Tory anger is mounting over ‘goalpost shifting’ on lockdown today as ministers and scientists suggested all over-50s should get vaccines before any ‘significant’ easing. Pressure is growing on Boris Johnson to commit to a major relaxation of the draconian measures within weeks, after the UK’s rollout of jabs hit the milestone of 10million people covered. … Read more
Heart-throb George Clooney has revealed that during lockdown he has been doing seven loads of laundry a day, as well as a variety of household tasks, including sewing, cooking and mopping the floor. But Clooney isn’t the first silver-screen hero to be a master of domestic chores… Heart-throb George Clooney has revealed that during lockdown … Read more
Mail Force’s drive to get schoolchildren online shifted up a gear yesterday with a sensational donation from Dixons Carphone. The retailer offered 1,000 ‘top spec’ laptops worth £380,000. Dixons Carphone said it was delighted to pledge the nearly new devices to help youngsters struggling to follow online classes during lockdown. All the machines, from well-known … Read more
A British woman is facing two years in jail in Dubai after her Ukrainian flatmate reported her to police for saying ‘f*** you’ in a Whatsapp row about table manners. The woman, 31 and a human resources manager from Gloucestershire, made the comment in October amid an argument over who used the dining table for work … Read more
An artist impression shows what the statue of WWII veteran, and British Covid hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore, could look like Boris Johnson last night joined the national clamour for a statue of Britain’s Covid hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore. Asked to back the Daily Mail’s call for a permanent public memorial to the Second … Read more
We live opposite a school. During the first lockdown it was shut, and the eerie silence of the playground is one of my most haunting memories of that time. Now, though, it is open, and at breaktime little voices fill the air. My nine-year-old daughter can see all the pupils from our kitchen table, her … Read more
Rishi Sunak ‘fears scientific advisors are “moving the goalposts” on when lockdown can end but tells allies he hopes “fat lady sings” moment when restrictions are banished for good is close’ Chancellor is eager to ease restrictions as soon as possible to kickstart recovery He is said to be anxious that nation’s top scientists are … Read more
Rita Ora has splashed out on luxury mansion in North London. The singer and model, 30, has reportedly bought the six-bedroom Victorian home, after she was caught breaking Covid lockdown rules in the capital twice last year, Rita – who is currently in Australia – is said to have made the purchase with the help … Read more
Oxford’s Covid vaccine could save tens of thousands of lives because it can cut the likelihood of catching coronavirus and passing it on by around two thirds, scientists say. Modelling produced by SAGE members from Warwick University predicted that more than 150,000 more people could die in 2021 if lockdown rules were lifted in March … Read more
She embarked on a fitness journey after her weight crept up to 12 stone and 13 pounds after ‘hitting rock bottom’ in lockdown last year. And Frankie Essex looked amazing on Tuesday as she showed off her midriff in a colourful crop top and matching leggings in a new Instagram snap. The former TOWIE star, 33, … Read more