SINGAPORE – Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users flouting rules in such areas. And LTA’s approval will be required before any business or individual can import PMDs […]
The family of a Conservative MP have been reminded of the coronavirus lockdown guidelines following reports police broke up an illegal birthday party at his house. Delyn MP Rob Roberts confirmed his family were “reminded of the guidance set out by the government”, which still currently forbid people to visit others in their homes. He […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Mr Cummings yesterday took the extraordinary step of coming to Downing Street to read a statement about his decision to drive 260 miles to the North East, together with his wife and […]
SINGAPORE – More firms will be eligible for higher tiers of wage subsidies under the latest $2.9 billion enhancement to the Jobs Support Scheme, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday (May 26). The scheme, first announced in February, will also be extended by one month to cover wages paid in August, he […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention set for August from North Carolina if the event faces state social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to halt campaign rallies. Some have raised […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Boris Johnson’s senior aide Dominic Cummings has come under fire today for his decision to drive 260 miles to his parent’s farm in Durham during the UK lockdown. The top aide said […]
Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to fire top aide Dominic Cummings as 15 Conservative MPs, bishops and NHS staff called for his resignation over revelations he had broken lockdown rules. The prime minister told the nation on Sunday Mr Cummings acted “responsibly, legally and with integrity” after his chief adviser admitted travelling 260 miles […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. I also knew from the start transport would be crucial in delivering this powerhouse by providing connections that join up towns, and capacity that improves commuting. Delivering this requires upgrading and improving […]
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he was unwilling to see his family get “screwed” because of his inability to change law enforcement officials, according to a video released on Friday set to deepen the political crisis surrounding him. Coming at the end of a challenging week in Brazil, which is now the world’s No. 2 hot spot […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Home Secretary Priti Patel has been a visible figure as part of the Government’s fight against the coronavirus. Appointed as Secretary of State for the Home Department in July 2019 mostly to […]