RAF pilots trained there for the legendary Dambuster mission. Now… it’s a dam fine spectacle. Exploring a stretch of the Peak District that played a celebrated part in Britain’s war effort The Peak District is home to three dams, known as the Derwent Dams, which span the River Derwent They were used by the Dambusters RAF … Read more
Savers who stashed away extra cash totalling around £150billion during the pandemic look set to turbocharge the economy during the rest of 2021, City experts said after analysing the Bank of England’s new forecasts. Laith Khalaf, an analyst at AJ Bell, said: ‘The Bank of England is expecting a consumer spending spree to fuel an … Read more
The remains of a sailor who perished on the doomed Franklin Expedition in 1845 have been positively identified using DNA analysis for the first time. Bones found at Erebus Bay on King William Island, Nunavut, were excavated in 2013 and have now been matched to a living individual, confirming the body is that of Warrant … Read more
Nearly 50 of Britain’s biggest firms plan on using a ‘hybrid’ model of working, allowing staff to work from home two or three days a week. Working in the office part time – with the remainder done at home – will be a model adopted by 43 per cent of the country’s biggest companies, a survey … Read more
Nearly 50 of Britain’s biggest firms plan on using a ‘hybrid’ model of working, allowing staff to work from home two or three days a week. Working in the office part time – with the remainder done at home – will be a model adopted by 43 per cent of the country’s biggest companies, a survey … Read more
Japanese knotweed is a devastating invasive plant which can break through cement, bricks and mortar, and new data reveals Bolton is the worst affected place in the UK. The North West of England is one of the hardest hit parts of the country, with three places — Bolton (first), St Helens (third) and Blackburn (fifth) — … Read more
Bank of England to declare Britain’s economy is recovering from Covid recession faster than expected as vaccine rollout continues The central bank, led by Governor Andrew Bailey, looks set to raise its growth forecasts for the UK when it publishes its latest monetary policy report In its last update in February the Bank pencilled in … Read more
Bank of England to declare Britain’s economy is recovering from Covid recession faster than expected as vaccine rollout continues The central bank, led by Governor Andrew Bailey, looks set to raise its growth forecasts for the UK when it publishes its latest monetary policy report In its last update in February the Bank pencilled in … Read more
Thousands of revellers have been dancing shoulder-to-shoulder at Britain’s second post-lockdown rave at a Liverpool nightclub tonight. Nightlife promoter Circus is hosting The First Dance in Liverpool – where revellers do not have to wear face coverings or social distance for the first time since before lockdown began. Inside the venue, footage showed ravers dancing mask-free, inches away … Read more
Families are set to get the go-ahead to take summer holidays in some popular European hotspots before the end of the month, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The Government is expected to announce as early as this week the first countries that Britons can visit without having to quarantine – but the list is … Read more