Bill Bailey has revealed his elderly father will be spending Christmas alone after new Tier 4 restrictions banned the mixing of households. The comedian, 55, who won Strictly Come Dancing‘s coveted glitterball trophy with professional partner Oti Mabuse on Saturday night, said his win made him think of his dad, who has been isolating alone … Read more
Couple organised wedding in TWO HOURS so they could walk down the aisle before Tier 4 Covid restrictions began in London Chloe Collins, 31, and Jamie, 29, got married two hours before restrictions began Had been forced to rearrange their wedding three times due to coronavirus They finally got married at Edgware United Synagogue at 10pm … Read more
Hospitality industry is facing ‘hugely damaging’ Covid-19 restrictions… but figures reveal it accounts for just 3% of cases Figures show that just 128 of 4,687 outbreaks across England linked to bars Industry leaders said measures against hospitality businesses ‘extremely poor’ Government made no reference to £500m measures to make pubs secure By Richard Marsden for the … Read more
Covid-19 restrictions have squeezed civil liberties worldwide with authoritarian regimes exploiting the restrictions as a way to shore up their control of fast-changing societies, rights groups say. Demonstrations have been outlawed, elections postponed, and activists subject to even greater repression in a health emergency whose political impact will still be felt when the pandemic is over. … Read more
There are reassuring signs from ministers that a relaxation of Covid restrictions for part of the festive period will go ahead. It is a pragmatic decision and the right one. My own Christmas routine has been perfected during 46 years of marriage. On Christmas Eve I shall drive to London’s Smithfield Market to buy a … Read more
The best gift we can offer our families this Christmas is to refuse to meet them. That’s what I’ve done, and although it wasn’t easy, I believe it’s time for us older people to be brave and firm, and tell our families to stay away. And if the young argue, just ask them: do you … Read more
Is your area getting a coronavirus mass testing scheme? Sixty-seven English councils that are part of pilot scheme to cut Covid infection rates revealed 67 Tier 3 local authorities received Government approval for testing schemes 1.6m rapid turnaround lateral flow tests would be delivered for use this month Schemes will help put the local councils … Read more
Coleen Rooney hit the town with her girl pals in Cheshire on Thursday night, as her bitter WAG war with Rebekah Vardy rumbles on in High Court. The WAG, 34, made the most of lockdown easing as she enjoyed alfresco drinks with two of her female friends. Cheshire is currently under tier 2 restrictions, meaning … Read more
The lockdown in Northern Ireland was lifted last night allowing non-essential retail and parts of the hospitality sector to reopen. Restaurants, gyms, hair salons and pubs serving food are among the businesses allowed to start trading again under new regulations. The ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ended on Thursday just before midnight, but ministers warned against a ‘festive … Read more
Sky News broadcaster Kay Burley apologises for ‘inadvertently’ flouting Tier 2 Covid restrictions while out celebrating her 60th birthday ‘with workmates’ Sky News broadcaster Kay Burley has apologised for flouting Tier 2 restrictions Guido Fawkes reported she went to Century Club in Soho with workmates Veteran journalist went to a second restaurant, allegedly to continue … Read more