Scrapping free Covid tests risks exposing UK to new variants, scientists warn
A top immunologist has warned we will be ‘flying blind’ if free lateral flow tests are scrapped as Britain could be exposed to new variants. … Read more
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Biden says Democratic Governors scrapping COVID mask rules are ‘probably premature’
President Biden on Thursday said that Democratic governors ending COVID-19 indoor mask mandates are “probably premature” — before hedging and adding “it’s a tough call.” … Read more
TaxPayers' Alliance calls for BBC licence fee scrapping and Channel 4 sale
The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has called for the BBC’s license fees to be abolished and for state channel 4 to be sold – just days … Read more
Morrisons scrapping home delivery from 50 stores across the UK
Morrisons is ending its home delivery option of 50 stores across the country – with 1,400 employees being offered other roles or asked to volunteer. … Read more
No decisions made on scrapping pensions triple lock, Downing Street insists
Downing Street has insisted that “no decisions have been made” on lifting the triple lockdown as ministers could water down policy. A report in Daily … Read more
Labor official recommends scrapping failed Amazon union election, union says
Both the company and the union will have time to respond to filings before the regional director of the Atlanta office makes a final decision … Read more
Scrapping face mask rule could trigger another travel shutdown, says health firm
A healthcare company has warned that any decision to allow passengers to fly without masks will lead to a surge in infections – and could … Read more
Scrapping quarantine for double-jabbed 'being considered'
Proposals to lift quarantine requirements for those who have received two doses of a coronavirus vaccine are “under consideration”, the UK government has confirmed. Downing … Read more
Matt Hancock 'rules out' scrapping support bubbles
Matt Hancock has said he can “rule out” removal of support and childcare bubbles if lockdown restrictions tighten. In a press conference on Downing Street, … Read more
Head teachers’ group calls for scrapping of exams in England
A large group of school principals called for the abolition of GCSE and A-level exams this summer as plans for schools to reopen this month … Read more
