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New BBC chairman under fire for claiming Brexit coverage was impartial

Question Time: Mark Reckless clashes with host over BBC bias The former Goldman Sachs banker, who has been chosen by the Government as its preferred candidate for the post, said the overall coverage was “incredibly balanced”. Appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Mr Sharp said it was not a “universally held view” […]

Covid rates MAPPED: Where are coronavirus cases dropping?

Dr Hilary on COVID-19 victims getting ‘defence’ from infection The UK recorded its highest death toll yet yesterday, with more than 1,500 deaths recorded across all four nations. But the end is in sight with the vaccine, and finally, it seems lockdown restrictions are beginning to have the desired effect as case rates begin to […]

Covid rates MAPPED: Where are coronavirus cases dropping?

Dr Hilary on COVID-19 victims getting ‘defence’ from infection The UK recorded its highest death toll yet yesterday, with more than 1,500 deaths recorded across all four nations. But the end is in sight with the vaccine, and finally, it seems lockdown restrictions are beginning to have the desired effect as case rates begin to […]

Lidl named UK’s cheapest supermarket as it pips Aldi by 34p in annual Which? study

Lidl has narrowly beaten budget rival Aldi to be named the cheapest supermarket of 2020, according to Which? The consumer group tracked 45 own-label and branded products in eight major supermarkets for at least 100 days. But the price difference between the German supermarket giants was just 34p. Which? calculated the average price of each […]

Coronavirus hope as Britain’s R-number PLUNGES ‘below 1’ despite soaring death rates

Boris Johnson admits concern over Brazilian coronavirus strain On Thursday a further 48,682 COVID-19 cases were registered, bringing Britain’s total during the pandemic to 3,292,014. Although the figure has increased by 1,157 from the one released on Wednesday, it has hugely declined since last week’s numbers. According to official data, cases fell by 7.5 percent from […]