School closures could reduce young people’s earning potential in the future and damage the British economy for decades to come, a report has warned. Via: Coronavirus school closures could hit pupils' earnings for the next FIFTY years, report says
Heshmat Khalifa , a former trustee and director of Islamic Relief Worldwide, said the Jews are ‘grandchildren of monkeys and pigs’. Via: Leader of charity quits after labelling Jews 'grandchildren of monkeys and pigs'
US Secretary of state calls for countries to triumph over Beijing’s ‘new tyranny’ as four Chinese nationals charged with visa fraudUS secretary of state Mike Pompeo has called on “free nations” to triumph over the threat of what he said was a “new tyranny” from China.“Today China is increasingly authoritarian Read more
Iran promises political response after several passengers were reportedly injured when Mahan Air plane quickly changed altitudeTwo US fighter jets came close to an Iranian passenger plane over Syrian airspace, causing the pilot to change altitude quickly to avoid collision and injuring several passengers, Iran’s official IRIB news agency reported.The Read more
President says it is ‘not the right time’ for big event in cityUS coronavirus cases surpass 4 millionFederal agents’ actions draw Portland into national debateAOC condemns culture of accepting violence against womenTrump ties climbing Covid-19 cases to protestsTrump announces ‘surge’ of officers into citiesSign up to our First Thing newsletter Read more
Boris Johnson said to believe tough steps needed to tackle UK’s obesity problem Via: Government 'to announce ban on junk food advertising before 9pm' as part of obesity crackdown
London Fire Brigade receives more than 50 calls about massive blaze Via: Park Royal fire: About 80 firefighters tackle 'severe' blaze affecting bakery and restaurant in west London
Authorities say one victim is in critical condition and another has possible life-changing injuries Via: Haringey shooting: Police appeal for witnesses after three teenagers shot in north London
Actress describes damage to house during ‘hostage situation’ trip to Australia Via: Amber Heard tells jury of mashed potato on door and 'blood everywhere' after alleged drink-drug rampage by Johnny Depp
In Luton, which has the fifth highest infection rate in England, just 47 per cent of potentially-infected people were contacted by the system. In Leicester, tracers only hunted down 65 per cent of people. Via: NHS Test and Trace is failing to reach even HALF of people at risk of Read more