Strictly Come Dancing’s Clara Amfo admits she hopes to win in memory of her father

She has officially joined the 2020 line-up for Strictly Come Dancing.  And Clara Amfo hopes to claim Strictly gold in honour of her father, as she revealed on Saturday that his death five years ago was the ‘the worst day’ of her life.  The Radio 1 DJ, 36, said that she intends to honour her … Read more

Mother of model who has Down’s syndrome hopes one day they won’t get ‘weird stares’

The mother of a toddler with Down’s Syndrome hopes her daughter’s modelling campaign can contribute to creating a ‘more inclusive world’, where she doesn’t get ‘weird stares’ in public.  Eleanor Manton, two, has become the face of latest seasonal campaign for upmarket childrenswear brand JoJo Maman Bébé – after the chain’s talent scouts spotted the tot’s … Read more

‘Union dividend’ deals ‘hammer blow’ to Nicola Sturgeon’s independence hopes

Public spending in Scotland is now almost £2,000 more per person than the UK average thanks to handouts from Westminster as ‘Union dividend’ deals a ‘hammer blow’ to Nicola Sturgeon’s independence hopes Latest official statistics showed public spending in Scotland had hit £81 billion Works out at £14,829 per person – that is £1,633 more … Read more

Cinemas are deserted as owners pin hopes on Christopher Nolan blockbuster Tenet to revive industry

All eyes are on Britain’s deserted cinemas as they prepare for the first release of a Hollywood film since March, with the industry expecting its worst year at box office in three decades amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi film Tenet – starring David John Washington and Robert Pattinson – will hit the big … Read more

Cinemas are deserted as owners pin hopes on Christopher Nolan blockbuster Tenet to revive industry

All eyes are on Britain’s deserted cinemas as they prepare for the first release of a Hollywood film since March, with the industry expecting its worst year at box office in three decades amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi film Tenet – starring David John Washington and Robert Pattinson – will hit the big … Read more

Ocado its eclipses supermarket rivals as M&S pins its hopes on tie-up

Ocado eclipses its supermarket rivals… as ailing M&S pins its hopes on online tie-up By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 22:12 BST, 18 August 2020 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 18 August 2020 Ocado has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the coronavirus crisis, eclipsing its ‘Big Four’ supermarket rivals. The online … Read more

Cineworld pins hopes of a COVID recovery on 4D cinemas

The smell of burning rubber, water sprayed in your face, a moving seat and surround video are among the measures cinemas hope will get you through their doors. The UK’s largest cinema chain, Cineworld, is among theatres pinning their hopes on more immersive experiences as part of its Covid lockdown recovery efforts. Cineworld plans to … Read more

Stockholm blow for hopes that herd immunity will combat the coronavirus

Herd immunity does not work as a Covid strategy, research suggests. Sweden, which never imposed a national lockdown, claimed herd immunity would protect its population. This tactic would have meant so many people contracting and becoming resistant to Covid that it would no longer spread. But analysis by University College London suggests the nation is … Read more

Stockholm blow for hopes that herd immunity will combat the coronavirus

Herd immunity does not work as a Covid strategy, research suggests. Sweden, which never imposed a national lockdown, claimed herd immunity would protect its population. This tactic would have meant so many people contracting and becoming resistant to Covid that it would no longer spread. But analysis by University College London suggests the nation is … Read more

Rolls-Royce hopes to raise £1.5bn by selling new shares

Rolls-Royce hoping to raise up to £1.5bn by selling new shares By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:26 BST, 29 July 2020 | Updated: 22:26 BST, 29 July 2020 Rolls-Royce is hoping to raise up to £1.5billion by selling new shares after the coronavirus outbreak triggered a slump in global air travel.  The … Read more