Political implications of climate change

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:  “Under the Conservatives, families come last. The government’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic means Britain is facing one of the worst recessions of any major economy. Boris Johnson’s decision to cut Universal Credit will hit millions of families who are already struggling to get by. … [Read more...] about Universal Credit: Rishi Sunak to wait until March Budget to make decision on keeping £20 a week ‘lifeline’ for millions

Dancing On Ice's Vanessa Bauer and Joe-Warren Plant fuel up... 'I've never experienced it before': The Queen's Gambit star... 'There's a new man in my life, it's you!' Alison Hammond and... X Factor's Cher Lloyd takes a swipe at former boss Simon... … [Read more...] about ‘I don’t intend to go back’: Sir David Attenborough reveals he will never return to Instagram after quitting two months following his warning that ‘the world is in trouble’

A start can be made sowing seeds indoors. Exhibitors growing large onions traditionally sow their seeds at the turn of the year. I like to sow aubergine and peppers in January, because they are slow to germinate and get established.  … [Read more...] about Beat lockdown blues by transforming your garden, allotments and window boxes

Among those who could cross the aisle to vote for Trump's conviction are Senators Mitt Romney. The Utah Republican was the only GOP senator to vote to convict Trump on one of the two impeachment articles levied against him in 2019. Romney also has been an frequent Trump critic and has already slammed the president for his actions following the Capitol riot.   … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell says Donald Trump ‘PROVOKED’ the MAGA riot and the ‘mob was fed lies’ in dramatic denunciation of president on the floor of the Senate

Boris Johnson today cancelled Christmas for millions as he put London, the South East and East in Tier 4 lockdown A new mutant strain of Covid-19 is becoming the "dominant variant" of the disease and may be up to 70% more contagious All Brits have been told to stay local during the festive season Christmas bubbles in Tiers 1, 2 and 3 have been cut to just 24 hours on December 25 Non-essential shops and gyms in Tier 4 areas must be closed from midnight Those in Tier 4 will be able to meet only one other person outdoors - but must not stay overnight from home Wales will go into lockdown from tonight and people can 'bubble' for Christmas day only Scotland banned travel from the rest of the UK to stop the new strain spreading and will go into the toughest lockdown measures on Boxing Day In England, the PM warned the nation he could not ignore the terrifying new strain and vowed: "We have to act to protect the public." … [Read more...] about Fury as Boris Johnson ‘sacrifices’ family Christmas for 20m with Tier 4 lockdown and bubbles axed