Is there a difference between male and female storms? A study of American hurricanes has shed light on an alarming pattern, and explained that more people are killed by "female" storms than those with male names. … [Read more...] about Storm names 2021: What is the next storm to hit the UK?
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As People Traffickers Jailed, Why Has UK Border Force Not Got A Grip On It After 20 Years?
Witness X told the court they were given a briefing by their handler before they got into the back of the truck and were told that shortly before it arrived at the port the driver would bang on the side of the truck and that would be the signal for them to move to the centre of the trailer, where it was more difficult for them to be detected. … [Read more...] about As People Traffickers Jailed, Why Has UK Border Force Not Got A Grip On It After 20 Years?
Park Plaza’s latest sale includes UK stays from £69 a night including London
Park Plaza has taken a number of new health and safety measures during the pandemic such as social distancing, hand sanitiser stations and heightened cleaning of touch-point areas in public spaces. There are also services such as 'grab and go' food options. … [Read more...] about Park Plaza’s latest sale includes UK stays from £69 a night including London
Brits urged to book their staycations as soon as possible – as prices rise at UK holiday spots as bookings surge
Seven nights at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset from £16pp a night - book here Seven nights at Seaview Holiday Village in Cornwall from £18.50pp a night - book here Seven nights at Skegness Apartment in Norfolk from £16pp a night - book here Seven nights at The Smythy in the Cotswolds from £18pp a night - book here UK summer breaks with Haven - from £49 UK hotel rooms with Booking.com - from £29 Cornwall cottages with Cottages.com - from £285 50 per cent off Pontins breaks - book here Even last year, people were looking at 2021 holidays. … [Read more...] about Brits urged to book their staycations as soon as possible – as prices rise at UK holiday spots as bookings surge
UK Environment Minister Defends ‘Draconian’ Lockdown Restrictions
"There is pressure on our NHS and we need everybody to play their part to abide by the restrictions that we´ve got in place to limit the spread of this virus and yes, that does mean that we have to intervene some times in quite a draconian way and issue penalties, and we make no apologies for doing that because you can see the impacts of this virus spreading," Eustice said. Asked about speculations that the government is planning to ban all arrivals from abroad to prevent new virus variants from entering the UK, the minister said that for now borders will remain open but that situation was under review. … [Read more...] about UK Environment Minister Defends ‘Draconian’ Lockdown Restrictions