HENRY DEEDES: Like 007 facing his foe, Boris Johnson served charm with menace at his return to PMQs

Bond aficionados will know that early in each story comes an inaugural meeting between hero and foe. A chance encounter over highballs, perhaps, or a high-stakes hand of chemin de fer.  The tone is formal yet courteous. Compliments might even be exchanged. Yet beneath this faux chumminess lingers a whiff of menace.  There was a … Read more

Secretary Dominic Raab says Premier League return under consideration

‘It would lift the spirit of the nation’: Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab reveals plans to play Premier League games behind closed doors are under ‘active consideration’ as he reinforces government’s desire to see Project Restart succeed Dominic Raab has assured that a Premier League return is under consideration He says it ‘would lift the spirits … Read more

Fans rejoice as Richard and Judy (and his bleached blond locks) return to screens in new book show

‘Pure escapism!’ Viewers rejoice at Richard and Judy (and his bleached blond locks) as couple return to TV in new book show amid lockdown By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 00:21 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 01:00 BST, 5 May 2020 Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan delighted fans as they returned to screens on … Read more

A THIRD kind of coronavirus test in development could be easier to make and return faster results

A new third type of test may offer a simpler way for healthcare workers to identify positive coronavirus cases. The two tests most commonly used are a PCR test, which looks for the virus’ genetic material to see if someone is currently infected, and an antibody test, which sees if someone has been infected in … Read more

The Body Coach Joe Wicks larks about on his return home from hospital following wrist surgery

He has just confirmed that his wife will be leading his PE sessions next week as he recovers from surgery on his wrist. And following his operation, Joe Wicks, 33, larked about outside his Richard home on Sunday lunchtime as he returned from hospital to Rosie and their two young children, Indie, two, and Marley, … Read more

Loose Women FIRST LOOK: Stars of the ITV show rehearse ahead of this week’s return

ITV has released a glimpse into how Loose Women will make its return to the air with new episodes next week. The network has shared behind-the-scenes images of the panelists in rehearsal as they practice social distancing measures in line with the government’s guidelines amid COVID-19. The show will return to the ITV lunchtime schedule with new … Read more

Unions say it’s ‘premature’ to talk about the return of schools until government can prove it’s safe

Union chiefs have today hit out at reports that the government could look to re-open primary schools in England as early as June 1 and warned decision makers they face losing the confidence of head teachers and staff if plans are rushed.  Kevin Courtney, General Secretary of the National Education Union, the largest teachers’ trade … Read more

Trump celebrates Kim Jong Un’s apparent return to public eye after his rumored bout with ill health

President Donald Trump has celebrated the apparent return of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to the public eye, stating he is glad to see him back in good health after rumors he had died. The president retweeted pictures on Saturday of the dictator allegedly cutting the ribbon Friday at the Sunchon Phosphatic Fertilizer Factory. … Read more

Primary schools ‘will return on JUNE 1’ as coronavirus lockdown is lifted

Primary schools could re-open on June 1, with students from Years 10 and 12 becoming the first in a wave of secondary pupils flocking to classes. Boris Johnson is hoping to put teachers on three weeks’ notice to re-open primary schools in England to all pupils as soon as next month.  Whitehall sources have claimed the … Read more

Britons flock outdoors in their thousands for the return of lockdown sunshine

Britain took further baby steps towards normality today as more businesses tentatively reopened stores which have been shuttered by the coronavirus lockdown. Queues of customers began lining up outside Homebase outlets this morning as the DIY chain reopened all of its nationwide branches. Coffee-lovers flocked to Costa to get their caffeine fix as the drinks … Read more