A Very British Hotel: CEO compares Best Western to being ‘Eddie the Eagle of the hotel business’

The real David Brent strikes again! Best Western CEO says the chain is the ‘Eddie The Eagle of the hotel business’ and a donkey has an accident on the floor during Christmas ad filming on A Very British Hotel Chain CEO Rob Paterson said Best Western is the ‘Eddie the Eagle of hotel business’ Australia-born … Read more

Scots government encourages taxpayer-funded bodies to use ‘loophole’ to furlough public sector staff

Scottish government is encouraging taxpayer-funded bodies in Scotland to take advantage of a ‘loophole’ in Treasury rules to furlough public sector workers Hundreds working for arts organisations taken out of work on programme SNP administration encouraged ‘cultural organisations’ to bid for cash   In rules for those whose ‘public funding only forms part of their income … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon accuses England of under-reporting care home deaths

Nicola Sturgeon accuses England of under-reporting care home deaths as she swipes at Boris Johnson for easing lockdown saying Scotland is right to be more ‘cautious’ By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 09:16 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 09:19 BST, 31 May 2020 Nicola Sturgeon today accused England of under-reporting care home … Read more

Brits north of the border can meet today in groups of EIGHT PEOPLE… but the English STILL can’t 

Scots have been making the most of scorching temperatures by inviting up to eight people from one other household over for a barbecue – but anyone south of the border can’t to join them. Earlier this week Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed gatherings of up to eight people would be allowed from Friday, May … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon slams Boris Johnson over Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson has chosen ‘political interest ahead of the public interest’ by refusing to sack Dominic Cummings says Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon (who tried to resist sacking her own lockdown-busting adviser) She accused Mr Johnson of jeopardising public health messaging over adviser Scotland’s ex-top medic breached guidance with two visits to her second home She was … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon dismisses ‘hindsight’ backlash over testing and care homes

Phase One. expected from Thursday May 28: People will be able to use outdoor spaces for relaxing as well as for meeting one other household at a time. There will be a gradual opening of drive-through food outlets as well as garden centres. Outdoor activities which do not involve physical contact will be allowed locally … Read more

How the famous have changed their hair colour during lockdown

With hair salons closed and make-up artists banished from duty, public figures across the globe are being forced to take charge of their own beauty regimes. For many that’s involved a DIY haircut – or trusting their significant other with a YouTube tutorial and a pair of scissors. Others – including Scottish First Minister Nicola … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon says Scots lockdown can loosen from next week

Nicola Sturgeon says Scots could be able to have neighbours round for a BBQ and play tennis from next weekend – but insists people should stay home as much as possible Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled the Scottish ‘road map’ for easing the coronavirus lockdown from May 28 Sunbathing and more outdoor exercise, including sports will … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Anyone over five with symptoms can have test

Anyone over the age of five in the UK with coronavirus symptoms can now apply for a test, Matt Hancock announced today. The Health Secretary revealed checks will would be available at the drive-in centres or through mobile screening and could be booked online – although it is far from clear whether there will be capacity … Read more

Coronavirus Scotland: Lockdown may ease at end of the month

Outdoor gatherings of up to six people from outside the same household will be allowed in Northern Ireland from tomorrow, First Minister Arlene Foster has said.  Mrs Foster announced this afternoon a series of lockdown measures will now be eased, including allowing places of worship to reopen for private prayer as long as people socially … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland could start easing lockdown at end of the month

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland could start taking ‘concrete steps’ to ease lockdown at the end of the month despite admitting coronavirus has ‘not gone away’ – after slamming PM over his exit plan last week Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown could start easing in Scotland from end of May Scottish First Minister warned virus has not … Read more

The secret behind Nicola Sturgeon’s perfected quaffed locks revealed

Even lockdown can’t ruffle Nicola Sturgeon’s perfect crop: How Scotland’s First Minister has been cutting her own DIY-coloured locks with guidance from a Zoom hairdresser and ‘proper scissors’ Nicola Sturgeon, 49, has been showcasing her trademark locks over lockdown Hairdresser Julie McGuire has revealed she has been guiding her over Zoom  Scotland’s First Minister has … Read more