Ryanair is RIGHT: Travel expert Rob Burgess on why the carrier’s Covid rebooking policy is sensible

A travel expert has come to the defence of Ryanair, saying that some airlines may come to regret not matching its not-so-generous pandemic fee-waiving policies. Millions of passengers have seen their holiday plans collapse as a result of the government closing travel corridors to fight the pandemic – and in response, airlines have introduced policies … Read more

Kate Middleton visits students at the University of Derby ahead of World Mental Health Day 

Kate Middleton cut a casual figure as she paid a visit to students at the University of Derby to hear about how the pandemic has impacted university life today. The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, who donned a floral patterned mask, wrapped up warm in a £249 beige check coat and £119 cashmere crew neck sweater by … Read more

‘Scammer’ cycles straight at a stationary taxi

The worst crash for cash ever? ‘Scammer’ cycles straight at a stationary taxi and then slams himself against its bonnet yelling out in ‘pain’ Cyclist rides towards taxi as it stops at junction on residential street in Dublin The cyclist slams himself against the bonnet of car before yelling out in pain   He then takes … Read more

Alicia Vikander joins Venus Williams at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show

Alicia Vikander looked sensational as she led the arrivals at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021 show on Tuesday in the French capital. The Tomb Raider star, 32, joined Venus Williams, Natalia Vodianova, Georgina Rodríguez and Laura Harrier at the glamorous event as she wore a head-to-toe ensemble from the fashion house.    Alicia wowed in a … Read more

Private school pupil, 18, due to stand trial for murdering his mother dies at mental health facility

Private school pupil, 18, who was due to stand trial for murdering his mother in sleepy Hampshire village dies at mental health facility Private school pupil Rowan Thompson was due to appear in court on Wednesday The teenager was accused of killing his mother Joanna Thompson at their home The 18-year-old died while being detained … Read more

Chris Evans and Mandy Moore criticise Trump for saying ‘don’t be afraid of COVID’

Hollywood stars have slammed President Donald Trump for saying ‘don’t be afraid of Covid-19’ after his release from the Walter Reed Medical Center yesterday – while others have praised his triumphant return.    Before touching down on the White House lawn on Monday, Trump announced his departure from Walter Reed on Twitter.   ‘Don’t be afraid … Read more

FCA bans sale of cryptocurrency derivatives to retail investors

City watchdog bans sale of risky cryptocurrency-linked products to protect retail investors against shock losses FCA bans sale of derivatives and tracking cryptocurrencies from 6 January It said these financial products are ‘ill-suited’ for retail investors  They can put small investors at risk of ‘sudden and unexpected’ losses By Camilla Canocchi for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 16:18 BST, … Read more

Covid-19 treatment hopes as GlaxoSmithKline’s antibody drug moves onto phase 3 trial

A potential new coronavirus antibody treatment made by a British pharmaceutical giant has moved into late stage trials.  Brentford-based GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) said its treatment – known as Vir-7831 – could be rolled out by 2021 if its proven to be effective and safe. The drug uses antibodies – proteins found in people who have survived Covid-19 … Read more