Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been accused by her predecessor Alex Salmond of submitting evidence to a parliamentary inquiry that is “simply untrue”. A spokesperson for the first minister has said she “entirely rejects” the claims and accused Mr Salmond of “spinning false conspiracy theories”. Mr Salmond claims she attended a meeting at which
Month: January 2021
Rupert Grint says having his own child has given him a whole new perspective on starring in the psychological horror Servant. In the M Night Shyamalan drama – which is returning for a second series – the Harry Potter star plays the brother of a woman who can only function after her baby tragically dies, when she
Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral has taken place, with a small number of family and friends in attendance due to coronavirus restrictions. Flowers on her coffin spelt out “Babs”, “The Dame” and “Saucy”, and a topless photo from one of her Carry On movies was included in the order of service. A mock pub sign, with
The UK has recorded its highest daily increase in the number of COVID-related deaths of the pandemic, with 1,325 fatalities. Government figures also show the UK recorded 68,053 new coronavirus cases – the highest daily total of the pandemic so far. Responding to the announcement, a spokesperson for Public Health England (PHE) said “we can
It is fair to say most of America’s business leaders never took to Donald Trump. Now, in the dying days of what has arguably been the most divisive presidency in US history, the gloves are off. US business leaders are taking to the airwaves and queuing up to condemn the outgoing president for egging on
Donald Trump has said he will not be going to president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration later this month. The outgoing US president tweeted: “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.” Mr Trump is expected to travel to his Florida resort ahead of the inauguration, according
The future of the QAnon movement is uncertain under a Biden administration whose existence would shatter many of its guiding prophecies – but followers are not giving up hope just yet. Despite condemning those who rioted on Wednesday, Donald Trump‘s speech did not mention Joe Biden as the next president of the United States, instead
A “high volume” of lorries are being delayed and refused entry at ports including Dover due to “incorrect paperwork” following Brexit, a shipping company has said. One week into the new arrangements, disruption has begun to be felt from Britain leaving the EU’s customs union and single market and operating on new trade terms with
Brisbane has entered a three-day lockdown after a cleaner at a quarantine hotel was diagnosed with the COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK. Australia’s third largest city – and its surrounding areas – will also see the introduction of compulsory face masks for the first time, the Queensland state government said. Queensland chief health
Mark’s & Spencer has reported a big fall in clothing and homeware sales during the Christmas quarter, due to retail restrictions and the coronavirus pandemic keeping demand low. Revenue at the chain’s clothing and home division slumped 25.1% in the 13 weeks to 26 December, its fiscal third quarter, following a 21.3% fall in the
A radical cleric linked to the Bali bombings has been released from an Indonesian prison. Abu Bakar Bashir, 82, is the former head of Jemaah Islamiyah – an al Qaeda-linked group responsible for the 2002 attack on the popular holiday island. Two bomb blasts killed 202 people – many of them foreign tourists – with
Donald Trump has conceded defeat to Joe Biden for the first time – a day after his supporters stormed the US Capitol. The president said he was “outraged” by Wednesday’s “heinous” attack, which came as politicians in Congress certified Mr Biden’s victory. Four people died in the violent protests – with a mob overwhelming police
Wales its continuing its lockdown and will be toughening up some restrictions as the nation struggles to manage the spread of the new highly infectious coronavirus variant. People in Wales are already being told to stay at home and not mix with other households, but the lockdown measures had been due for a review. After
Boris Johnson has been slammed by MPs for being too secretive about the scientific advice that informed lockdowns and the tier system in England. The prime minister has been warned that transparency is essential for allowing scrutiny of scientists’ advice and promoting public confidence in lockdown decisions. The warning comes in a hard-hitting report by
All travellers to England from overseas will need to test negative for coronavirus before they are allowed to enter the country, the government has announced. The test will need to be taken up to 72 hours before their departure – and failure to comply will result in an immediate £500 fine. Arrivals by boat, plane
The government has been urged to listen to the concerns of GPs over the rollout of COVID vaccines in order to avoid “frustrating and demoralising” doctors and “confusing and disappointing” patients. On Thursday, GP surgeries across England received their first doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and began administering them to patients. However, the GP surgery
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