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Britain’s unemployment rate hit its highest in nearly five years in the three months to November, when coronavirus cases began to rise for a second time and most of the country returned to a partial lockdown. Redundancies touched a record high, taking the unemployment rate to 5.0%, its highest since mid-2016, according to official data, although the increase was slightly weaker than economists’ forecasts. There were some signs of a limited recovery in December, when lockdown measures eased, although a deterioration is likely in early 2021 as a tougher lockdown shut schools and closed most non-essential businesses to the public.…

The continued presence of at least 5,000 members of the National Guard in Washington until March is unusual, unprecedented, unnecessary, and is in danger of becoming akin to an “occupation force,” a former military intelligence officer said Monday. Retired Lt. Steven Rogers, a former FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force member, suggested that the planned presence of thousands of Guard members even after the inauguration of President Joe Biden—which saw over 26,000 on duty—is cause for concern. As of Jan. 25, about 13,000 Guard members remain in Washington, according to U.S. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the head of the National Guard Bureau. A spokesman for the agency…

THE government has been accused of using covert strategies to keep people in a perpetual state of heightened fear to make them obey Covid-19 restrictions. A group of 47 psychologists has claimed this amounts to a strategic decision “to inflate the fear levels of the British public”, which it states is “ethically murky” and has left people too afraid to leave their homes for medical appointments. Led by former NHS consultant psychologist Dr Gary Sidley, the experts have written to the British Psychological Society (BPS) claiming the strategy is “morally questionable.” It has admitted to communicating public information campaigns 17 per…

Frank Lampard will be sacked by Chelsea on Monday following a dismal slump in form that sees them sit ninth in the Premier League table. As the Daily Telegraph first reported, the players were told not to come to the training ground until Monday afternoon as Lampard becomes the 10th manager sacked during the Roman Abramovich era. Confirmation of his sacking could come on Monday as the club take decisive action following a torrid run of five losses in eight league games. Sunday’s win over Luton Town to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup hasn’t proved enough to save the former…

Britain’s two biggest online fashion retailers Boohoo and ASOS have moved to buy the brands of collapsed high street giants Debenhams and Arcadia, underlining how the COVID-19 pandemic has turbocharged growth in digital sales. Boohoo on Monday acquired the Debenhams brand and other business assets, including all its in-house brands and websites for 55 million pounds ($75.4 million). But the deal with Debenhams’ administrators, FRP Advisory, does not include any of the chain’s 124 stores or safeguard jobs. The 243-year-old Debenhams has been in administration since April and last month FRP said it was starting a liquidation process, putting 12,000…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned experts not to rely solely on the results of a PCR test to detect the CCP virus. In updated guidance published on Jan. 20, the WHO said that lab experts and health care practitioners should also consider the patient’s history and epidemiological risk factors alongside the PCR test in diagnosing the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. The new guidance could result in significantly fewer daily cases. “Most PCR assays are indicated as an aid for diagnosis, therefore, health care providers must consider any result in combination with timing of sampling, specimen type, assay specifics, clinical observations, patient history, confirmed…

Former President Donald Trump has the ability to lead the Republican Party even after leaving office, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarty (R-Calif.) said Thursday. “I think President Trump continues to have that ability to lead this party and unite. Yes, President Trump has the ability to lead this party,” McCarthy said when asked if Trump is the leader of the GOP during an appearance on Fox News. McCarthy said that Trump “has been able to move us in the right direction, making America continue to build.” During a briefing on Capitol Hill, the congressman said that every former president has remained active…

Nissan will source more batteries from Britain to avoid tariffs on electric cars after the UK’s trade deal with the EU, which a senior executive told Reuters turned Brexit from a risk into an opportunity for its factory in northeast England. Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta also said Brexit-related problems at ports since Jan. 1 were “peanuts” for Nissan, which has had to handle COVID-19 and natural disasters. Following Britain’s departure from the European Union, London and Brussels struck a trade deal on Dec. 24 that avoided major disruption as well as a 10% levy on cars, provided they meet…

Arsenal are pushing to sign the Real Madrid playmaker Martin Ødegaard on loan for the rest of the season, with optimism growing there that they will beat Real Sociedad to his signature. Ødegaard has been made available for a short-term transfer and would, at least until the summer, provide a high-quality solution to Mikel Arteta’s shortage of creative options. Sociedad, with whom he enjoyed an excellent loan season in 2019-20, are keen for his return but Arsenal hope he will opt for a complete change of scenery. Arteta turns focus to Arsenal signings after shedding unwanted players Read more Although there is plenty to…

Newly-elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Jan. 21 announced she has introduced articles of impeachment against the new president, Joe Biden. The articles of impeachment concern Biden’s alleged actions involving a “quid pro quo” deal in Ukraine and alleged abuse of power “by allowing his son, Hunter Biden, to siphon off cash from America’s greatest enemies Russia and China,” Greene’s office announced in a statement just a day after Biden was sworn in as the 46th U.S. president. The move comes less than a month into the Greene’s first term in Congress. Democrats control both the House and Senate, so it is unlikely that the…