Test and trace would not prevent second coronavirus wave, as 'system identifies a third it needs'

The UK’s coronavirus test and trace system would not stop the feared second wave because it can only find a third of the people it needs, a top civil servant admitted last night. Alex Cooper, who looks after two of the five pillars of the test process, said it could …...Read More

Slow-roasted lamb with garlic, herbs, lemon, mustard and honey

Ellen DeGeneres show is hit by new bullying and racism claims as staff say they 'fired employee for attending a family funeral while another was let go after a suicide attempt'...Read More

Roasted sea bream and charred broccoli with a lemon and oil dressing

Ellen DeGeneres show is hit by new bullying and racism claims as staff say they 'fired employee for attending a family funeral while another was let go after a suicide attempt'...Read More

King prawns, peppers, ouzo and feta

Ellen DeGeneres show is hit by new bullying and racism claims as staff say they 'fired employee for attending a family funeral while another was let go after a suicide attempt'...Read More

Chinese firm on same banned list as Huawei makes British police radios for officers protecting No10

Police radios used by tens of thousands of officers – including those protecting Downing Street – are made by a company whose Chinese owner has been banned by Donald Trump over national security fears. Cambridge-based Sepura, which is owned by Hytera, makes handsets used by police officers during operations including …...Read More

Playing in front of home fans makes football teams WORSE

Football grounds packed with thousands of fans cheering on their heroes have long been thought to give players the edge when they are playing at home. But analysis has called into question the '12th man' effect after it emerged that Premier League sides are winning more games at home since …...Read More

GPs' appointments become available for cash at private clinics while NHS surgeries stay shut

Family doctors employed at NHS surgeries that have suspended routine face-to-face appointments are working for private practices where they are happy to see patients in person for cash. Since the lockdown began in March, NHS patients have struggled to secure so-called in-person appointments with their GP as services have been …...Read More

Banks deny loans to borrowers who took 'payment holidays'

Borrowers who took loan repayment 'holidays' with assurances it would not affect their credit score are struggling to obtain mortgages, an investigation by The Mail on Sunday has revealed. Banks have rejected customers who – after the Covid-19 lockdown began – chose to take breaks from repaying home loans, credit …...Read More

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds share a photograph of their son

Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson gave only the second glimpse of their son Wilfred yesterday in a photo released to thank hospital staff who cared for him. And the three-month-old sports a shock of blond hair, just like his dad – as The Mail on Sunday observed when young Wilf’s …...Read More

England cricket star Sir Ian Botham appears to confirm he is set to become a House of Lords peer

Sir Ian Botham seemed to confirm that he is set to become a peer in the House of Lords. The England cricket star and commentator grinned when he was approached by The Mail on Sunday at his £2 million mansion yesterday and asked whether he is to be ennobled. ‘I’m …...Read More