Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to fall across England, with one in 220 people testing positive for the virus outside of hospital, latest figures show. Around 248,100 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the community in England during the week ending 27 February, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The infection rate is down from one in 145 in the previous week and is the lowest since the week to October 1, when it was one in 240. Live COVID updates from the UK and across the world The figures show it is also falling elsewhere in the UK. Advertisement In Wales, the ONS estimates that one in 285 people outside of hospital tested positive for coronavirus that week. In Northern Ireland the figure was one in 325 and in Scotland it was one in 335. Infection rates dropped across all age groups apart from secondary school pupils from Years 7 to 11, where trends are "uncertain" and decreases may be … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Infection rates continue to fall across England with 1 in 220 testing positive outside hospitals
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star A’Whora’s X-rated stand up routine leaks after being bleeped
RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant A'Whora left judges with their heads in their hands when she took to the stage with a filthy X-rated stand up routine. As the queens were tasked with their latest challenge on last night's episode, they each wrote and performed a comedy routine in front of each other, RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and special guest Dawn French - as well as an inflatable audience, with people not allowed to attend due to the coronavirus pandemic. And fans watching from home were left scratching their heads when most of A'Whora's routine was bleeped out by BBC Three. As she performed her routine, the judges were seen gasping and putting their heads in their hands, while fellow contestant Tayce said that her humour probably wasn't acceptable for the BBC. An uncensored video later appeared online to reveal what she'd said. In the clip posted to Reddit, A'Whora said: "But the most advice I ever received growing up was from my nan. "You know, people … [Read more...] about RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star A’Whora’s X-rated stand up routine leaks after being bleeped
COVID-19: Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group warns business rates relief cap threatens stores
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has branded the chancellor's new business rates holiday "near worthless" for larger firms and is an obstacle to it taking on old Debenhams shops. The Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner said the £2m limit on the amount of relief a company can claim means it will have to review all its stores to find any that may no longer be viable, due to the "unrealistic" levy. In his budget on Wednesday Rishi Sunak extended the holiday on business rates, a tax which all shops and pubs must pay, until the end of June. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sunak's tax announcements The original assistance package was due to run out at the end of March. Advertisement The chancellor said that for the rest of the financial year after June rates would remain discounted by two thirds, up to a value of £2m if businesses are closed. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group warns business rates relief cap threatens stores
Katie Price leaves cancer patient crying happy tears in surprise Zoom call
Katie Price left a cancer patient crying with happiness after she surprised her with a Zoom call. The fan in question, Justine Jianikos, has high-grade stage four incurable cancer which spread to her spine and lungs. One of the mum-of-three's wishes was to meet the former glamour model, so Katie took it upon herself to give Justine a call and help raise money to fund her treatment. In Katie's latest YouTube video , the star shared Justine’s emotional story and they were seen chatting away. The fan told Katie how she was initially misdiagnosed after having an ultrasound scan at a clinic. "They told me it was nothing to worry about, it was a fatty tissue called fibroadenoma," the fan began. "It's benign, I'm young enough. I rang my partner and said 'it's nothing to worry about. I'm good, it'll be fine.' "I went home that day and jumped into the swimming pool with my kids. It was a good day." However, the lump between her breast and armpit had grown to the size of a … [Read more...] about Katie Price leaves cancer patient crying happy tears in surprise Zoom call
Meghan on Oprah: From Princess Diana to Tom Cruise, 11 of the biggest bombshell celebrity interviews of all time
With Harry and Meghan dominating headlines in the run-up to their much-anticipated, tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, it seems the world is waiting to hear the revelations about the Royal Family expected to be revealed when the programme airs. The Duchess of Sussex won't be the first royal to publicly open up, of course, nor the first celebrity to give an explosive TV chat. Ahead of the Winfrey programme being shown in the US on Sunday, we take a look at some of the most memorable high-profile broadcast interviews of all time. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player BBC to investigate Bashir's Diana interview Princess Diana It was the TV scoop of the decade: Martin Bashir 's famous 1995 Panorama interview with Diana , which aired nine months before her divorce from Prince Charles. Revelations included the princess describing Camilla Parker Bowles as the "third person" in the royal marriage, Diana's admission … [Read more...] about Meghan on Oprah: From Princess Diana to Tom Cruise, 11 of the biggest bombshell celebrity interviews of all time