DOMINIC SANDBROOK reveals how Trump’s narcissism has brought US to the brink of catastrophe 

Three days after Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the United States Capitol, the sense of shock has not faded. For more than two centuries, that vast white dome has been one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, a symbol not merely of the promise of the American Dream, but of the integrity of Western democracy. Here, … Read more

England needs a national lockdown to prevent a ‘catastrophe’ in January and February, SAGE warns

University College London’s Professor Andrew Hayward, a member of SAGE, has warned England needs to be put in a third national lockdown to prevent a ‘catastrophe’ between now and February England needs to be put in a third national lockdown to prevent a ‘catastrophe’ between now and February, a scientific adviser to the Government claimed … Read more

The £8BILLION Christmas High Street catastrophe: Non-essential’ shops brace for devastating losses

Businesses were today bracing for a punishing four weeks that will see them burn through billions during England’s second national lockdown. Thousands of bosses and staff of non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants and gyms are waking up to a familiar sense of uncertainty after being ordered to close until at least December 2. Ministers have been … Read more

The £8BILLION Christmas High Street catastrophe: Non-essential’ shops brace for devastating losses

Businesses were today bracing for a punishing four weeks that will see them burn through billions during England’s second national lockdown. Thousands of bosses and staff of non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants and gyms are waking up to a familiar sense of uncertainty after being ordered to close until at least December 2. Ministers have been … Read more

A wildlife catastrophe is imminent unless urgent action is taken warn Rewilding Britain

Restore natural habitats or ‘face wildlife catastrophe’, campaigners warn Experts say global warming means species’ ‘climate zones’ moving north too fast Species like the red squirrel will face population declines warn Rewilding Britain  UK needs ‘natural corridors’ to link up species’ habitats, enabling them to move  By Xantha Leatham For The Daily Mail Published: 00:51 … Read more

L&G threatens firms in bid to avoid ‘climate catastrophe’

L&G threatens firms in bid to avoid ‘climate catastrophe’: Asset manager will sell their shares if they fail to hit green targets By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:53 BST, 14 October 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 14 October 2020 Britain’s biggest asset manager has stepped up its war on climate change, warning … Read more

EVGENY LEBEDEV: Coronavirus is creating a catastrophe for our wildlife

EVGENY LEBEDEV: Coronavirus is creating a catastrophe for our wildlife as illegal wildlife trade sees rhinos, lions and giraffes poached By Evgeny Lebedev For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:55 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 01:52 BST, 19 July 2020 One night in central Kenya, I accompanied rangers on a patrol around the Ol … Read more

EVGENY LEBEDEV: Coronavirus is creating a catastrophe for our wildlife

EVGENY LEBEDEV: Coronavirus is creating a catastrophe for our wildlife as illegal wildlife trade sees rhinos, lions and giraffes poached By Evgeny Lebedev For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:55 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 01:52 BST, 19 July 2020 One night in central Kenya, I accompanied rangers on a patrol around the Ol … Read more

Elderly care home residents MUST be allowed see their families to prevent a ‘hidden catastrophe’

Treat family of dementia patients like key workers: Charities call for relatives to get regular Covid tests so they can see vulnerable care home residents and prevent a ‘hidden catastrophe’ Seven charities, including Alzheimer’s Society, have written to Matt Hancock Their letter urges the Health Secretary to allow more family to visit care homes  They … Read more

Covid jobs catastrophe: Airbus sheds 1,700 UK jobs after EasyJet announces 4,500 roles are at risk

Aerospace giant Airbus is to cut 1,700 jobs in the UK as the coronavirus pandemic causes ‘the gravest crisis’ the aviation industry has ever faced.  The company is cutting nearly 15,000 jobs across its global operations to stay afloat as the coronavirus crisis rocks the air travel industry. The news is a huge blow to … Read more