A government scientist has warned foreign trips are ‘extremely unlikely’ this summer as Europe struggles to control a surge in coronavirus cases. In an unexpected blow for sun-starved Brits, Dr Mike Tildesley said there was a danger travellers could bring back new Covid variants which are less susceptible to vaccines. The Warwick University professor, who is a member … Read more
A surge in Covid cases across Europe could see summer holidays cancelled and threatens a potential third wave in Britain, government scientists have warned. Outbreaks of the South African variant in countries throughout the continent is causing particular concern, sparking calls for tougher travel restrictions. As a result, some experts fear European getaways in May, … Read more
A surge in Covid cases across Europe could see summer holidays cancelled and threatens a potential third wave in Britain, government scientists have warned. Outbreaks of the South African variant in countries throughout the continent is causing particular concern, sparking calls for tougher travel restrictions. As a result, some experts fear European getaways in May, … Read more
Chloe Ferry and Wayne Lineker were seen meeting up at a London music studio on Thursday, as they teamed up to record a new ‘summer track’. Former Geordie Shore star Chloe, 25, put on a busty display in a plunging black crop top as she met up with Wayne, 57, following his claims they’re seeing … Read more
Portugal will allow UK tourists into the country from May, the country’s tourism minister has said in the latest boost for hopes of a holiday this summer. Rita Marques said British visitors who can prove they have been vaccinated or show a negative Covid test result will be welcome from May 17. But those hoping … Read more
The new children’s commissioner for England wants to extend free school meals over the summer as she warned the pandemic has had a ‘profound impact’ on children. Dame Rachel de Souza today said she wants to ‘rebuild childhood’ in the wake of the Covid crisis and likened the challenge to reconstructing the social security system after … Read more
Droughts in Europe during the summer are more severe now than at any time in the past two millennia, a new study reveals. Researchers studied ‘chemical fingerprints’ – carbon and oxygen isotopes – in European oak trees to reconstruct summer climate over the last 2,110 years. They found that drought conditions suddenly intensified in 2015 beyond … Read more
Neil Ferguson says he is ’80 per cent sure’ that Britons will be able to enjoy the summer this year with vaccines driving down the rate of Covid-19 infections. The scientist, known as Professor Lockdown, believes there will be very few restrictions in place thanks to the jab rollout which has seen a third of … Read more
Neil Ferguson says he is ’80 per cent sure’ that Britons will be able to enjoy the summer this year with vaccines driving down the rate of Covid-19 infections. The scientist, known as Professor Lockdown, believes there will be very few restrictions in place thanks to the jab rollout which has seen a third of … Read more
Revolt of ‘the male, pale and stale’ Ministers: Tories accuse Boris Johnson of ‘tokenism over talent’ as he plans a ‘women-first’ reshuffle this summer Tory male ministers angrily accuse PM of plan to favour ‘tokenism over talent’ Boris Johnson is under pressure to move more women up the ministerial ladder The row broke amid fevered speculation … Read more