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Makes no sense to ‘hobnob’ in the street after pubs close, says Johnson

Makes no sense to ‘hobnob’ in the street after pubs close, says Johnson

Makes no sense to ‘hobnob’ in the street after pubs close, says Johnson

04 October 2020

The PM also said that if the Eat Out To Help Out scheme had helped to spread the virus, then people must now counteract that with ‘discipline’.


Boris Johnson warns of ‘bumpy’ months ahead in fight against Covid-19

Boris Johnson warns of ‘bumpy’ months ahead in fight against Covid-19

Boris Johnson warns of ‘bumpy’ months ahead in fight against Covid-19

04 October 2020

The Prime Minister said people should behave ‘fearlessly but with common sense’, and follow coronavirus guidance.


Boris Johnson makes cameo appearance in LGBT+ Conservatives’ lip sync battle

Boris Johnson makes cameo appearance in LGBT+ Conservatives’ lip sync battle

Boris Johnson makes cameo appearance in LGBT+ Conservatives’ lip sync battle

04 October 2020

Politicians including Edwina Currie and Dehenna Davison competed against each other for the virtual crown at the start of the Tory Party Conference.


Cineworld set to close all UK sites

Cineworld set to close all UK sites

Cineworld set to close all UK sites

04 October 2020

Bosses say cinema has become ‘unviable’ as studios keep putting back blockbuster releases.


Home-working could be here to stay for many, say business leaders

Home-working could be here to stay for many, say business leaders

Home-working could be here to stay for many, say business leaders

04 October 2020

But the Institute of Directors warned increased home-working could raise questions around employers’ responsibilities for staff outside the office


University students describe ‘horrible’ year as pandemic ‘guinea pigs’

University students describe ‘horrible’ year as pandemic ‘guinea pigs’

University students describe ‘horrible’ year as pandemic ‘guinea pigs’

04 October 2020

One student said they are being ‘forgotten about’ and then blamed when coronavirus cases rise.


Royal Opera House to sell David Hockney portrait in fight to survive pandemic

Royal Opera House to sell David Hockney portrait in fight to survive pandemic

Royal Opera House to sell David Hockney portrait in fight to survive pandemic

04 October 2020

The painting of the venue’s former chief Sir David Webster is expected to fetch between £11m and £18m at auction.


Donald Trump feeling ‘much better’ amid confusion over condition

Donald Trump feeling ‘much better’ amid confusion over condition

Donald Trump feeling ‘much better’ amid confusion over condition

04 October 2020

The president’s doctors have given an upbeat assessment of his condition, contrasting that delivered by his chief of staff.


Medieval latrines shed light on gut health of 15th-century Europeans

Medieval latrines shed light on gut health of 15th-century Europeans

Medieval latrines shed light on gut health of 15th-century Europeans

04 October 2020

The findings could also help in understanding more about the microbial gut health of present-day humans.


From The Apprentice boardroom to the White House: Donald Trump in profile

From The Apprentice boardroom to the White House: Donald Trump in profile

From The Apprentice boardroom to the White House: Donald Trump in profile

04 October 2020

The 74-year-old’s biggest challenge in the re-election campaign could be his own fight against coronavirus.


London Marathon day finally arrives for runners who will go their own way

London Marathon day finally arrives for runners who will go their own way

London Marathon day finally arrives for runners who will go their own way

04 October 2020

The annual race was pushed back to October 4 and only the elite athletes will be able to race in central London.


How has Donald Trump changed US laws and treaties?

How has Donald Trump changed US laws and treaties?

How has Donald Trump changed US laws and treaties?

04 October 2020

The current president and Republicans have made significant changes during Mr Trump’s first term.


Prince of Wales offers condolences in Kuwait following death of ruler

Prince of Wales offers condolences in Kuwait following death of ruler

Prince of Wales offers condolences in Kuwait following death of ruler

04 October 2020

Charles travelled to Kuwait on Sunday to express his sympathies on behalf of the Queen.


What the US election means for the ‘special relationship’

What the US election means for the ‘special relationship’

What the US election means for the ‘special relationship’

04 October 2020

The transatlantic relationship has been rocky under Donald Trump, but difficulties will not vanish if Joe Biden wins the White House.


Coronavirus must not lead to new homeless generation, says Gordon Brown

Coronavirus must not lead to new homeless generation, says Gordon Brown

Coronavirus must not lead to new homeless generation, says Gordon Brown

04 October 2020

The former prime minister tells The Big Issue that homelessness often led to unemployment.


Who are the Ever Presents who will run their 40th London Marathon on Sunday?

Who are the Ever Presents who will run their 40th London Marathon on Sunday?

Who are the Ever Presents who will run their 40th London Marathon on Sunday?

04 October 2020

Only 10 men have run every London Marathon since the event was launched in 1981.


Researchers looking at whether common cold offers some protection from Covid-19

Researchers looking at whether common cold offers some protection from Covid-19

Researchers looking at whether common cold offers some protection from Covid-19

04 October 2020

A study has found rhinovirus could jump-start the body’s antiviral defences, providing protection against the flu.


What has Trump had to say about leading UK figures since he has been president?

What has Trump had to say about leading UK figures since he has been president?

What has Trump had to say about leading UK figures since he has been president?

04 October 2020

US President Donald Trump has not been shy to comment on Theresa May, Boris Johnson or the royal family.


How does voting work for the US presidency?

How does voting work for the US presidency?

How does voting work for the US presidency?

04 October 2020

Americans will go to the polls on November 3.


Mary Berry ‘to become a dame in honours list’

Mary Berry ‘to become a dame in honours list’

Mary Berry ‘to become a dame in honours list’

04 October 2020

She received a CBE eight years ago for services to culinary arts.


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