BBC is ‘preparing’ to scrap free TV licences for over-75s in August, says Lord Hall Director General confirmed today that preparations are now underway Comes after the BBC delayed the scrapping amid the coronavirus crisis People on pension credit will continue to receive a free TV licence Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 … Read more
Boris Johnson’s ambition to reopen primary schools on June 1 could now slip amid mass dissension from teachers, unions and growing numbers of Labour councils, it was revealed today. The Prime Minister’s spokesman said the Government would ‘listen to their concerns’ about the safety of children and insisted opening schools in 12 days was not … Read more
The world is now witnessing the death of the iconic 747 as the jumbo jets are stripped apart piece by piece after more than 50 years of aviation. The aircraft – whose first flight was in 1969 – is being scrapped by companies, with Virgin Atlantic leading the way in the dismantling of its fleet. … Read more
Airlines under pressure to scrap ‘ludicrous and unfair’ charges of up to £160 for changing the name on tickets Civil Aviation Authority is calling on airlines to make booking terms ‘transparent’ It says carriers are charging ‘significant amounts’ to correct simple mistakes Which? found that Ryanair charges up to £160 to tweak the name on … Read more
Love Island 2020 has officially been cancelled. ITV bosses have pulled the plug on the summer series of the reality show, revealing it was a logistical impossibility to safeguard ‘the wellbeing of everyone involved’ amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. Fans have been assured the dating programme, which was due to begin filming in June, … Read more