A second national lockdown would put a million jobs at risk, warn hospitality chiefs at Britain’s leading bars and restaurants Hospitality bosses warn against two-week ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown in October Bosses say it would cripple firms that are ‘only just recovering from life support’ Around 900,000 hospitality employees are on Rishi Sunak’s furlough scheme By Harriet … Read more
Ryanair braced for pay rebellion over £424,000 bonus for chief executive Michael O’Leary By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:25 BST, 12 September 2020 Ryanair is braced for a pay rebellion this week over a €458,000 (£424,000) bonus for chief executive Michael O’Leary. Shareholder advisory group … Read more
The Houston Texans remained in the locker room during the Star-Spangled Banner and the reigning-champion Chiefs lined up for a singing of ‘the black national anthem’ on Thursday night as the NFL opened its season in Kansas City under dramatically different circumstances than any other campaign in league history. Not only was the limited crowd … Read more
A system of ‘cannabis cards’ for medicinal users which will effectively decriminalise the drug is being backed by police chiefs. Around three and a half million people with health conditions will be allowed to use the card under the proposal, according to The Times. Those with cancer, depression and multiple sclerosis will be eligible to use … Read more
Army chiefs setting up a £500,000 ‘woke force’ to develop politically correct policies as ex-officers brand MoD’s move as ‘liberal madness’ Defence chiefs are set to splurge more than £500,000 on new ‘diversity’ staff New hires to ensure troops and MoD employees ‘feel authentic in the workplace’ The directorate’s new regiment of woke advisers will even … Read more
Army chiefs setting up a £500,000 ‘woke force’ to develop politically correct policies as ex-officers brand MoD’s move as ‘liberal madness’ Defence chiefs are set to splurge more than £500,000 on new ‘diversity’ staff New hires to ensure troops and MoD employees ‘feel authentic in the workplace’ The directorate’s new regiment of woke advisers will even … Read more
Furious business chiefs and MPs have slammed the Chancellor’s planned £30billion tax raid on the wealthy to help pay for the massive cost of coronavirus. Treasury officials are said to be drawing up plans to target the better off, businesses and pensions to plug the gap in the nation’s finances. Capital gains tax and corporation tax … Read more
Health bosses raised concerns about maternity care at a scandal-hit hospital seven years ago but failed to intervene to prevent further baby deaths, official records show. East Kent Hospitals has been accused by families of covering up the deaths of newborns by only referring a handful of cases to coroners – even though many were sudden … Read more
Military chiefs draw up plans to scrap ALL Britain’s tanks in bid to modernise armed forces amid budget cuts Ministers considering ditching the 227 Challenger 2 tanks and Warrior vehicles Officials are thought to be keen to switch from heavy armour to other assets It comes as the forces are anticipating budget cuts to due … Read more
Military chiefs draw up plans to scrap ALL Britain’s tanks in bid to modernise armed forces amid budget cuts Ministers considering ditching the 227 Challenger 2 tanks and Warrior vehicles Officials are thought to be keen to switch from heavy armour to other assets It comes as the forces are anticipating budget cuts to due … Read more