Millions of WhatsApp users have taken the drastic step of abandoning the app ahead of a privacy policy update that will force them to share their data with Facebook. The update, which will be released on February 8, affects WhatsApp users in all countries outside of Europe and the UK, where data protection laws are stricter. … Read more
Having one of the new coronavirus vaccines does not mean Britons, including pensioners, can act with ‘wild abandon and go off to the bingo halls’, the Deputy chief medical officer has said. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam was asked at Wednesday’s Downing Street press conference whether people who have had two doses of a vaccine would still … Read more
Having one of the new coronavirus vaccines does not mean Britons, including pensioners, can act with ‘wild abandon and go off to the bingo halls’, the Deputy chief medical officer has said. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam was asked at Wednesday’s Downing Street press conference whether people who have had two doses of a vaccine would still … Read more
Almost a third of home buyers would abandon their purchase if they missed the 31 March deadline for taking advantage of the Government’s stamp duty holiday, according to a new survey. The survey asked 1,000 people who were currently in the process of buying a home whether they would continue with their purchase if the … Read more
Almost a third of home buyers would abandon their purchase if they missed the 31 March deadline for taking advantage of the Government’s stamp duty holiday, according to a new survey. The survey asked 1,000 people who were currently in the process of buying a home whether they would continue with their purchase if the … Read more
Tourists ‘will abandon Britain if the Chancellor scraps duty-free shopping’ as watchdog warns it will raise only £195m in the first year – £300m less than original estimates Office for Budget Responsibility warns plans based on highly uncertain estimate It predicts it will make UK ‘less attractive for tourists’ compared to Paris or Milan Treasury said that … Read more
Tourists ‘will abandon Britain if the Chancellor scraps duty-free shopping’ as watchdog warns it will raise only £195m in the first year – £300m less than original estimates Office for Budget Responsibility warns plans based on highly uncertain estimate It predicts it will make UK ‘less attractive for tourists’ compared to Paris or Milan Treasury said that … Read more
Nationwide bosses vow not to abandon towns and pledge to keep at least one branch open in each area Nationwide had pledged to keep at least one branch open in towns until May It has extended this commitment until January 2023 as a result of the pandemic Nationwide’s promise will be a relief for many … Read more
Boris Johnson warned ministers today that he will not abandon Britain’s ‘core principles’ in search of an EU trade deal as he rejected suggestions the UK is ready to make concessions. The Prime Minister told his Cabinet today ‘his position hasn’t changed’ amid reports that chief negotiator Lord Frost had identified a ‘landing zone’ for … Read more
Boris Johnson plans to ‘reset’ his troubled premiership by promising northern Tory MPs he will not abandon them Boris Johnson will use the next fortnight to relaunch his troubled leadership The PM will pledge to northern Tory MPs that he will ‘never veer off the course’ This follows the departure of Dominic Cummings amid worries he is … Read more