A former private secretary to the Duke of Cambridge is set to be the next head of the civil service, it emerged today. Simon Case, drafted in by Boris Johnson to be the top aide at Number 10 earlier this year, is expected to be unveiled as the youngest Cabinet Secretary in living memory tomorrow. … Read more
Duke of Cambridge’s former aide Simon Case, 41, ‘is set to be installed as new head of the civil service’ tomorrow as Boris Johnson shakes up Whitehall Simon Case is expected to be unveiled as the new Cabinet Secretary tomorrow Mr Case was drafted in to No10 after serving as aide to the Duke of … Read more
The cost of city breaks for Britons to many of Europe’s most popular destinations has tumbled due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new report had revealed. Post Office Travel Money’s annual City Costs Barometer found that prices in cities whose countries are currently on the UK government’s non-quarantine list are as much as 26 per … Read more
1. GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi Pasteur: 60million doses The Government revealed on July 29 it had signed a deal with pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi Pasteur If the vaccine proves successful, the UK could begin to vaccinate priority groups, such as frontline health and social care workers and those at increased risk from coronavirus, as early … Read more
UK prepares to fast-track coronavirus vaccine and train an army of health workers including pharmacists, midwives and paramedics to give the jab when a safe one is discovered Rules will allow a ‘temporary authorisation’ for a vaccine without a full license It will not shortcut any scientific trials but will reduce paperwork needed Huge numbers … Read more
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
Teachers have warned Boris Johnson his face masks U-turn risks creating chaos in schools amid fears pupils will bully each other over their choice of covering. The Government last night announced that face masks will be compulsory in the communal areas of secondary schools in parts of England which are subject to local lockdowns. Meanwhile, … Read more
Teachers have warned Boris Johnson his face masks U-turn risks creating chaos in schools amid fears pupils will bully each other over their choice of covering. The Government last night announced that face masks will be compulsory in the communal areas of secondary schools in parts of England which are subject to local lockdowns. Meanwhile, … Read more
Thousands of secondary pupils will have to wear masks at school after yet another education U-turn. With just days to go before children return, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson last night said face coverings will be compulsory in the communal areas of schools covered by local lockdowns. A decision on whether to wear masks in other schools … Read more
Facebook is accused of trying to influence Government policies by poaching Whitehall officials who have worked in online regulation with big money jobs The social media giant has reportedly poached 10 former officials recently It is facing questions over issues including online hate and the tax it pays MP Damian Collins: ‘They are doing this … Read more