Charity fronted by Carrie Johnson reveals it is exporting a herd of elephants from Kent to Kenya

Carrie Johnson’s charity will fly a herd of elephants from a Kent wildlife park to Kenya in a ‘world first’ rewilding project. The Aspinall Foundation announced it will transport a total of thirteen elephants – weighing 25 tonnes – more than 4,000 miles on a Boeing 747 to a secret location in Kenya in a ‘ground-breaking step … Read more

Gavin Williamson wants to ban mobile phones in schools amid review of pupils’ behaviour 

Minister calls for mobile phones ban in schools: Gavin Williamson wants to axe devices from classrooms amid review of pupils’ behaviour Mobile phones could be banned from schools in England as soon as January  Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has launched a consultation on behaviour in schools, which will look at ‘creating mobile phone-free’ days  Williamson … Read more

Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet will NOT be scrapping compulsory masks on board

‘Face coverings are still mandatory on our flights’: Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet will NOT be scrapping compulsory masks on board despite relaxation of rule in public Ryanair and easyJet among those that confirmed fliers will still be required to wear face coverings beyond July 19 British Airways, TUI and Virgin Atlantic are also expected … Read more

Britain’s top microchip maker to be sold to Chinese-owned technology firm despite security fears 

Now China buys up our top microchip maker: Britain’s biggest producer is to be sold to Chinese-owned technology firm despite security fears Nexperia agreed to buy Newport Wafer Fab in a deal said to be worth £63million The South Wales facility manufactures crucial power components for vehicles Ministers were urged to intervene as Nexperia is owned … Read more