What are the UK’s biggest Euromillions winners up to now? As record £176m is up for grabs tonight For some, winning the Euromillions jackpot has become a curse. Tonight, the biggest ever prize is up for grabs – a massive £176 million is on offer. The largest prize previous to tonight’s draw was £170 million, which was bagged by an anonymous winner in October 2019. There has been a string of big UK winners with…
Breaking: Harry and Meghan tell Queen they will not return as working royals The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to the Queen that they will not be returning as working members of the royal family, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace said of the decision by Prince Harry and Meghan in a statement: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty the Queen that they will not be returning as…
Breaking: First dose of Pfizer cuts infections by 75% The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine reduced all infections from coronavirus by 75 % after only the first dose, including cases where people did not show symptoms, new research has found. The study examined the spread of Covid-19 among Israeli healthcare workers and found the vaccine was 85% effective at preventing people developing symptoms after just one dose. This supports the UK government’s decision to concentrate on giving first…
Daily News Briefing: Vaccine Passport – 7m in Texas WITHOUT water and power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZcef46jR-Y Nasa’s Perseverance rover in ‘great shape’ after Mars landing Vaccine passport plan could help Britons holiday in Greece Belarus imprisons two journalists for covering anti-Lukashenko protests US, Europeans urge Iran to keep allowing nuclear inspections US: Severe cold, power outages in Texas turn deadly Myanmar protests focus on ending junta’s economic support Democrats Launch Ambitious Immigration Reform Proposal Dolly Parton…
M&S launches ‘biscake’ for £2.50 per two-pack The biscake is a sponge cake with a biscuit base, the three varieties are lemon meringue, choc chip and cherry Bakewell. Marks and Spencer said it designed the biscake to solve the dilemma of whether to have a cake or a biscuit with a cup of tea. Natalie Tate, M&S’s product developer for cakes, said: It’s the age-old question. Cake or biccy with your cup of tea? This…
Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZcef46jR-Y The top stories Nasa’s Perseverance rover in ‘great shape’ after Mars landing BBC News says there’s a new robot on the surface of Mars. NASA has successfully landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet’s equator called Jezero. “The good news is the spacecraft, I think, is in great shape,” said Matt Wallace, the mission’s deputy project manager. Engineers at Nasa’s mission control in California…
#DeleteFacebook #BoycottZuckerberg Fed-up Aussies share their final words on Facebook before deleting their profiles for good – as #BoycottZuckerberg gains traction on Twitter in wake of the news ban Daily Mail says the hashtags #DeleteFacebook and #BoycottZuckerberg are trending on Twitter as some Australians delete their profiles in protest at the platform completely banning news from the platform. Outraged users are sharing their final Facebook posts and asking friends to send their phone numbers before…
House explosion kills a 79-year-old woman and leaves two injured A 79-year-old woman has died and two people have been injured in an explosion which caused a house to collapse. The blast at the property in Summerseat, near Bury, happened at about 21:30 GMT on Wednesday. Police said the woman died at the scene. Another woman and a child were left with minor injuries and taken to hospital, others were treated at the scene by…
Recipe: Clodagh McKenna’s 12 rock buns Clodagh’s taking us back to her childhood with one of her favourite family recipes; The delicious Clodagh McKenna rock buns Crunchy, crumbly rock buns are the perfect accompaniment to those precious five minutes to yourself. Rock buns Makes: 12 Ingredients 220g/1 cup plain /all-purpose flour 2 tsps of baking powder 110g / ¼Ib butter, cubed and chilled 110g / ½ cup light brown sugar 80g / ½ cup of…
Thursday’s Briefing VIDEO: Demi Lavato opens up about 2018 overdose; three strokes and a heart attack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53jnuaYcts4 Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows Budget to provide fresh Covid rescue package as tax rises deferred Italian PM Draghi wins confidence vote, vows ‘reconstruction’ from Covid-19 crisis Heavy snowfall, gales as winter storm hits Middle East ‘Wildly unfair’: UN boss says 10 nations used 75% of all vaccines Hackers disrupt Myanmar govt…
Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53jnuaYcts4 The top stories Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study showsBBC News says there has been a “strong decline” in levels of coronavirus infections in England since January, say scientists tracking the epidemic.Imperial College London’s React study found infections have dropped by two-thirds across England since lockdown began, with an 80% fall in London.But virus levels are still high, with one in 200 testing positive…
Wednesday’s Briefing VIDEO: 1.7m in England told to shield – Caroline Flack documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7iZ2SlAFY 1.7mn more people in England told to shield from Covid-19 after checks by Oxford Uni algorithm Cutting Covid top-up ‘will put 700,000 people into poverty’ Rishi Sunak urged to charge-up green investments in UK’s Covid recovery French MPs approve bill to combat Islamist extremism Italy’s Mount Etna spews lava as it erupts several times Oman’s coronavirus-related ICU patients double in 2…
Dominic Raab demands UAE proves that ‘kidnapped’ princess still alive The UK wants to see proof that Princess Latifa – daughter of the ruler of Dubai – is still alive after she said she was being held against her will in “deeply troubling” new footage. Dominic Rabb was asked if he would support seeing proof from the UAE that Latifa was alive, telling Sky News: “Given what we’ve just seen, I think people would just…
Reopening gyms quickly ‘vital for mental health’ The reopening of gyms and leisure centres are top of the list of priorities for reopening when lockdown is eased amid concerns about mental health, a minister has said. They were among the last businesses to open their doors following the first lockdown last year. Mental Health Minister Eluned Morgan said she was concerned by the impact of the closure on mental health. But, a Welsh Government advisory…
Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7iZ2SlAFY The top stories 1.7mn more people in England told to shield from Covid-19 after checks by Oxford Uni algorithmRT News says a new algorithm developed by researchers in England is advising another 1.7 million vulnerable people to ‘shield’ because they’re at higher risk from contracting Covid-19 – and some 820,000 will be bumped up the vaccination list.The NHS is to send letters out to the cohort identified by…
MAINSTREAM MEDIA DOESN’T CARE The mainstream media doesn’t care about anti-Asian hate crimes, in fact, they’re fuelling it Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a rapid rise in anti-Asian hate crimes across both the US and UK. In San Francisco, a local television station showed footage of a young man sprinting toward, then violently shoving to the ground, a man identified as Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84, who had been out for a morning…
UAE reports 3,236 new Covid cases, 14 deaths The UAE has reported 3,236 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall tally for the country to 355,131. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients – all in a stable condition and receiving care – were identified after conducting more than 193,163 additional Covid-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents over the past few days. The number of recoveries has gone up…
10 arrested for hijacking phones of celebs after large European investigation 10 people in the UK, Belgium and Malta have been arrested for allegedly hijacking mobile phones belonging to US celebrities including social media influencers, sports stars and musicians to steal personal information and millions in cryptocurrency. Europol said the gang is believed to have stolen more than $100 million in cryptocurrency, authorities say. The attacks involve deactivating a victim’s mobile phone SIM card, either…
Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s0Sc3vAFVo The top stories Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon set to confirm phased return to schoolsBBC News says Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether more pupils will start to return to Scottish classrooms from next week in a statement at Holyrood.This could include children aged four to seven at primary schools and some secondary pupils for coursework.She has said she is “very keen” to begin the phased return of younger pupils to…
5 affordable luxury jewellery brands for 2021 Luxury jewellery at affordable prices is the true hero of style. Jewellery has remarkable powers, able to make or break your look. Whether you’re a mix-and-match or “less is more” type there’s some can’t miss designers on our radar worth checking out for 2021. Let’s be real here. Jewellery is truly the unsung hero of style. No matter the outfit, your accessories can either make or break your…
Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: REMEMBERING Caroline Flack – Myanmar internet BLACKOUT – Quarantine Hotels TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8LYNgiNqVc Meghan and Prince Harry expecting second child Ministers flatly reject Tory demands to end Covid controls by May Fresh protests in Myanmar after junta cuts off internet, deploys tanks Saudi Arabia on track to become ‘a leading industrial power’ Japan appoints ‘minister of loneliness’ to battle pandemic side effects Guinea declares Ebola epidemic after three deaths On Anniversary of…
Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Meghan and Prince Harry expecting second childBBC News says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their second child, a spokesperson for the couple has said.Harry and Meghan are preparing to welcome a brother or sister for their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned one last May.A spokesperson for the couple said they were “overjoyed”.A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and…
Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at Sundays top stories. The main story being the prime minister’s map to the end of lockdown, and the paper’s predictions on the lifting of restrictions. In our special feature, we’re looking at the acquittal of former US President Donald Trump. Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news. …………………………….. Several of the papers claim to know how and when the lockdown in England…
Priti Patel attacks BLM protests as ‘dreadful’ and criticises ‘taking the knee’ Priti Patel has criticised sports stars who ‘take the knee’ and attacked last year’s Black Lives Matter protests as “dreadful”. Asked if she would ever adopt the gesture, she said: “No I would not. There are other ways in which people can express their opinions.” In an explosive interview, Ms Patel also refused to express confidence in Met Commissioner Cressida Dick, saying she…
Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Covid-19: UK ‘not learning lessons of Australia quarantine’BBC News says the UK’s rules on quarantine hotels for travellers arriving from Covid “red list” countries are less stringent than those enforced in Australia.Australia’s system, introduced early last year, is seen as a gold standard internationally.But as a result of repeated outbreaks among staff and guests, and the arrival of new variants, the rules in Australia have been tightened…
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