May admits he ‘HATES’ The Voice as he claims musicians need to the ‘full package’

‘The programme doesn’t work’: Brian May admits he ‘HATES’ The Voice as he claims musicians need to the ‘full package’ to succeed in the industry By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 21:39 GMT, 13 January 2021 | Updated: 21:39 GMT, 13 January 2021 Brian May has admitted he ‘hates’ The Voice as he claims the … Read more

What are the best broadband and TV package deals available?

Britain faces another few weeks – if not months – stuck in the confines of their homes, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Technology, as in the last lockdown, will be vital to keep households working, studying and entertained. While some have put up with lagging internet and a small range of TV channels, hoping things … Read more

Ministers finalise £100m post-Brexit package to revive British fishing fleet

Ministers finalise £100m post-Brexit package to revive British fishing fleet so it can land catches normally taken by the French and Dutch Ministers are finalising plans for a £100million post-Brexit fishing package The scheme was promised last month as the government faced criticism  Fisherman said it compromised on important issues to finally secure a trade … Read more

Horse delivers package of pictures quicker than broadband internet by more than three hours 

5 Gee-Gee! Horse delivers package of pictures quicker than broadband internet by more than three hours A horse delivering photos beat an internet transfer by more than three hours Photographer Klaus-Peter Kappest had been annoyed with slow home uploads Photographer enlisted help of rider Jakob Schuette in his village, Oberkirchen By Gregory Kirby For The Daily Mail … Read more