Former TalkTalk exec with “no public health experience” put in charge of new Public Health England body
MP Justin Madders said he is "literally speechless" about the appointment.
Weather forecast, alerts and UVB index for London, Tuesday 18 August 2020
This is the weather forecast for London today.
Gavin Williamson apologises after U-turn over A-level results
Ofqual’s chairman Roger Taylor also admitted the regulator had gone down the “wrong road”.
Public Health England should not be a ‘scapegoat’
PHE chief executive Duncan Selbie told staff that he was “sorry beyond words” that the media had been briefed on changes before them.
Covid-19 in Europe: Could Greece be next on the quarantine list?
The latest seven-day rate is 13.5 cases per 100,000 people, up from 9.0 one week earlier and 2.5 one month ago.
Major government U-turns this year
Today is just the latest in a long list of government reversals.
SMOKESTAK introduces new ‘4for10’ Eat Out To Help Out menu
As well as re-opening with a 60-seat terrace, one of London’s best barbecue restaurants has introduced a new menu, offering four dishes for £10 throughout August.
Government to U-turn on A-level results
All A-level and GCSE pupils in England will get teacher assessed grades, with an announcement expected at 4pm.
Stormzy donates half a million pounds to scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
He already awards “Stormzy scholarships” to two black students each year at the University of Cambridge.