Britain urged to stand up to China in latest threat to democratic freedoms

Britain is urged to stand up to China as Beijing flexes its muscles in Hong Kong in latest threat to democratic freedoms Campaigners warned  new security law would see the former British territory’s citizens put at risk Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement called on Downing Street to stand up to Beijing over the sweeping changes Critics … Read more

Should cyclists have insurance and a penalty points threat?

Stricter rules for cyclists should be introduced immediately to combat the increased number of two-wheeled law breakers hitting the road due to the Government’s recommendation for people to avoid public transport. Ministers ‘must introduce emergency legislation to tackle a boom in the toxic cycling which has emerged during the lockdown period’ and that ‘for too long bad … Read more

New Royal Mail boss Keith Williams in battle to end strike threat

New Royal Mail boss Keith Williams in battle to end strike threat after ‘Flying Postman’ Rico Back is abruptly ousted By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2020 Royal Mail has parachuted a veteran of industrial disputes into the top job after the … Read more

Gatwick future under threat as Virgin Atlantic ends operations

Gatwick future under threat as Virgin Atlantic ends operations and axes 3,000 jobs By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 22:55 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 23:38 BST, 5 May 2020 Gatwick Airport is facing a crisis after Virgin Atlantic ended its operations there. The airline is axing 3,000 jobs and will now … Read more

White House orders intelligence investigation to prove China covered up coronavirus threat

The White House has ordered intelligence investigations into whether China initially downplayed and hid the emerging coronavirus threat, a Wednesday report revealed, as Donald Trump continues to place blame for the size of the pandemic. Intelligence agencies received directives from the White House last week seeking information on the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Policeman suspended after lockdown threat

Policeman seen threatening to ‘make something up’ so he could arrest a man for breaching lockdown laws is SUSPENDED from duty Incident happened on Friday afternoon in Accrington and was caught on video Officer threatened man who said he was out collecting a quad bike in the area Tonight Lancashire Police announced they suspended him … Read more

The world will have to live with threat of coronavirus for the ‘foreseeable future’, WHO expert says

David Nabarro, an envoy for the WHO on Covid-19, said the world will have to adapt to the ongoing problem The world must live with the threat of coronavirus ‘for the foreseeable future’ as there is no guarantee of a successful vaccine, an expert on the disease has said. David Nabarro, professor of global health … Read more