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Sales of condoms perked up after lockdown was relaxed

The end of national lockdown sparked a summer of love as condom sales surged following a three month slump. Global sales of condom brand Durex jumped more than 10% over the summer when relaxed coronavirus restrictions meant people could rekindle romances. It was a different picture during Spring, when people were having far less sex. […]

London Heathrow emergency landing: Emergency services surround British Airways flight

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. One passenger shared a video of fire engines greetings the plane’s arrival in Heathrow, adding: “That was a long 10 minute emergency landing.” Passengers have safely disembarked and have been placed onto […]

15 injured after 'substance attack' at Tesco, McDonald's and Pizza Hut

More than a dozen people needed treatment after being doused with a ‘substance’ in the West Midlands last night. Emergency crews rushed to The Arcade in Upper Gornal, Dudley, shortly before 7.30pm last night after a man allegedly sprayed the unknown substance in Pizza Hut, McDonald’s and Tesco. So far 15 people have ‘reported discomfort […]

Boris suffers crushing defeat over plan to break international law on Brexit

The Government has suffered defeat in the House of Lords over Brexit legislation that enables ministers to break international law. Peers backed a ‘regret’ amendment, condemning disputed provisions in the UK Internal Market Bill, by 395 votes to 169, majority 226. With peers vowing to reject the disputed parts of the UK Internal Market Bill, […]

Afflicted by pandemic fatigue, Europeans challenge inconsistent Covid-19 restrictions

BERLIN – Anxious to avoid another lockdown, European politicians are struggling on two fronts. On the one hand the public is showing increasing signs of so-called Covid-19 fatigue and is questioning restrictions. On the other hand, an intense debate has set in over what political system is best equipped to fight a global disease – […]

North East set to be spared harshest restrictions as Boris told to 'sod off'

The North East of England looks set to be spared the harshest tier three lockdown restrictions, after one council leader in the region saying anyone suggesting otherwise will be told to ‘sod off’. As well as talking with leaders in Manchester about tightening measures there, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said discussions were also planned this […]