STEPHEN GLOVER: Why are scientists being ignored over the best way to tackle coronavirus

Fear stalks our country. It swirls around the Cabinet table, and has entered Boris Johnson‘s soul. One of his main terrors, according to colleagues, is Nicola Sturgeon. The First Minister yesterday announced tougher measures aimed at controlling the rapid rise of the virus. Mr Johnson is terrified that if the death rate in England should … Read more

Leaked document reveals proposed three-tier ‘traffic-light’ system to tackle coronavirus

Ministers are planning tough new ‘red alert’ lockdowns, with a leaked document revealing that all social contact outside homes could be banned under the most extreme part of a proposed ‘traffic-light-style’ system, according to reports. The new three-tier system includes an Alert Level Three which will include tough new restrictions – which almost parallel the … Read more

£1million funding to tackle space debris which could destroy the ISS

Space debris — detritus orbiting Earth from satellites — is a growing problem which threatens the future of human space exploration.  To tackle this issue, the Business Secretary Alok Sharma has announced £1million in funding, via the UK Space Agency (UKSA), for seven space-cleaning programmes.  Astronomers are concerned that high-value craft in low-Earth orbit, such … Read more

South Park will tackle the coronavirus pandemic with FIRST EVER hour-long episode

South Park will tackle the coronavirus pandemic with FIRST EVER hour-long episode By Carly Johnson For Dailymail.com Published: 02:42 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 02:42 BST, 16 September 2020 South Park will be diving headfirst into the turmoils of the coronavirus pandemic with an hour-long special on September 30.  Comedy Central confirmed the impending … Read more

Kim Kardashian prepares to tackle her acne during house call from Sandra Lee (AKA Dr. Pimple Popper)

Kim Kardashian recently announced the end of her star-making reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians after 13 years and 20 seasons. But the SKIMS mogul is still keeping her fans updated with the most private aspects of her life, thanks to the wonders of social media. She prepared to tackle her acne Monday, as … Read more

Takeaways are urged to cut back on portion sizes to help tackle obesity 

If the chips are down… you’ll lose weight! Takeaways are urged to cut back on portion sizes to help tackle obesity Officials believe popularity of takeaways is a driving factor behind obesity crisis  Ready meals could be capped at 570 calories and sandwiches at 580 calories   Health bosses suggest 10 per cent calorie reduction in … Read more

The big clean-up starts on Friday! Environment minister rallies UK to tackle surge in Covid litter

Litter-pickers across the land were yesterday urged to mobilise this Friday to tackle the huge surge in Covid rubbish since lockdown measures were eased. It came as the Environment Secretary urged the public to pull together to defeat the menace. George Eustice said the increase in socialising outside had left the nation’s parks and beaches … Read more

Oldham council enlists celebrities to tackle ‘confusing’ Covid messaging

Oldham council enlists Pakistan’s cricket captain to urge residents to socially distance as the town goes back into partial lockdown over spike in cases People in Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn given new covid restrictions on Sunday But local officials say rules have caused ‘confusion’ and more clarity is needed Oldam council leader Sean Fielding has recruited Pakistani cricket captain … Read more

Specs with tech: Should you set your sights on the glasses promising to tackle a range of problems? 

Almost 70 per cent of people in the UK wear some sort of glasses to correct their sight. But there are now special glasses to ‘treat’ eye problems — and conditions that apparently have nothing to do with your eyes.  Adrian Monti asked the experts to assess some. We then rated them.  For tiredness AYO … Read more

Firefighters tackle blaze at Cadbury Club as smoke seen across Birmingham

Fifty firefighters tackle huge blaze at Cadbury Club as nearby homes are evacuated and plumes of smoke can be seen across Birmingham Fire has broken out at Cadbury’s sports and social club in south Birmingham More than 50 firefighters brought to tackle blaze, helped by hydraulic platform Club was set up more than 35 years ago for … Read more