Monday 22nd February: -Boris Johnson unveils the UK lockdown plan - This includes schools going back on March 8th and his "cautious" four-part plan to ease lockdown restrictions as the vaccine rollout carries on at a high pace. -Texas storm - Storms across Texas continue … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 22nd Feb – 26th Feb
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Weekly Rundown 15th Feb – 19th Feb
Monday 15th February: -Rise in rail fares from next month - Fares will rise by 2.6% in Wales, following a similar announcement made by UK government. -European tour costs too much for musicians - Bristol singer Elles Bailey says costs due to post-Brexit travel rules risk … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 15th Feb – 19th Feb
Weekly Rundown 8th Feb – 12th Feb
Monday 8th February: -Boris Johnson says he is 'confident' in the vaccines. This comes after a study showed that the Oxford vaccine was not very effective against the South African variant. Although, it has shown to be effective against the Kent variant. -The BBC is … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 8th Feb – 12th Feb
Weekly Rundown 1st Feb – 5th Feb
Monday 1st February Trump hires new legal team for his second impeachment - Trump has named two new lawyers to lead the defence at his impeachment trial in the Senate next week. This move doesn't come without controversy though as David Schoen, who is now working with … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 1st Feb – 5th Feb
Weekly Rundown 25th Jan – 29th Jan
Monday 25th January Urgent fostering for children has increased by a third - Barnardo's have said that 'Family breakdowns have increased due to lockdown pressures'Another increased report of children in abusive homes - Referrals have increased by 30% about children … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 25th Jan – 29th Jan
Weekly Rundown 18th Jan – 22nd Jan
Monday 18th January: -Hundred sign a latter to ban Trump memoir. Editors, Authors and Publishing Agents are amongst those who have signed a letter to stop Trump from publishing a book in the future. -Season six of Peaky Blinder is in production. All the cast are back on … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 18th Jan – 22nd Jan
Weekly Rundown 11th Jan – 15th Jan
Monday 11th January The UK may face even tighter restrictions after a lockdown was announced early January. The government are said to be considering even tighter restrictions following the third national lockdown, which could have an effect on who you can exercise with … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 11th Jan – 15th Jan
Weekly Rundown 4th Jan – 8th Jan
Monday 4th January The rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has begun in the UK. Brian Pinker, 82, is the first person outside of trials to receive this vaccine. Pinker left the hospital stating that he was "really proud it was invented in Oxford." First Minister … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 4th Jan – 8th Jan
Weekly rundown 28th Dec – 1st Jan
Monday 28th December: -12 new species found in the Atlantic Ocean. These include new species of coral and molluscs. However, they are under threat from climate change. -Michael Gove: "We are confident that we will be able to get schools back in good order." Primary … [Read more...] about Weekly rundown 28th Dec – 1st Jan
The Ultimate 2020 Rundown
January of 2020 started with a third state of emergency in Australia, as the ongoing bushfires threatened the south coast and US drone strike took place, killing the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. On just the 7th, WHO was notified of Coronavirus cases in China. Just a day … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 2020 Rundown
Weekly rundown 21st Dec – 25th Dec
Monday 21st December: Winter begins - Although a white Christmas is looking unlikely in the UK, Christmas officially began and will take us straight through till March 20th 2021. Breakthrough for Prostate Cancer treatment - New trials for Prostate cancer treatment have … [Read more...] about Weekly rundown 21st Dec – 25th Dec
Weekly rundown 14th Dec – 18th Dec
Monday 14th December: UK GPs begin giving vaccine - A couple in their 80s will be the first recipients in a GP surgery and are said to be "very excited”.A partial ban on gay and bisexual blood donors has been lifted - The overhaul is designed to move away from a policy of … [Read more...] about Weekly rundown 14th Dec – 18th Dec