Farmers reacted with anger to Boris Johnson’s plans to rewild swathes of the UK’s arable and pasture land claiming swapping fields of cows, sheep and pigs for trees and bogs, which will put British food production at risk. The Government’s £2.4 billion per year plan to replace the European Union’s common agricultural policy, called theContinue reading “The Concept Of Growing Food Has Become Taboo”
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Are Homeless People Going To Be Housed At Highgrove?
Prince William is said to be considering an ambitious plan to house homeless people in properties owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, and he definitely has a variety of grand homes to choose from for his deserving cause. While it’s no doubt a noble idea, beneficiaries might be surprised to find themselves transported to theContinue reading “Are Homeless People Going To Be Housed At Highgrove?”
By New Year’s Eve, A Third Of Bars, Pubs, And Clubs Might Close
A third of bars, pubs and clubs could close by New Year’s Eve as hospitality bosses plead for clarity from ministers on COVID 19 restrictions. The industry is facing a tumultuous Christmas and bosses have called for financial support amid a rise of the Omicron variant. Peter Marks, chief executive at REKOM, told BBC RadioContinue reading “By New Year’s Eve, A Third Of Bars, Pubs, And Clubs Might Close”
For Me, It Looks Like A Christmas In Isolation
Britons across the country demonstrated their dismay at having to spend Christmas Day in isolation this year after testing positive for COVID 19, meaning they must remain home for the next ten days. People tweeted pictures of positive lateral flow tests and said they were feeling sorry for themselves and Merry Christmas to them, amidContinue reading “For Me, It Looks Like A Christmas In Isolation”
Ambulance Service Apologises To Family Of Great Grandfather
West Midlands Ambulance Service has apologised to the family of a 91-year-old great grandfather who died after waiting 10 hours for paramedics to arrive when he broke his hip following a fall. Don Mansell, from Shrewsbury, lost his balance and fell onto the concrete floor in the kitchen of his home on November 28. AContinue reading “Ambulance Service Apologises To Family Of Great Grandfather”
A Police Investigation Has Been Launched Into The Death Of A Nine-Month-Old Boy
A police investigation is underway after a nine-month-old boy choked to death on food at a day nursery in September. Oliver Steeper was being cared for at Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford, Kent when he became unable to breathe while eating. The toddler was taken to hospital, where he passed away six days later.Continue reading “A Police Investigation Has Been Launched Into The Death Of A Nine-Month-Old Boy”
Sixty-Five Vaccine Passport Rebels Accuse The Government Of Jumping The Gun
Boris Johnson could encounter the biggest revolt of his premiership so far, with 60 Tory MPs said to be planning to vote against the imposition of additional coronavirus criteria. The Prime Minister revealed he would be starting his winter Plan B protocols in a bid to buy the United Kingdom time in the fight againstContinue reading “Sixty-Five Vaccine Passport Rebels Accuse The Government Of Jumping The Gun”
In England, Two-Thirds Of Councils Are Considering Tax Increases For 2022
Two-thirds of councils in England are considering tax hikes next year, in another blow to family finances. Millions of people across the country are now having to brace themselves for a double whammy of skyrocketing bills and an upsurge in National Insurance Payments. According to some estimations, this is on top of rising inflation, whichContinue reading “In England, Two-Thirds Of Councils Are Considering Tax Increases For 2022”
Lockdown Breaching Party Hosted By Second Tory
A second Government party broke lockdown rules over Christmas last year, it was alleged, with Gavin Williamson accused of hosting a canapes evening while London was in Tier 2 restrictions. A newspaper outlet reported that Gavin Williamson, then the Education Secretary, threw a bash for up to two dozen people in his department. It comesContinue reading “Lockdown Breaching Party Hosted By Second Tory”
NYC Judge Blocks Bill De Blasio’s Vaccine Mandate
New York City’s vaccine mandate for city employees has been provisionally blocked by a judge, on the same day that the third policy of President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine rule was also blocked. Judge Frank P Nervo, presiding over the Supreme Court of New York, Tuesday gave notice that the mandate was blocked, pending aContinue reading “NYC Judge Blocks Bill De Blasio’s Vaccine Mandate”