Far-right bigot who targeted Humza Yousaf launches doomed bid to become MSP

direct to your inboxKate Garraway has challenged Matt Hancock in their first meeting since her husband became seriously ill with coronavirus. The Health Secretary appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain which was being hosted by Kate and Ben Shephard.

Contagion persuaded him to secure enough coronavirus vaccines early on for the UK population.The health secretary pressed that while the 2011 pandemic film “wasn’t my only source of advice”, it inspired him to ensure that his nation was protected before helping elsewhere should effective vaccines be developed and approved.He told ITV’s Good Morning Britain today (February 3): “I think the safest thing to say is (the film) wasn’t my only source of advice on this issue but I did watch the film –

direct to your inboxGood Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has blasted the ‘racist yobs and thugs’ racially abusing Marcus Rashford on social media - and has called for them to be issued £100,000 fines.The outspoken TV host called those giving the abuse ‘absolutely disgusting’ and launched a campaign to dish out massive fines for those taking part in such behaviour.Piers referenced a new law that has come into effect in Australia, where he says people issuing the most serious racist abuse

direct to your inboxMatt Hancock has not ruled out tighter lockdown restrictions following the emergence of a new South Africa strain of coronavirus.Speaking at Monday's Downing Street press conference, the Health Secretary said 'further measures' were always possible, but added a 'very strong set of rules' were already in place.Mr Hancock had earlier said the UK has now identified 105 cases of the South Africa variant, 11 of which have no links to international travel.

racist thug following a shocking incident in Midlothian. The man stood on a grassy area in Gorebridge and launched a racist tirade while acting in a “threatening and abusive” manner during the early morning disturbance.

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Tehran co-producer Julien Leroux has launched Paper Entertainment, a London-based TV producer and financier. Paper Entertainment is aboard Tehran, the Israeli spy thriller, on the heels of the series being renewed by AppleTV+ for a second season.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHong Kong-based boutique distributor Lightning International has acquired the U.K.’s documentary streaming service Docsville.Docsville was set up and launched in 2018 by award- winning documentary maker Lawrence Elman and Nick Fraser who had previously been a high-profile executive with the British Broadcasting Corporation.

coronavirus pandemic. Number 10 said Mr Hancock, who came out of self-isolation at the weekend after being contacted by Track and Trace, will lead the press conference.It is not clear yet who will join him on the podiums.

Donald Trump from Britain if the US Senate upholds his impeachment were yesterday backed by Scottish Justice Minister Humza Yousaf.He said “serious consideration” must be given to denying the former US president entry if he is hit with the UK exclusion order normally issued against suspected terrorists, hate preachers and criminals.Trump faces an impeachment trial in the Senate next month on a charge of inciting the mob who stormed Washington’s Capitol Hill on January 6.Now the SNP and Labour

Nicola Shindler, the prominent British drama producer behind hits including BBC One’s Happy Valley and Netflix’s The Stranger, has launched her new ITV Studios production outfit, naming the company Quay Street Productions.

Manori Ravindran International EditorVeteran British drama producer Nicola Shindler has launched a new scripted venture in Quay Street Productions, backed by ITV Studios. Based in central Manchester, the outfit will focus on producing premium drama for the U.K. and international market.

direct to your inboxMatt Hancock has been challenged on Good Morning Britain on whether teachers could be 'bumped up' the priority vaccine list.The governments aim is to have offered the top four priority groups - including the clinically extremely vulnerable and care home residents - either the Pfizer or Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine by mid-February.

direct to your inboxMatt Hancock was left unable to answer Piers Morgan after being accused of being 'shamed' into offering free schools meals by Marcus Rashford. The health secretary appeared on Good Morning Britain to be quizzed by Piers and Susanna Reid on the vaccine roll-out.