Supermarkets warn shoppers not to start panic buying as the increasing number of staff self-isolating affects availability of some products. Co-op say it is “running low on some products”, while Iceland say they are at risk of closing shops because of the rising number of… Read More »Panic Buying not needed, Shoppers told
According to a union, nurses might consider industrial action over the offer of a 3% NHS pay rise in England and Wales. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will consult members, but workers are “angry” because they deserve more of an increase. Health Secretary Sajid… Read More »NHS Pay Rise: Nurses Consider Industrial Action over 3% Increase
The show director of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony is dismissed the day before the event. It follows historic footage from the 1990s emerging of Kentaro Kobayashi seemingly making jokes about the Holocaust. The incident is the latest in a series of scandals to… Read More »Olympics Opening Ceremony Director Sacked over Holocaust Joke
A new £54.2m deal with France is defended by Home Secretary Priti Patel, to help stop the increasing number of migrants crossing the English Channel. So far this year, more people have crossed the Channel than in the whole of 2020. Ms Patel denies it… Read More »Channel Crossing Deal Defended by Priti Patel
Team GB women’s football squad started the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games by taking the knee before playing against Chile in their first match. Last week the team announced their intent to take the knee before all of their games in Japan. The International Olympic Committee… Read More »Team GB Women’s Football Take the Knee at Tokyo Olympics
Dominic Cummings makes a number of claims in his first major TV interview with BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg. The former government chief aide talks about his time in Downing Street, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. 1) Boris Johnson opposed… Read More »Dominic Cummings Interview: The Key Points
Music and entertainment retailer HMV is planning to open 10 new shops this year as it continues putting faith in the High Street. The firm closed a number of stores, including its landmark shop on Oxford Street in London, after falling into administration two years… Read More »HMV plans 10 new High Street stores
The Met Office issue an extreme heat weather warning as parts of the UK could reach a baking 33C (91.4F). This is hotter than some top European holiday destinations, including Tenerife and Marbella. The new-style amber weather warning informed people to look out for signs… Read More »Extreme Heat Weather Warning as UK Temperatures Hotter than Spain
The rules regarding self isolation after close contact with someone who has Covid are relaxing for some critical workers in England. Eligible people who are fully vaccinated can continue working and take daily tests instead. The move comes after growing criticism over the number of… Read More »Covid Isolation Rules Relaxed for Key Workers
Strictly Come Dancing welcomes four new professional dancers for the next series in 2021. Poland’s Jowita Przystal, South Africa’s Cameron Lombard, Ukraine’s Nikita Kuzmin and the UK’s Kai Widdrington join the team. The pro dancer line-up has had a shake up this year as Anton… Read More »Strictly Professional Dancers Welcome 4 New Additions