You’re reading The Waugh Zone, our daily politics briefing. Debate rages over Dominic Cummings’ bombshell evidence to MPs and whether he, a man once at the very heart of power, is a trustworthy source on what went on in Downing Street….
Social media and the law: Could your next tweet get you in trouble?
A lawyer tells Newsbeat we should all think twice before posting anything online.
Amazon offers ‘wellness chamber’ for stressed staff
The “AmaZen” chambers will let staff watch meditation videos and see “calming scenes”.
Freddy Marks, Star Of Rainbow And The Rod, Jane And Freddy Show, Dies Aged 71
Freddy Marks of TV trio Rod, Jane and Freddy has died at the age of 71.The entertainer was known for appearing in children’s series Rainbow and The Rod, Jane And Freddy Show. Freddy’s death was first reported on a Rainbow fansite on Fa…
Matt Hancock Broke Ministerial Code Over Shares In Sister’s Firm, Ethics Adviser Says
Health secretary Matt Hancock broke the ministerial code by failing to declare a significant stake in his sister’s company when it won an NHS framework contract, the government’s ethics adviser has said.Hancock holds a 20% stake in Topwood…
Five Of The Worst Things Viktor Orban Has Done
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban is unlike most state leaders Downing Street rolls out the red carpet for. Authoritarian, illiberal and content to deploy racist tropes to maintain power, many on the continent believe a Hungary led by Orban an…
The robot paramedic saving lives, and other tech news
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at the best tech news stories of the week.
Tory Donor And Party Initially Paid For Boris Johnson’s Flat Refurb, Official Probe Finds
The Conservative Party and one of its donors initially paid the costs of refurbishing Boris Johnson’s Downing Street flat, an official probe has found.Work began on the No.11 flat the prime minister shares with Carrie Symonds when he was in hosp…
Tory Rebel Warns Boris Johnson Of Election ‘Spanking’ Over Planning Reforms
The Tories’ voter coalition could “unravel” in an election “spanking” over Boris Johnson’s planning reforms, one of the party’s MPs has warned.Bob Seely told HuffPost UK’s Commons People podcast that &ld…
Here’s What The Coronavirus R Rate Is Near You
England’s Covid R rate has risen slightly and is no longer below 1, scientists advising the government have said.Official figures published on Friday suggest the nationwide R rate is between 1.0 and 1.1. Last week it was between 0.9 and 1.1…
How The One-Jab Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Works
The Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine is the fourth coronavirus jab approved for use in the UK. But how does it work, and what does it do?What kind of vaccine is it?Developed by Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceutical arm, Janssen, the jab …
The Coronavirus R Rate Is Now At Least 1 In England
England’s coronavirus R rate has risen to between 1.0 and 1.1, meaning the virus is no longer in decline in the country, scientists advising the government have said.Official figures published on Friday showed the rate had risen slightly from la…