Boris Johnson threatens to suspend checks on goods crossing Irish Sea 

Boris Johnson threatens to suspend all checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea if the EU doesn’t stop its hardline approach Prime Minister is considering suspending checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea Sources say he fears the resulting disruption could destabilise Northern Ireland  The row is over the Brexit deal which prevents checks made at … Read more

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer agree to suspend election campaigning due to Prince Philip’s death

Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer agree to suspend campaigning ahead of elections in May as mark of respect following the death of Prince Philip The PM Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer spoke on the phone this afternoon They agreed to suspend campaigning ahead of elections scheduled in May Political parties across UK have … Read more

Netherlands joins growing list of EU nations to suspend use of AstraZeneca jab

The Netherlands has joined a growing list of EU nations to suspend the use of the AstraZeneca jab amid fears of blood clots  – with Italy set to start a new lockdown and cases spiking in France.  The Dutch Government announced the vaccine was being suspended until March 29 as a precaution, based on reports … Read more

Ipswich Town forced to suspend training after supporters start a FIRE at club’s training ground

Ipswich Town forced to suspend training after supporters start a FIRE at club’s training ground during protests against under-pressure boss Paul Lambert Training was immediately brought to a halt for the safety of players and staff  The fire was said to be in protest at Ipswich’s poor form in the league this season  Police were alerted and the … Read more

Airports could close after decision to suspend all of Britain’s quarantine-free travel corridors

Airports could close altogether after Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend all of Britain’s quarantine-free travel corridors – as move deepens crisis faced by travel and aviation industries Anyone arriving in the UK will have to produce a negative coronavirus test All flights from South America, Portugal and Cape Verde have been banned The PM’s announcement … Read more

National Express to suspend all coach services

National Express SUSPENDS all coach services due to new Covid lockdown and falling passenger numbers Firm says all its services will be temporarily suspended from 11.59pm on Sunday Anyone whose travel has been cancelled will be offered amendment or refund It comes as travellers coming to the UK must now present a negative Covid test … Read more

Oxford United suspend two youth players ‘and could SACK them’ for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules

Oxford United suspend two youth players ‘and could SACK the pair in a landmark case’ after allegedly breaking Covid rules to attend a New Year’s Eve party… just days after boss Karl Robinson said clubs had become ‘a little bit sloppy’ with protocols Oxford United have seen five League One matches postponed this season All … Read more

Police SUSPEND on-the-spot £10,000 Covid fines

As the Police Chiefs responsible for the North West we have seen first-hand the misery the pandemic has caused, but we have also seen great support from the majority of our communities.  We have tried to ensure we have maintained the principle of policing with consent, that sets apart policing in this country from other … Read more

ALL Greater Manchester hospitals suspend non-urgent surgery and appointments

All hospitals in Greater Manchester will suspend non-urgent surgery and appointments from Monday, officials have said, in response to surging numbers of Covid-19 patients. Those requiring treatment for cancer, urgent and specialist work are unaffected. But people waiting for so-called non-urgent operations, such as hip replacements, will have them rescheduled. The Greater Manchester Health and … Read more

China forces billionaire Jack Ma to suspend £26billion stock market launch

China forces billionaire Jack Ma to suspend £26billion stock market launch for Ant Group as Beijing tries to maintain grip on financial tech sector Firm has suspended its record-breaking listing in both Shanghai and Hong Kong Regulators ordered it to postpone amid concern it would not meet requirements Ant Group’s Alipay has revolutionised commerce with … Read more