Half of people showing signs of cancer delayed seeking a test during first lockdown

Half of people showing signs of cancer delayed seeking a test during first lockdown because they were worried about overstretching the NHS, study shows MPs have written to Boris Johnson warning Britain was facing a ‘cancer disaster’  Survey found almost half of people with cancer symptoms did not contact GP Health psychologist said ‘stay home’ … Read more

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon at war: Scotland’s First Minister mocks ‘conspiracy theory’

Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched a stunning attack on her predecessor Alex Salmond yesterday as an open war erupted between the two big beasts of the SNP. Miss Sturgeon accused her former friend and mentor of creating an ‘alternative reality’ to paint himself as the victim of a conspiracy. She said Mr Salmond peddled … Read more

Future of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port hangs in balance

The fate of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port is hanging in the balance today as ministers enter eleventh hour crunch talks over whether to save more than 1,000 jobs at the plant.   Senior executives at Stellantis, Vauxhall’s parent company, are set to decide the future of the Cheshire plant, marking a critical moment for Britain’s post-Brexit manufacturing.   … Read more

Future of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port hangs in balance

The fate of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port is hanging in the balance today as ministers enter eleventh hour crunch talks over whether to save more than 1,000 jobs at the plant.   Senior executives at Stellantis, Vauxhall’s parent company, are set to decide the future of the Cheshire plant, marking a critical moment for Britain’s post-Brexit manufacturing.   … Read more

British Gas owner Centrica reports 31% fall in underlying earnings

British Gas owner Centrica suffers 31% fall in underlying earnings to £447m for 2020 – as bosses blame pandemic and warmer weather for plunge Britain’s largest energy supplier reports £362m loss from continuing operations But this figure for 2020 was actually less than £783million loss posted for 2019 British Gas owner also said it would … Read more

British Gas owner Centrica reports 31% fall in underlying earnings

British Gas owner Centrica suffers 31% fall in underlying earnings to £447m for 2020 – as bosses blame pandemic and warmer weather for plunge Britain’s largest energy supplier reports £362m loss from continuing operations But this figure for 2020 was actually less than £783million loss posted for 2019 British Gas owner also said it would … Read more

Children are NOT legally required to wear face masks in schools, officials admit 

Children are not legally required to wear face masks in schools and should not be sent home if they refuse to wear one, government officials said last night. This week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that secondary school pupils will have to wear masks if they cannot maintain social distancing in No10’s ultra-cautious ‘roadmap’ out … Read more

Children are NOT legally required to wear face masks in schools, officials admit 

Children are not legally required to wear face masks in schools and should not be sent home if they refuse to wear one, government officials said last night. This week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that secondary school pupils will have to wear masks if they cannot maintain social distancing in No10’s ultra-cautious ‘roadmap’ out … Read more

What will replace GCSEs and A-levels and will the system be fair?

What will replace GCSEs and A-levels and will the system be fair? As Government plans to hand teachers control over this year’s exam grades, we answer the important questions By Josh White Education Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 01:24 GMT, 25 February 2021 | Updated: 07:20 GMT, 25 February 2021 What’s going on? Since … Read more