Rishi Sunak confirms he helped block calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown last year

Rishi Sunak confirms he helped block calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown last year after wave of criticism for rejecting Sage advice Ministers faced criticism after rejecting advice from the Sage advisory group Rishi Sunak insisted there ‘wasn’t a clear-cut case’ for shutting down economy Scientists believed a two-three week lockdown could reverse a surge in … Read more

Rare block of four Penny Blacks which carried image of Queen Victoria emerge for sale for £80,000

Rare block of four Penny Blacks in ‘mint condition’ which carried image of Queen Victoria emerge for sale for £80,000 Penny Blacks are on sale with auctioneers Just Collecting in St Helier, Jersey  Stamp was adopted by the Post Office in May 1840 but lasted less than year  In February 1841, the Treasury switched to the … Read more

Rare block of four Penny Blacks which carried image of Queen Victoria emerge for sale for £80,000

Rare block of four Penny Blacks in ‘mint condition’ which carried image of Queen Victoria emerge for sale for £80,000 Penny Blacks are on sale with auctioneers Just Collecting in St Helier, Jersey  Stamp was adopted by the Post Office in May 1840 but lasted less than year  In February 1841, the Treasury switched to the … Read more

The Block: Suzi Taylor back in jail after failing to turn up to court

Troubled TV star Suzi Taylor is back behind bars after she was arrested for failing to turn up to court to face 103 charges including extortion Former reality television star was accused in the Brisbane arrest court  Taylor has notched up a long list of legal troubles since surging to fame in 2015 She faces … Read more

EU split over block on jabs bound for UK: Germany and France back ban on Covid vaccine exports

European leaders were divided last night over whether to press ahead with an extraordinary ban on vaccine exports to Britain. Brussels sources confirmed that the EU is ready to block a shipment of the AstraZeneca vaccine to the UK from a plant in the Netherlands. But the issue has triggered a major rift among leaders … Read more

EU split over block on jabs bound for UK: Germany and France back ban on Covid vaccine exports

European leaders were divided last night over whether to press ahead with an extraordinary ban on vaccine exports to Britain. Brussels sources confirmed that the EU is ready to block a shipment of the AstraZeneca vaccine to the UK from a plant in the Netherlands. But the issue has triggered a major rift among leaders … Read more

Pfizer warns UK could hit back over EU threat to block vaccine exports

If the European Union blocked all exports of coronavirus vaccines made on its turf, Britain could remain self-sufficient and still get jabs to the entire population. However, it could come under pressure on second dose supply. EU president Ursula von der Leyen suggested this week that the bloc could start an export ban on vaccines … Read more

Pfizer warns UK could hit back over EU threat to block vaccine exports

If the European Union blocked all exports of coronavirus vaccines made on its turf, Britain could remain self-sufficient and still get jabs to the entire population. However, it could come under pressure on second dose supply. EU president Ursula von der Leyen suggested this week that the bloc could start an export ban on vaccines … Read more

Girl, 12, is found injured after ‘falling from height’ at block of flats in east London

Girl, 12, is found injured after ‘falling from height’ at block of flats in east London as police launch investigation Girl fell ‘from height’ in Acton Mews in Haggerston, London, at 9.16pm last night She was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital by ambulance  Her condition is non-life threatening and police … Read more