Women rush to freeze their eggs in fertility ‘insurance policies’

Women rush to freeze their eggs in fertility ‘insurance policies’ as lockdown slashes chances of meeting Mr Right Inquiries into egg freezing have jumped by 50 per cent at some fertility clinics More women are considering the long-term effects the coronavirus pandemic Freezing eggs allows women to preserve their eggs so they can be used in IVF By … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Care home policies ‘exposed residents to virus then BLOCKED them from medical care’

It is an excoriating verdict that will, undoubtedly, give voice to the rage and anguish of thousands of families: the Government’s pandemic policies violated the fundamental human rights of vulnerable older people in care, a major report has concluded. ‘Inexplicable’ decisions were made that were ‘heedless at best’. The measures exposed elderly residents to the … Read more

Foreign Office is to blame for ‘bizarre and unworkable’ policies to stop cross-Channel migrants

Priti Patel‘s allies have laid a flurry of embarrassing leaks disclosing brainstorming on asylum policy firmly at the door of the Foreign Office. The past week has seen several reports emerge describing extraordinary measures being mooted by the Home Office to get to grips with migration. One claimed that Ms Patel had instructed her department … Read more

SAGE admits Britain hasn’t got herd immunity and calls for policies to slash R rate

Britain does not have herd immunity from coronavirus and must work to keep the R rate below one, top Government scientists warn in newly released meeting minutes.  Blood tests revealed immunity was as low as six per cent in the UK by September 3, with research suggesting this may fall as those that have suffered … Read more

North Korea ‘executes five Economic Ministry workers after they criticised Kim’s policies’ 

North Korea ‘executes five Economic Ministry workers after they criticised Kim’s policies at a dinner party’ It is thought the communist party officials were shot by firing squad on July 30 The five men had openly discussed stagnant economy in militarised nation state Their families are said to have also been transferred to a political … Read more

Insurer launches ‘T-plate’ for young motorists with telematics policies

An insurance company is today launching the ‘T-plate’, a new concept designed to help young drivers with telematics feel safer on the roads. The plate, which will look similar to a learner’s ‘L’ plate or the ‘P’ plate that can be displayed by recently-qualified motorists, will indicate to other road users that the vehicle is … Read more

Holidaymakers ripped off by car rental insurance policies

Holidaymakers are being ripped off by car rental insurance policies up to 14 TIMES more expensive than better cover bought online, watchdogs warn Policies can be up to 14 times more expensive than better cover available online A week’s cover in Malaga cost £203 with Europcar, the most expensive provider Six biggest firms charge average … Read more

Facebook accused of trying to influence Government policies by poaching Whitehall officials

Facebook is accused of trying to influence Government policies by poaching Whitehall officials who have worked in online regulation with big money jobs The social media giant has reportedly poached 10 former officials recently It is facing questions over issues including online hate and the tax it pays  MP Damian Collins: ‘They are doing this … Read more

NASA updates policies to protect the moon and Mars from human germs that may hitchhike on astronauts

NASA updates policies to protect the moon and Mars from human germs that may hitchhike on astronauts in a bid to not contaminate samples returning to Earth NASA is set to send crewed missions to the moon in 2024 and Mars in the 2030s The agency is updating its policies that protect outer space from human … Read more

Reddit BANS 2,000 communities including r/The_Donald after major change to policies on hate speech

Reddit BANS 2,000 communities including r/The_Donald after major change to content policies Reddit has banned 2,000 subreddits after changes to its hate speech policy  Banned communities include r/The_Donald and a popular left-wing subreddit The bans represent a significant sea change at Reddit By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 21:07 BST, 29 June 2020 | Updated: 21:08 … Read more