Schools will defy plans to restart schools full time by only reopening until lunch, heads warn

Schools will defy the Government’s promise to have children back ‘full time’ in September by only re-opening until lunchtime, heads warn Some schools are telling parents they will only educate children for half the day Head teachers say this is necessary to meet new requirements around cleaning A major teaching union is urging schools not … Read more

Schools will defy plans to restart schools full time by only reopening until lunch, heads warn

Schools will defy the Government’s promise to have children back ‘full time’ in September by only re-opening until lunchtime, heads warn Some schools are telling parents they will only educate children for half the day Head teachers say this is necessary to meet new requirements around cleaning A major teaching union is urging schools not … Read more

Boohoo continues to ‘defy the doubters’ as its share price surges

Boohoo has once again bucked the trend for dismal news in the world of retail, posting strong quarterly results, seeing its share price rise to a new high and snapping up the defunct online operations of Oasis and Warehouse. Fresh from its spat with short-seller Shadowfall and a furore over top brass pay, Boohoo ‘continues … Read more

BLM activists DEFY Boris Johnson’s calls to abandon protests

Police allowed thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters to file through Central London tonight and defy Boris Johnson’s calls to abandon demonstrations. Demonstrators made their way to Trafalgar Square from Hyde Park freely. But police nabbed three ‘known’ activists who were wanted for questioning over previous protests. A huge security alert was in operation to … Read more

Republican in Congress DEFY Donald Trump over army base names

Republican senators rebelled against Donald Trump late Wednesday by voting to tell the Army to rename bases named after Confederate generals within the next three years. The Armed Services Committee, whose members include Trump ultra-loyalist Tom Cotton, voted behind closed doors for the move, Roll Call first reported.  The voice vote was on an amendment … Read more

Hong Kong residents defy a police man and mark the Tiananmen crackdown

Thousands of Hong Kong residents have defied a police ban and gathered to mark the 31st anniversary of China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown. Mourning ceremonies have been planned across the city after authorities blocked a mass vigil at a time of seething anger over a planned new security law.  Black-clad citizens this evening broke through barricades … Read more

HARRY COLE: Why did Jeremy Corbyn and his wife defy coronavirus rules? 

HARRY COLE: Why did Jeremy Corbyn and his wife defy coronavirus rules by going to PMQs? By Harry Cole For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:31 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 08:02 BST, 26 April 2020 ‘I would urge them to stay away,’ Sir Lindsay Hoyle told reconvening MPs last week. ‘There is no … Read more

HARRY COLE: Why did Jeremy Corbyn and his wife defy coronavirus rules? 

HARRY COLE: Why did Jeremy Corbyn and his wife defy coronavirus rules by going to PMQs? By Harry Cole For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:31 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 08:02 BST, 26 April 2020 ‘I would urge them to stay away,’ Sir Lindsay Hoyle told reconvening MPs last week. ‘There is no … Read more