Lockdown rules are “not boundaries to be pushed against”, a government minister has warned – as he admitted there was concern at non-compliance with social distancing measures in supermarkets. As the second week of England’s third national lockdown begins, ministers are considering how to achieve greater enforcement of social distancing and mask-wearing in supermarkets. Vaccines
The chancellor has warned that there are tough times ahead for the UK economy as it struggles through a third national lockdown. In an update to MPs on Monday, Rishi Sunak said: “We should expect the economy to get worse before it gets better.” Mr Sunak said restrictions placed on people and businesses were necessary
Pakistan has started a five-day vaccination campaign to try to protect tens of millions of children against polio. The coronavirus threat will make things more challenging than previous efforts, with workers having to wear masks and gloves as they go door to door around the country. It’s hoped 40 million children can be vaccinated and
Melania Trump has said she is “disappointed” and “disheartened” by the Capitol riot last week – before adding it is “shameful” she has since been the target of “salacious gossip” and “personal attacks”. The first lady made the remarks in a statement on Monday as she said “this time is solely about healing our country”
The buzzy Brits of Black Country, New Road have returned with the new song called “Track X”. It’s the latest preview of their debut album For the first time, out February 5th. Like previous releases, “Track X” is understated and eccentric. Frontman Isaac Wood sings in a tone just above spoken word while brass instruments sketch butterflies
The year is just beginning and many new artists are releasing their first singles and projects of the new year. deadmau5 is back with Wolfgang Gartner. Dillon Francis, Laxcity, and DNMO all recently released new singles. Meanwhile TINK, BILLYTHEKID, and Frozen Alive all released new EP’s. Sit back, relax or continue doing whatever you are doing and stream
Chinese President Xi Jinping Fred Dufour | AFP | Getty Images GUANGZHOU, China — China’s recent moves to regulate large technology giants are part of its broader push to become a technological “superpower,” one expert told CNBC. Like the U.S. and European Union, China is working out how to regulate the technology sector in many
Demand for hospital services caused by the rampant coronavirus has put ambulance staff under “unprecedented pressure”, with handover delays on a scale not seen before, a paramedic boss has told Sky News. Speaking on the Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, Tracy Nicholls, chief executive of the College of Paramedics, said some crews had reported waiting
A former Ocado executive who has been involved in the NHS Test and Trace programme will this week be appointed as the next boss of Royal Mail. Sky News has learnt that Simon Thompson, who has worked for companies including Apple, Honda, Lastminute.com and Wm Morrison, is to be named as the former state monopoly’s
Israel’s health minister has urged countries simply to “get out there” if they want to replicate his country’s vaccination success. Speaking to Sky News, Yuli Edelstein said that expert logistics, early procurement, close co-operation with the manufacturer and Israeli innovation had all been combined to make the country a clear leader in the global vaccination
Democrat momentum behind the second impeachment of Donald Trump has gained senior Republican support. Senator Pat Toomey said he believed the president had committed “impeachable offences” and that his role in the deadly Capitol riots by a violent mob of his supporters needed thorough investigation. Mr Toomey also called for Mr Trump‘s resignation – the
Play video content TMZ.com Thousands are dying, hospitals are at capacity and Los Angeles is on lockdown … but that didn’t matter to Kaash Paige, who celebrated her bday with dozens of her maskless friends. Paige rented out a mansion in Encino Thursday night to ring in her 20th — with plenty of celebs in
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Chris JacksonGetty Images After Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their plans to exit their official royal roles, some people tracking the story wondered if this move might affect Meghan’s application for U.K. citizenship. At the time of Harry and Meghan’s wedding in the spring of 2018, a spokesperson for the duchess told CNN that
Michael Fonfara, the keyboardist best known for his work with Lou Reed and the Downchild Blues Band, has died, CBC News reports and Pitchfork can confirm. Fonfara died January 8 in a Toronto hospital following a two-year battle with cancer, as Fonfara’s publicist confirmed in a statement sent to Pitchfork. Fonfara was 74 years old.
Black artist Bomani X has been one of the key innovators of voice-chatting app Clubhouse, and now, his face serves as Clubhouse’s app icon. Courtesy of Bomani X Clubhouse, a social media app introduced in March, allows users to gather in virtual rooms where they can communicate with one another through the mics on their