Jersey potato farmers fly in workers from Philippines post-Brexit

Jersey potato farmers fly in workers from the Philippines to stop crops rotting in the fields and plug gap left by Romanian and Polish migrants after Brexit Crops have gone to waste this year due to a shortfall in seasonal farm pickers  Usually around 98 per cent of seasonal pickers in the UK come from … Read more

Boris warns of Covid ‘tough times’ ahead but insists ‘the end’ is in sight in New Year message

Well folks we are coming to the end of 2020. The year in which the Government was forced to tell people how to live their lives, how long to wash their hands, how many households could meet together. And a year in which we lost too many loved ones before their time. So I can … Read more

Charles and Camilla head abroad on first overseas trip since Covid began

Prince Charles and Camilla will become first royals to attend a German Remembrance event – as they make first overseas trip since Covid crisis began The pair will be the first royals to attend the Central Remembrance Ceremony Trip likely to be seen as part of monarchy’s ‘soft diplomacy’ to renew ties  President of Germany, … Read more

Focus group reveals voters are despairing of coronavirus lockdown measures

Dramatic evidence of a growing revolt against the coronavirus lockdowns emerged last night. The public think the rules won’t work, they will break the law if necessary to see their loved ones and believe it is time to ‘get Britain back to normal’. These are among the key findings from focus groups that suggest traditional … Read more

Focus group reveals voters are despairing of coronavirus lockdown measures

Dramatic evidence of a growing revolt against the coronavirus lockdowns emerged last night. The public think the rules won’t work, they will break the law if necessary to see their loved ones and believe it is time to ‘get Britain back to normal’. These are among the key findings from focus groups that suggest traditional … Read more

Police review ‘race hate’ probe into journalist Darren Grimes and David Starkey

Police are set to review a ‘race hate’ investigation against journalist Darren Grimes and David Starkey to ensure it is ‘proportionate,’ after the historian made a ‘damn blacks’ remark during a YouTube interview.   Scotland Yard launched a probe against Grimes for allegedly stirring up racial hatred, after sharing his interview with Starkey online. During the … Read more

Probe finds no evidence that Cambridge Analytica tried to influence EU referendum 

Data firm cleared of Brexit meddling: Probe finds no evidence that Cambridge Analytica tried to influence EU referendum Investigation concluded Cambridge Analytica and SCL played role in the vote Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said there was no further evidence Cambridge Analytica collapsed after dispute over harvesting and use of personal data   By John Stevens Deputy … Read more

Probe finds no evidence that Cambridge Analytica tried to influence EU referendum 

Data firm cleared of Brexit meddling: Probe finds no evidence that Cambridge Analytica tried to influence EU referendum Investigation concluded Cambridge Analytica and SCL played role in the vote Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said there was no further evidence Cambridge Analytica collapsed after dispute over harvesting and use of personal data   By John Stevens Deputy … Read more

Two Royal Navy ships intercept missile-carrying Russian Soviet-era submarine through the Channel

A Russian submarine carrying land attack missiles has been intercepted in the English Channel by two Royal Navy warships. The Krasnodar sub was spotted passing through the Dover strait, close to UK waters. It is feared it may have breached treaty rules that forbid the route except for exceptional repair reasons. It comes as a … Read more

England cricket star Sir Ian Botham appears to confirm he is set to become a House of Lords peer

England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham appears to confirm he is set to become a House of Lords peer while speaking at his £2million mansion The England cricket star grinned when asked about whether he will be ennobled The 64-year-old is a sporting hero of Boris Johnson and backed him in the EU referendum It … Read more