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Published 20 December 2021 comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Boris Johnson says a photo of him, his wife and 17 staff members in the Downing Street garden with bottles of wine and a cheeseboard shows "people at work". The Guardian, which published the image , said the gathering took place in May 2020, after a press conference held during the first lockdown. At the time, there were strict restrictions on mixing. No 10 said work meetings often took place outside during summer months. Asked about the image on Monday, Mr Johnson told reporters: "Those were people at work, talking about work." Pressed on whether it was acceptable for people to be drinking whilst working, he replied: "I have said what I have to say about that." Bereaved mum's anger at No 10 garden photo Which … [Read more...] about Downing Street garden photo shows people working, says Boris Johnson

UK weather: Brighter and drier conditions forecast by Met Office Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to the Met Office, things look to be settling down into the weekend as high pressure moves in from the southwest. Heading into next week, there’s still plenty of detail to be determined, as much depends on how the high-pressure system moves in the latter stages of the weekend. Related articles 'They want to destroy everything' Zelensky issues warning 'Is this what all fuss is about?' New Partygate photos mocked Although details are still somewhat uncertain, the most likely outlook for next week at present is a … [Read more...] about UK weather: Unsettled conditions for Brits as sunny spells threatened by wind and rain

Rishi Sunak has said around eight million of the lowest income households will be sent a one-off payment of £650. The Chancellor told MPs: ‘We need to make sure that for those whom the struggle is too hard and for whom the risks are too great they are supported.’ Those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and legacy benefits will receive the payment automatically. This afternoon the government set out a £15 billion package of support in the House of Commons to help people deal with the cost of living crisis, with inflation at 9% and energy bills set to rise again in October when Ofgem raises the price cap. It comes the day after Sue Grey finally released her report into rule breaking gatherings in Downing Street while the country was in lockdown. Boris Johnson apologised for the breaches but refused to step down, despite several Tory MPs saying that they thought he should resign. Mr Sunak insisted that the government is ready to support those … [Read more...] about One-off £650 payment to be given to 8,000,000 of UK’s lowest income households

A grant of £400 will help struggling households cope with the energy bills crisis. Previously, a £200 loan in place for UK families was expected to be paid back. Rishi Sunak announced today this would no longer be the case, and increased its sum to £400. All households with a domestic electricity connection will be automatically eligible for the grant. Mr Sunak said: ‘The outlook for energy prices has changed. I’ve decided those repayments will be cancelled. So, for the avoidance of doubt, this support is now unambiguously a grant. ‘Furthermore, we have decided that the £200 of support for household energy bills will be doubled to £400 for everyone.’ He told the Commons: ‘We are on the side of hard working families with £6 billion of financial support.’ The grant comes in the form of a council tax rebate to households. Energy suppliers will deliver the discount to households with a domestic electricity meter over six months from October. Direct debit and … [Read more...] about Every house in UK to receive £400 grant to help with rising energy bills

Monkeypox: Dr Chris outlines the main symptoms Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The UK Health Security Agency is already releasing daily updates on the cases of the virus through press releases, in a bid to keep the public notified of the rapidly evolving situation. But now they are said to be taking things one step further. Related articles Putin's horror nuke plot exposed: 'Justify using his own!' UK exporting record levels of energy to France... as bills to SOAR. The Covid-dashboard took health authorities several weeks to develop and was finally launched in Spring 2020 after the virus had been rampaging across the country. Since … [Read more...] about Monkeypox hell: Covid-like tracker being developed to monitor spread as 80 cases rock UK

Abba legend Benny Anderson, 75, on being an avatar, why he tries not to see Eurovision and why he needs a beard trimmer. Hi Benny, we are talking two days before the premiere of Abba’s London live residency featuring avatars of the band. How are you feeling? I feel good. I do. I haven’t worried much about my part of the work, which is to see that it is good musically. The million-dollar question is whether the audience will connect to what’s going on up there. It takes them about two minutes before there is a bond between ‘us’ on stage and the band and the audience. Then they go, ‘OK, this is the real thing.’ You’ve had big opening nights for shows such as Chess and Mamma Mia! Does this feel like the highest stakes yet? It is higher stakes. This is a huge thing. We have been working for five-and-a-half years. The people at Industrial Light & Magic, who have created the digital versions of us, have really done a fantastic job. I’m looking at myself and We spent five … [Read more...] about Abba legend Benny Andersson doesn’t find Eurovision fun anymore – but was impressed by the UK’s Sam Ryder

The Scottish video games industry needs a UK-wide network in order to thrive, according to a report from Gordon Brown’s think tank. The Our Scottish Future paper warns the sector in Scotland risks being left behind in a market dominated by large international developers. The Grand Theft Auto franchise was created by the Scottish gaming sector, while Dundee-based 4J Studios developed the console version of Minecraft. The paper says the Scottish Government should make computer science a core part of the curriculum, increase the number of computing places at universities and expand funding for start-up companies. It also says the UK and Scottish governments should work to build a new UK-wide network, connecting firms and students with each other. Recommended What Rishi Sunak announced to tackle the cost of living crisis More Tory MPs withdraw support from PM over ‘shameful’ parties The paper’s author Ruairidh Macintosh said: “In … [Read more...] about Gaming sector in Scotland needs UK-wide network to thrive, report warns

A two Michelin star chef who has lived in the UK for 23-years has had his request for permanent residency rejected. Claude Bosi, who is originally from Lyon, told Euronews: "They make you feel like they don’t want you to be here." "The issue is not about what you can bring to the table, it’s about the work you’re going to do to... It's a p***take." In more than two decades in the UK, the 47-year-old has run a string of high-profile restaurants, including Hibiscus, which was awarded two Michelin stars. It closed in 2016. He now runs Bibendum in London's affluent borough of Kensington and Chelsea. On Friday, the chef posted his rejection letter from the Home Office to his 28,000 followers on Instagram. "I love Britain," he wrote. "I considered until today like home but they just told me after 23 years of tax paid/Vat paid I'm not welcome-anymore." Speaking to Euronews, he said his first reaction upon opening the letter was to laugh: "I couldn't believe it," … [Read more...] about ‘It makes you feel unwanted’: French chef rejected for UK residency after 23 years

Prince William has heralded “brilliant, brave and inspirational” cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James as he met some of the staff who have treated her. William made the comments as he visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in Central London today , where he met he nurses and medical specialists who cared for the cancer campaigner, who is now receiving end of life care. The prince also donned medical scrubs and viewed first hand pioneering robotic surgery delivering faster, more accurate treatment to cancer patients. He told how he was blown away by meeting her last month, as he made a personal visit to her family home to give her her Damehood, saying: "I loved meeting her, she was fantastic - her legacy is massive.” Prince William with cancer campaigner Deborah James earlier this month ( Image: Graham Prentice) Deborah, who goes by the name Bowel Babe , has raised more than £6.5million in just three weeks after announcing that her five year battle with bowel … [Read more...] about Prince William praises ‘inspirational’ Deborah James as he meets staff who cared for her

An iconic butchers in Leeds has hit back at a fiery reviewer who said she felt like “puking” just by looking at the “corpses”. Malcolm Michaels Quality Butcher told the woman, Maria Santacasilda, to “grow up” after her scathing online critique of the store. Malcolm Michaels has risen to prominence since it began in 1993, through a range of charitable campaigns and a large social media presence, reports Leeds Live . The butcher has recently relocated from Kirkgate Market to Crossgates Shopping Centre. Santacasilda left a review on its Facebook page, saying the store was “simply DISGUSTING”. “I do NOT eat CORPSES. I feel like puking just by looking at it. It’s certainly beyond GROSS.” Malcolm Michaels was quick to hit back, saying “Maria, you are disgusting”. “Leaving a bad review because it doesn’t suit your opinion. Grow up.” Others on Facebook came to Malcolm Michaels' defence, telling Maria to "just walk past or go another route", asked about the "plants you're … [Read more...] about Butcher’s epic response to customer’s Facebook review saying shop made her want to ‘puke’