Russia warns it will take ‘extra measures to ensure its security’ if NATO sends forces to Ukraine

Russia today vowed to ‘take extra measures’ if Nato responds after the Kremlin dispatched 4,000 troops to reinforce the disputed Ukrainian border. ‘No doubt such a scenario would lead to a further increase in tensions close to Russia’s borders. Of course, this would call for additional measures from the Russian side to ensure its security,’ … Read more

Traffic-calming measures trigger spike in fire service delays

Emergency service vehicles are being delayed hundreds of times every month because of Sadiq Khan’s controversial low-traffic zones.  Newly-released data shows The London Fire Brigade was delayed to call outs more than 330 times a month between June and November 2020 – up 18 per cent from the previous year – due to new traffic … Read more

Traffic-calming measures trigger spike in fire service delays

Emergency service vehicles are being delayed hundreds of times every month because of Sadiq Khan’s controversial low-traffic zones.  Newly-released data shows The London Fire Brigade was delayed to call outs more than 330 times a month between June and November 2020 – up 18 per cent from the previous year – due to new traffic … Read more

Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults can meet

Nicola Sturgeon eases lockdown measures in Scotland with up to four adults from two households allowed to meet in gardens TODAY after using ‘data, not dates’ – as Boris Johnson comes under fire for failing to do the same for England Gatherings can take place in any outdoor space, including private gardens  Nicola Sturgeon announced … Read more

Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults can meet

Bonnie day for a BBQ? Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults from two households can meet socially in private gardens (but remember to bring an umbrella) Gatherings can take place in any outdoor space, including private gardens  Nicola Sturgeon announced a ‘cautious acceleration’ of her roadmap this week  Scots taking advantage … Read more

COVID-19: Study reveals which shops have the best coronavirus safety measures

How does your favourite supermarket stack up? Study reveals which shops have the best COVID-19 safety measures — with Iceland and Lidl at the bottom of the list Which? surveyed UK adults about their mid-lockdown shopping experiences Three out of five shoppers said they felt unsafe in supermarkets this lockdown This is a worsening since … Read more

Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns £280billion bill for Covid support measures will have to be paid

Britain’s public finances will face ‘enormous strains’ in the wake of the third national lockdown, the Chancellor has warned. Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said a bill for the Government’s £280bn investment in coronavirus support will eventually have to be paid, with low interest rates leaving the nation’s finances ‘exposed’. Mr Sunak … Read more

Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns £280billion bill for Covid support measures will have to be paid

Britain’s public finances will face ‘enormous strains’ in the wake of the third national lockdown, the Chancellor has warned. Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said a bill for the Government’s £280bn investment in coronavirus support will eventually have to be paid, with low interest rates leaving the nation’s finances ‘exposed’. Mr Sunak … Read more

COVID-19: Study reveals which shops have the best coronavirus safety measures

How does your favourite supermarket stack up? Study reveals which shops have the best COVID-19 safety measures — with Iceland and Lidl at the bottom of the list Which? surveyed UK adults about their mid-lockdown shopping experiences Three out of five shoppers said they felt unsafe in supermarkets this lockdown This is a worsening since … Read more

NO cases of influenza have been detected in England this year because of social distancing measures

Flu may have almost completely disappeared in England after brutal lockdown curbs thwarted the spread of the virus. Public Health England not recorded a single case of the virus so far this year through routine surveillance tests, despite it being height of the usual flu season.  But this doesn’t mean it has been completely wiped … Read more