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Sir Simon Stevens The NHS is currently treating the equivalent of 22 hospitals’ worth of coronavirus patients, according to the boss of the health service. Sir Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS England, claimed the health service has filled ‘another two hospitals full of severely ill coronavirus patients’ since Saturday, when Boris Johnson announced … Read more
A Hermes delivery driver was filmed hurling packages ‘as hard as he could’ into his van by a shocked father who has claimed careless couriers ‘could ruin Christmas’. Footage shows the man appearing to take great pleasure in throwing parcels so violently they can be heard smashing into the sides of the delivery giant’s vehicle. … Read more
Lloyds will cut another 1,070 staff under restructuring plan to cope with Covid crisis – less than two months after slashing 865 jobs Bank said latest restructuring will result in a net reduction of around 740 roles It says this is because it will create a further 330 positions across the business In September, it … Read more
Scotland Yard officers today paid tribute to their ‘funny’, ‘unique’ and ‘courageous’ colleague Matt Ratana killed in the line of duty, with a series of emotional tributes before his funeral today. The 54-year-old sergeant from the Metropolitan Police was fatally shot at Croydon Custody Centre in South London in the early hours of September 25 as he … Read more
Pennsylvania is being watched especially closely as the fate of the presidency could come down to the Keystone State. But Governor Tom Wolf said ‘we may not know the results today’, tweeting there are more than a million ballots still to be counted amid concerns it could take until Friday. Edison Research published by The … Read more
England’s three-tier lockdown strategy is bringing down coronavirus cases in badly affected areas, according to official data that raises questions about whether the national intervention is really needed. On the eve of the country’s second national shutdown, on which MPs will vote later today, government statistics show that tough measures already in place appear to … Read more
Let’s go! Hilarious moment naughty dog ‘tries to get his poodle best friend to come out and play’ Footage shows a pooch eagerly trying to invite its furry friend for some playtime It ran back and forth impatiently, seemingly urging the poodle, Hani, to come out After finally being unleashed, Hani rushed out of the … Read more
‘We were told this was going to be a landslide!’ Piers Morgan blames the Democrats and Joe Biden’s lacklustre campaign for closer than predicted presidential race The Democratic candidate failed to flip crucial toss-up states such as Florida Both Biden and Donald Trump claimed they are surging towards 270 colleges Yet Morgan said it was … Read more
AT A GLANCE: HOW VALLANCE AND WHITTY DEFENDED THE LOCKDOWN SATURDAY’S GLOOMY SLIDES The pair admitted what one MP called the ‘avalanche of data’ they presented in Saturday’s briefing may have been too much to handle for the public. Sir Patrick said: ‘I would always like to get things simpler than they were and clearer … Read more
Pupils could be required to wear masks in secondary schools under new government guidance expected today. The measures are likely to suggest face coverings are worn when moving between lessons and when entering communal areas. Both staff and pupils could have to wear masks and adhere to the new regulations. The government guidelines are expected … Read more