‘HMS Bubble’: Memo reveals how the Queen and Prince Philip are relying on 22 staff

Twenty two royal staff have sacrificed their home lives to stay isolated at Windsor Castle and serve Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip for the duration of the coronavirus lockdown.  A memo issued to staff from the master of the household Tony Johnstone-Burt, 62, a former Royal Navy Officer called the mission to protect the Queen … Read more

City worker who lost job due to coronavirus says she is ‘now poor’ and relying on foodbanks

‘I used to shop at Waitrose and M&S… now I go to the foodbank’: City worker who lost job due to coronavirus says she is ‘now poor’ with just £30 left after paying her mortgage each month The worker, going by fake name ‘Alice’, revealed she was forced to seek charity   She initially tried to … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Why ARE we relying on China for vital NHS coronavirus equipment?

When did the authorities first become aware that this country would face a deadly contagion that would cost the lives of many thousands? It must be at least two months back.  Six weeks ago on Tuesday, Boris Johnson delivered what then seemed a shocking statement in which he warned of a serious pandemic. At that stage, … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Why ARE we relying on China for vital NHS coronavirus equipment?

When did the authorities first become aware that this country would face a deadly contagion that would cost the lives of many thousands? It must be at least two months back.  Six weeks ago on Tuesday, Boris Johnson delivered what then seemed a shocking statement in which he warned of a serious pandemic. At that stage, … Read more