Holidays in peril! Government scientist warns foreign trips are ‘extremely unlikely’ this summer

A government scientist has warned foreign trips are ‘extremely unlikely’ this summer as Europe struggles to control a surge in coronavirus cases. In an unexpected blow for sun-starved Brits, Dr Mike Tildesley said there was a danger travellers could bring back new Covid variants which are less susceptible to vaccines. The Warwick University professor, who is a member … Read more

Rishi Sunak is warned not to scrap duty-free shopping as it would place 50,000 jobs in peril

More than 40 Tory MPs have warned Rishi Sunak that axing duty-free shopping could cost up to 50,000 jobs. They say the Chancellor’s decision to scrap the system next year will make Britain less attractive to international visitors. The move could affect not just London, but airports and shopping centres throughout the country including in … Read more

JUSTIN WEBB on why America faces its greatest peril since the Civil War 

Donald Trump isn’t just facing defeat. He’s also facing the biggest decision of his life: should he go quietly? Or should he risk being removed, kicking and screaming, from office? Whatever he chooses, now is a moment of peril: for him, for his family, for his supporters, but above all for the American nation. Over … Read more

Covid gridlock ‘puts 999 patients in peril’

Road closures brought in during the pandemic are causing gridlock and leading to life-threatening delays for the emergency services, campaigners claim. Councils are using emergency coronavirus cash to rush through the ‘green’ measures, an audit of local road schemes suggests. Under the projects brought in to aid social distancing and encourage walking and cycling, portions of … Read more

Travel stocks face new virus peril – but you could snap up a cheap survivor from jaws of disaster

When it comes to the travel industry, it feels like everything’s a gamble – from booking a holiday in what might be the next quarantine hotspot to investing in an airline that may or may not go bankrupt at any moment. If you’re willing to take a chance on booking a two-week break in Alicante, … Read more