Wales lockdown: Dan Hodges visits during Mark Drakeford ‘firebreak’

Mark Rosser is nervous. ‘You’re the second person to call me today. Why are you doing this? Are you checking up on me?’ I’m actually seeing if it’s possible to book a room at his Crown Lodge B&B in Harlech, Gwynedd. The answer, apparently, is no. ‘Are you mad? I’m not even allowed to leave … Read more

Wales lockdown: Dan Hodges visits during Mark Drakeford ‘firebreak’

Mark Rosser is nervous. ‘You’re the second person to call me today. Why are you doing this? Are you checking up on me?’ I’m actually seeing if it’s possible to book a room at his Crown Lodge B&B in Harlech, Gwynedd. The answer, apparently, is no. ‘Are you mad? I’m not even allowed to leave … Read more

Comedian Tom Gleeson says Darwin has stayed safe during the pandemic because it’s a ‘s**thole’ 

‘It’s easy not to get a virus if no-one wants to visit’: Controversial comedian Tom Gleeson says Darwin has stayed safe during the pandemic because it’s a ‘s**thole’ By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:04 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 10:04 GMT, 1 November 2020 Tom Gleeson is known for making controversial … Read more

Holidays abroad are outlawed under strict new winter lockdown rules

Britons will be banned from going on holidays abroad again under strict new winter lockdown rules. All outbound international travel will be banned, except for a small number of circumstances, as part of the new rules revealed last night by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Internal travel within the UK for any reason, apart from work, … Read more

Holidays abroad are outlawed under strict new winter lockdown rules

Britons will be banned from going on holidays abroad again under strict new winter lockdown rules. All outbound international travel will be banned, except for a small number of circumstances, as part of the new rules revealed last night by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Internal travel within the UK for any reason, apart from work, … Read more

Former Strictly star Kevin Clifton says he REGRETS leaving the show

Former Strictly star Kevin Clifton says he REGRETS leaving the show as all his theatre work is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 09:13 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 09:13 GMT, 1 November 2020 Former Strictly champion has spoken of his regret over quitting the show now … Read more

Furlough extension costs £7BN: economic impact of lockdown emerges

The Government’s extension of the furlough scheme to cover worker wages during the new lockdown will cost £7 billion, MailOnline understands. As Boris Johnson last night pledged to extend payments at 80% to December, the impact on Britain’s already crippled economy emerged, with one expert claiming the new rules will cost £1.8billion each day. The Prime … Read more

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: This is far too grave a decision for four men to make in private

We are solemnly informed that a new and near-total lockdown is to begin on Wednesday night, and that it is wholly necessary to save us from thousands of avoidable deaths, and from the sight of coffins piled up in skating rinks. We are told, once again, that the NHS will be overwhelmed if we do not do … Read more

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: This is far too grave a decision for four men to make in private

We are solemnly informed that a new and near-total lockdown is to begin on Wednesday night, and that it is wholly necessary to save us from thousands of avoidable deaths, and from the sight of coffins piled up in skating rinks. We are told, once again, that the NHS will be overwhelmed if we do … Read more