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”
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A Free Speech Law Is Under Consideration By The Ministers
Ministers are contemplating altering the law to protect free speech after the Appeal Court ruled in support of the Duchess of Sussex in a privacy row against a newspaper outlet. Downing Street said publicly that ministers would study closely a ruling which upheld the High Court’s ruling that Meghan had a reasonable expectation of privacyContinue reading “A Free Speech Law Is Under Consideration By The Ministers”
Before Christmas Shopping, Take The COVID Test
The Government has announced new guidance to take a lateral flow test before travelling to congested areas to avert a fourth wave this winter. It’s the first time Britons have been asked to take a test before going to high-risk settings, which could include busy stores and town centres. Before people in England were askedContinue reading “Before Christmas Shopping, Take The COVID Test”
You, Will, Receive Six Points On Your License If You Use Your Phone While Driving
Ministers announced that drivers will shortly encounter £200 fines and six points on their licence if they so much as touch their phone while at the wheel. Tougher laws taking effect early next year will make phone use while driving prohibited in almost all cases. Touching the screen to scroll a music playlist, browse theContinue reading “You, Will, Receive Six Points On Your License If You Use Your Phone While Driving”
COVID Gets A Triple Boost Now
Faster booster jabs, a wonder pill and falling infection rates delivered a triple boost in the fight against COVID. From Monday the double vaccinated will be able to book their third dose a month earlier than before, and in a second significant development, a new antiviral pill has been found to cut the risk ofContinue reading “COVID Gets A Triple Boost Now”
Tax Fury Grows Over Tobacco
Smoking bodies have warned that the government’s tobacco tax will hit the most disadvantaged hardest and promote bootlegging, and they said that Rishi Sunak’s plan to increase prices by 88 pence to about £13.60 per pack will leave holes in the wallets of those worst hit by the pandemic. Smoker’s group Forest blasted the moveContinue reading “Tax Fury Grows Over Tobacco”
Pay To Dispose Of It
All single-use items, not just plastic, could face charges under a new Government drive to stop Britain’s throw away culture. A plan to give ministers new powers to bill consumers for using products that can’t be reused or recycled are set to be announced by the Government today. This could see the 10p carrier bagContinue reading “Pay To Dispose Of It”
To Save Christmas Pigs-In-Blankets, Boris Steps In
Hundreds of overseas butchers are set to be allowed into Britain to handle the UK’s Christmas meat crisis. Ministers are expected to U-turn and create visas for foreign slaughterers in the run-up to the festive period as a huge cull of pigs gets started. Boris Johnson’s government had endeavoured to play down the impact ofContinue reading “To Save Christmas Pigs-In-Blankets, Boris Steps In”
Deputy Secretary Of State Says She Wants Her Staff In The Office Only Two Days Per Week
A top civil servant says she only wants her staff to go into the office two days a week so women aren’t dominated by men and she can continue using her Peloton bike. Sarah Healey, the permanent secretary for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, said meetings would still be held over Zoom,Continue reading “Deputy Secretary Of State Says She Wants Her Staff In The Office Only Two Days Per Week”
Our Homes Would Have Stayed Under The £80,000 Social Care Cap
Families have told of their suffering at losing their homes to pay for social care as Boris Johnson plans to unveil his tax invasion to fix the mess. The Prime Minister will today brace Britain for a manifesto busting £10 billion tax invasion as he defies critics by driving up national insurance on 25 millionContinue reading “Our Homes Would Have Stayed Under The £80,000 Social Care Cap”
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