Millions of swimmers face frustration as 1,000 pools remain closed as operators’ funds dry up Four out of five swimming pools are still shut, according to Swim England Rule on how many can swim at a time means firms ‘will struggle to break even’ Just 330 or so public pools out of 1,657 across England have actually … Read more
A statue of Cecil Rhodes may remain in place at Oxford University – as the team deciding its fate admit it is ‘not a foregone conclusion’ that ‘Rhodes would fall’. Carole Souter, chair of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the statue, admitted she ‘can’t say absolutely’ that the sculpture will be removed, despite Oriel College … Read more
For as long as I can remember, late night bust-ups have been par for the course at European Union meetings. Even so, this week’s Brussels summit to rescue the EU’s pandemic-blighted economy was in a class of its own. For more than four days, the leaders of the 27 member states were locked in sweatsodden … Read more
Up to 150 British jihadis and their brides will be celebrating today after senior judges ruled that Shamima Begum must be allowed to return to the UK to fight the Home Office’s decision to revoke her British citizenship for joining the murderous Islamic State regime. Begum – one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to … Read more
Jihadi bride Shamima Begum must be allowed to return to the UK to fight the Government’s decision to revoke her British citizenship for joining the murderous Islamic State regime, senior judges ruled today. Begum – one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria to join ISIS – lost her UK passport after she … Read more
Face-to-face talks on a UK-EU post-Brexit trade deal end EARLY with negotiator David Frost saying there are ‘significant differences that still remain’ First face-to-face talks since coronavirus struck were due to conclude tomorrow But UK chief negotiator David Frost revealed they had finished this afternoon He said talks ‘underlined the significant differences that still remain’ … Read more
New setback for happy couples as weddings remain on hold while registrars ‘await government guidance’ despite Boris Johnson saying service could restart on July 4 Couples face waiting until September for their big day despite July 4 lockdown easing County councils say ceremonies are delayed while they wait for clear guidance At the start of … Read more
The UK must stick to the two-metre social distancing rule as reducing it to one-metre could increase the risk of infection tenfold, Government advisers have been warned. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to halve the recommended contact distance in order to allow businesses such as pubs and restaurants to reopen. However, the Environmental … Read more
New Look in crunch talks with lender amid growing concern over the high-street’s ability to recover once lockdown restrictions are lifted Group has been thrashing out terms on an £80m loan facility with its bank The company must renegotiate the terms of the trade credit facility by 30 June By Neil Craven for The Mail … Read more
Piers Morgan has confirmed that he’s signed a new contract that will see him remain on Good Morning Britain until 2021. The broadcaster, 55, insisted that he ‘doesn’t care’ about complaints over his no-nonsense interview technique and declared: ‘If my style upsets people, don’t watch!’ It comes amid Ofcom complaints from 4000 viewers over his … Read more