The government’s test-and-trace programme to combat Covid-19 in England has repeatedly failed to meet targets for delivering test results and contacting infected people despite costs escalating to £22bn, a damning official report has revealed. The National Audit Office (NAO) has found that the centralised
The SNP has been determined in the last four years to secure a second referendum on independence as Nicola Sturgeon aims to take Scotland back into the EU. Over 60 percent of Scots voted to remain in the 2016 referendum on the UK’s EU membership, and Brexit has therefore
Pressure has been applied on the Labour leader in a letter sent this weekend by 39 Conservative MPs after leftwing lawyers intervened to prevent all but 13 of 36 dangerous criminals being returned to Jamaica. The ones who were allowed by the
Princess Diana struggled to adapt to Christmas with the Royal Family. This was especially reflected in the amount of times royals are expected to change outfits on the big day. It is something Diana has been said to have found overwhelming. Former royal butler Paul Burrell,
A no-deal Brexit at the end of 2020 would deliver a “serious” short-term hit to the UK economy and produce a “strongly negative” effect on trade, productivity and jobs in the long term, the OECD has warned. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said that disruption from failure to
Michael Gove has issued further clarification on what does, and does not, count as a substantial meal in pubs and bars – stating that he believes a “a couple of Scotch Eggs… with pickle on the side” would constitute a starter. Ministers have been
Nadhim Zahawi, the minister in charge of the coronavirus vaccine rollout, hinted that many venues would only accept customers who have a certificate of vaccination. The suggestion brings into question whether immunity passes will be issued to those who decide to take the jab. Speaking to
Kate Moss stars on the January 2021 issue of British Vogue, marking 28 years since the British model made her cover debut for the publication. For the new issue, the magazine has released two covers, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. In one,
The unrest took place on Queen Street right in the city centre. South Wales Police confirmed the incident and said six people received hospital treatment. One of these sustained a head injury and remains in a “serious condition”. In a statement South Wales
At 11pm on January 31, Britain left the EU, putting an end to almost half-a-century of eurosceptic frustrations. The journey there was not an easy one, though, as Brexit day was preceded by a debilitating political period that bitterly divided the nation. Since
