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Global recession begins: A FIFTH of US workers have already lost wages due to coronavirus

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has reportedly warned that the US could see an unemployment rate of 20 per cent Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has reportedly warned that the US could see an unemployment rate of 20 per cent as the coronavirus plunges the economy into a recession.  On Tuesday, it was revealed that a global … Read more

BBC to air Taking Control: The Dominic Cummings Story, in first of its kind look at chief adviser

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Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings once pinned a political rival to a wall and threatened them, a new documentary claims. The BBC programme is the first in-depth look at the controversial former director of the Vote Leave campaign and pulls together interviews from more than 20 Cummings’s supporters and critics. Taking Control: The Dominic Cummings … Read more

New bill will not protect Northern Ireland veterans from accusations of wrongdoing

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Ulster veterans will NOT be covered by new law to halt witch-hunts against military veterans accuse of wrongdoing on battlefields abroad New Overseas Operations Bill will protect veterans accused of wrongdoing  But the Bill will not apply to soldiers who served in Northern Ireland Dennis Hutchings, 78, accuses of government of ‘discriminatory behaviour’  Hutchings is … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Rishi Sunak slammed for not scrapping bills

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Rishi Sunak comes under fire for not scrapping council tax or utility bills as part of government’s £350billion coronavirus bailout Axing both payments were mooted ahead of today’s Number 10 press briefing Richard Burgon said Mr Sunak did ‘nothing for those who’ll struggle to pay bills’ Anxious Britons fearing the virus will pound their wallets … Read more

Photos show how 10ft flood waters have receded around grandfather’s £200,000 bungalow in Snaith

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These devastating pictures show how 10ft floodwaters have receded around a grandfather’s £200,000 bungalow – but it may now be beyond repair.    Kevin Lorryman’s bungalow was among dozens in Snaith, Yorkshire, that were decimated by heavy rainfall at the end of last month. Shocking images showed his property almost completely engulfed with only the roof … Read more

How is the government paying for the £350billion coronavirus bailout and how will it be paid back?

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How is the government paying for the £350billion coronavirus bailout and how will it be paid back? Chancellor Rishi Sunak hailed the massive cash lifeline as ‘unprecedented’  It is thought the government will foot the hefty bill by going further into debt  Businesses will be able to ‘walk into their local bank branches’ to request … Read more

Coronavirus UK: The Queen will self-isolate at Windsor Castle

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The Queen is to base herself at Windsor Castle early and is likely to stay there beyond the Easter period as she follows Government guidance on coronavirus. Buckingham Palace announced today that the 93-year-old head of state will decamp to the Berkshire royal residence on Thursday – a week earlier than she usually does for … Read more

Britons will be BANNED from France if Johnson does not adopt the same coronavirus policies as the EU

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British nationals will be banned from France if Boris Johnson does not adopt the same coronavirus policies as the European Union, the French Prime Minister warned tonight.  During a live TV address from Paris on Tuesday evening, Edouard Philippe expressed extreme frustration that Britain was lagging behind in the ‘war’ against the deadly illness which … Read more

Criminal trials expected to last longer than three days are to be postponed over coronavirus fears 

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Criminal trials likely to run longer than three days will be postponed to prevent coronavirus contamination in courtrooms.   Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett – the most senior judge in England and Wales – has decided no fresh case should start in any Crown Court unless it is expected to last fewer than three days. As … Read more