Flurries of snow which hit parts of England today are expected to continue into tomorrow – but the skies will clear in time for Britons to enjoy a pint outside when pubs and restaurants reopen on Monday. The snow, accompanied by a freak hail stone shower, caused chaos in the north-west with a number of … Read more
The government is looking to soften plans for checks on EU food and imports crossing the border into Britain, reports say. Lord Frost is said to be debating whether to bring in ‘lighter touch’ controls from April 1 and relax full customs checks scheduled for July 1. Insiders claim the move has come amid fears tough … Read more
The government is looking to soften plans for checks on EU food and imports crossing the border into Britain, reports say. Lord Frost is said to be debating whether to bring in ‘lighter touch’ controls from April 1 and relax full customs checks scheduled for July 1. Insiders claim the move has come amid fears tough … Read more
Minister Helen Whately today hinted postcode lockdowns will be imposed by the Government to stop the spread of dangerous coronavirus variants when national curbs are eased. The measures are said to be under consideration in Whitehall as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his lockdown exit strategy on Monday next week. Ms Whately appeared to confirm … Read more
Minister Helen Whately today hinted postcode lockdowns will be imposed by the Government to stop the spread of dangerous coronavirus variants when national curbs are eased. The measures are said to be under consideration in Whitehall as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his lockdown exit strategy on Monday next week. Ms Whately appeared to confirm … Read more
The new lockdown in England at a glance England will be put into a full national lockdown that will last until the February half term. According to the new rules: All primary and secondary schools will close with immediate effect Classes will remain only for vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers. The plan … Read more
The new lockdown in England at a glance England will be put into a full national lockdown that will last until the February half term. According to the new rules: All primary and secondary schools will close with immediate effect Classes will remain only for vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers. The plan … Read more
Inflation drops to 0.3 per cent as clothing and food prices eased during blanket lockdown in England Headline CPI inflation rate dropped from 0.7 per cent in October to 0.3 per cent Clothing and food prices were the main factors behind the fall in November They were offset by rising costs of games, toys and … Read more
Inflation drops to 0.3 per cent as clothing and food prices eased during blanket lockdown in England Headline CPI inflation rate dropped from 0.7 per cent in October to 0.3 per cent Clothing and food prices were the main factors behind the fall in November They were offset by rising costs of games, toys and … Read more
There are reassuring signs from ministers that a relaxation of Covid restrictions for part of the festive period will go ahead. It is a pragmatic decision and the right one. My own Christmas routine has been perfected during 46 years of marriage. On Christmas Eve I shall drive to London’s Smithfield Market to buy a … Read more