The UK’s Covid vaccination rollout will receive an extra £1.65bn in the Budget to help it reach its target of offering a first dose to every adult by 31 July. The chancellor will also announce £22m of the programme’s existing funding will be used in a trial to see if …
Read More »Prince Harry speaks about Diana in Oprah Winfrey interview clip
The Duke of Sussex has shared his concern that history was “repeating itself” before he decided to step back from the Royal Family. In excerpts of an upcoming TV special with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry said he was “relieved” to have his wife Meghan by his side. The duke referenced …
Read More »Budget 2021 – ‘Now is not the time for tax rises’, say MPs
Now is “not the time for tax rises” as they could undermine the UK’s economic recovery from Covid – but they may be needed at a later date, MPs have said. Ahead of the Budget announcement on Wednesday, a Treasury Committee report says public finances are on an “unsustainable long-term …
Read More »Jobless rate around UK airports above average, say MPs
Analysis shows that unemployment rates are higher around major UK airports than across the UK. According to parliamentary data, the number of people claiming unemployment benefits went up 112% across the UK between January 2020 and January 2021. But analysis by a group of MPs with interest in aviation found …
Read More »Military trials training for missions in virtual reality
SimCentric’s virtual reality system Saf-Tac combines the Oculus Rift S headset and the Unreal Engine software to create training simulations for the military. The software allows the creation of 3D virtual worlds using ready made parts, meaning bespoke environments can be rapidly produced for each mission. While undergoing trials at …
Read More »Over 400 violators booked for failing to keep up with COVID-19 precautionary methods
The officials of Ministry of Interior (MoI) took actions against those individuals who failed to maintain the Covid-19 preventive methods in Qatar and a total of 443 cases were reported. 9 people were booked for violating the limit permitted in a vehicle, which is enumerated as four persons, including the …
Read More »Cumbria coal mine plan ‘damaging PM’s reputation’
Boris Johnson has been warned by some of his foreign ambassadors that a planned coal mine in Cumbria is damaging his reputation. The PM wants to lead the world on climate change, but the ambassadors say his tacit support for the mine is bringing accusations of hypocrisy. The issue …
Read More »Qatar Stars League Amends Playing Schedule
The QNB Stars League Management has amended the teams’ playing schedule to be seen in action in the coming weeks. The changes have been made to Round 18 matches that were to be held on March 6, 7 and 8, taking into account the teams set to play the quarter-final …
Read More »Golden Globes – Ben Stiller’s baked trophy and 7 other highlights
An awards ceremony hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler is up there with raindrops on roses as one of our absolute favourite things. But there was plenty more to enjoy about Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards than the comedy duo’s excellent bicoastal hosting. Nomadland and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm were …
Read More »Ellis Genge – England Rugby condemns online threats sent to prop
England Rugby has condemned social media abuse directed at its players after Ellis Genge said he had been sent death threats following the Six Nations defeat by Wales in Cardiff. England prop Genge was sent abuse after footage showed him failing to clap Wales players off the pitch on Saturday …
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