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France imposes border controls in scramble to avoid Covid-19 lockdown

PARIS (AFP) – New border controls came into force in France on Sunday (Jan 24) as part of a massive effort to contain the spread of Covid-19 and avoid another nationwide lockdown. After a slow start to vaccinations, French health authorities reported that a million people had received coronavirus inoculations by Saturday. But stubbornly high […]

School closures for snow: Are schools closed tomorrow?

London snow: Primrose Hill busy during wintry weather Snow fell across several parts of the country this weekend, with large parts of the country experiencing snow or sleet by mid-morning on Sunday. The Met Office has yellow weather warnings for snow, with drivers being urged to take care on icy roads. Four coronavirus vaccination centres […]

Racist football manager sacked after sickening rant about Priti Patel

An amateur football team have sacked their manager following his ‘vile’ racist rant which went viral. Jake Henderson posted a video of himself online, making a series of racist remarks to camera, whilst watching a televised press conference with Home Secretary Priti Patel. During the post, Henderson said: ‘As a white man I won’t be […]

Lockdown extended: When will the third national lockdown end?

UK lockdown may last longer due to new variants says expert Lockdown rules were first introduced in the country as authorities endeavoured to get a grip on the rising rates of coronavirus in the wake of the creation of a new Covid variant which was driving a surge in new coronavirus cases. The Government has […]

Nicola Sturgeon threatens new Scottish referendum without PM’s permission

Nicola Sturgeon has said she will push forward with a new referendum on Scottish independence if she wins key elections this year – regardless of whether London gives her the go-ahead. The First Minister’s position will put her on a collision course with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has repeatedly insisted he will not allow […]

High risk UK arrivals 'to be quarantined in hotel for ten days'

Boris Johnson is expected to announce that some UK travellers will have to quarantine in hotels for 10 days. Arrivals from Brazil and South Africa, as well as some neighbouring countries, would have to pay for the mandatory stay, the prime minister could announce tomorrow. The Mail on Sunday report that Mr Johnson will chair the Covid-O […]

Doctor warns of 'mental health pandemic' as droves of patients seek help

An NHS doctor has told of how a ‘mental health pandemic’ is leading to droves of patients seeking help during the lockdown. Dr Chris George said ‘patient after patient’ was presenting with problems brought about by factors including job losses and relationship breakdowns. The GP said that others are likely to be suffering in silence […]