Major shipping firms such as BP and Maersk are diverting vessels away from the Red Sea to around the coast of Africa amid concerns that the crisis will drive up the price of goods and inflation.The Houthis’ commanders have said they will not stop attacks on Western ships or direct missile strikes on Israeli ports, and will defend themselves against military strikes in Yemen.The attacks have wreaked havoc on the international shipping industry, imposing delays on imports to Britain from Asia.On Sunday, Maersk said that it had suspended all transits through the Red Sea for the next 48 hours...…Major shipping firms such as BP and Maersk are diverting vessels away from the Red Sea to around the coast of Africa amid concerns that the crisis will drive up the price of goods and inflation.The Houthis’ commanders have said they will not stop attacks on Western ships or direct missile strikes on Israeli ports, and will defend themselves against military strikes in Yemen.The attacks have wreaked havoc on the international shipping industry, imposing delays on imports to Britain from Asia.On Sunday, Maersk said that it had suspended all transits through the Red Sea for the next 48 hours...WW…

Half of Britain’s imported coronavirus cases originate from Pakistan, The Telegraph understands, amid calls for tougher quarantine checks on arrivals from "high risk" countries.Data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that 30 cases of coronavirus in people who have travelled from Pakistan since June 4, which is understood to represent half of the incidents of imported infection.More than 65,000 people have travelled to Britain on 190 flights since March 1 from Pakistan, which is reporting 4,000 Covid-19 cases a day, and has seen a new spike in the disease after easing its...…Half of Britain’s imported coronavirus cases originate from Pakistan, The Telegraph understands, amid calls for tougher quarantine checks on arrivals from "high risk" countries.Data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that 30 cases of coronavirus in people who have travelled from Pakistan since June 4, which is understood to represent half of the incidents of imported infection.More than 65,000 people have travelled to Britain on 190 flights since March 1 from Pakistan, which is reporting 4,000 Covid-19 cases a day, and has seen a new spike in the disease after easing its...WW…

A four-day working week would boost productivity, a study by Oxford University economists suggested.The gains from improved productivity could make up for the "lost" fifth day at home or enjoying leisure time,the lead researcher told the BBC, suggesting it is potentially the ultimate virtuous working circle to improve work-life balance.It comes as it was reported Sunday that Labour is exploring proposals that would see workers enjoy a three-day weekend, but get paid the same as a five-day working week, by companies passing on efficiency savings from new technology to...…A four-day working week would boost productivity, a study by Oxford University economists suggested.The gains from improved productivity could make up for the "lost" fifth day at home or enjoying leisure time,the lead researcher told the BBC, suggesting it is potentially the ultimate virtuous working circle to improve work-life balance.It comes as it was reported Sunday that Labour is exploring proposals that would see workers enjoy a three-day weekend, but get paid the same as a five-day working week, by companies passing on efficiency savings from new technology to...WW…

Universities have offered to "hotel quarantine" students from "red listed" India amid concerns the Government will not be able to cope with an influx of up to 50,000 from the country.The universities say they have the experience and accommodation, including even their own hotels, that would enable them to quarantine the Indian students and potentially cover their costs to avoid them facing hardship or being forced to give up hard-won places.Universities UK International (UUKI) has been in talks with the Government over the plan and an agreement with the Scottish Government for...…Universities have offered to "hotel quarantine" students from "red listed" India amid concerns the Government will not be able to cope with an influx of up to 50,000 from the country.The universities say they have the experience and accommodation, including even their own hotels, that would enable them to quarantine the Indian students and potentially cover their costs to avoid them facing hardship or being forced to give up hard-won places.Universities UK International (UUKI) has been in talks with the Government over the plan and an agreement with the Scottish Government for...WW…

Young men are giving up sex to play video games, a study has found. The US-based research found that computer gaming by men in their early 20s explained a quarter of the decline in their propensity to have casual sex.The size of the decline was on a par with the current young generation’s growing distaste for drinking as an explanation as to why casual sex is becoming less common among people in their 20s, according to the study of 2,000 young men and women aged 20 to 24. The researchers from the State University of New York and Rutgers University used regressive analysis to try to...…Young men are giving up sex to play video games, a study has found. The US-based research found that computer gaming by men in their early 20s explained a quarter of the decline in their propensity to have casual sex.The size of the decline was on a par with the current young generation’s growing distaste for drinking as an explanation as to why casual sex is becoming less common among people in their 20s, according to the study of 2,000 young men and women aged 20 to 24. The researchers from the State University of New York and Rutgers University used regressive analysis to try to...WW…

Boris Johnson faces a major Tory revolt this week over plans to allow children to be used as spies by state agencies against their parents.Iain Duncan Smith, the former Tory leader, and David Davis, former Brexit secretary, are among Tory MPs backing rebel proposals to restrict the use of children as spies when the returns to the Commons.Mr Davis told The Telegraph the Government faces a major backlash if it pushed ahead with the plans. “Everyone I have spoken to has been horrified by it when it has been explained to them,” he said.“It will allow 16 and 17-year-olds to spy on their parents....…Boris Johnson faces a major Tory revolt this week over plans to allow children to be used as spies by state agencies against their parents.Iain Duncan Smith, the former Tory leader, and David Davis, former Brexit secretary, are among Tory MPs backing rebel proposals to restrict the use of children as spies when the returns to the Commons.Mr Davis told The Telegraph the Government faces a major backlash if it pushed ahead with the plans. “Everyone I have spoken to has been horrified by it when it has been explained to them,” he said.“It will allow 16 and 17-year-olds to spy on their parents....WW…

Motorists face random roadside drink-drive tests under proposed new laws being considered by the Department for Transport.A Government-funded report has recommended the change as an “effective” way to reduce drink-driving, and it has already led to a surge in roadside tests in Northern Ireland since mandatory breath tests were allowed in the region.Police are currently only allowed to breath test a motorist if they suspect the driver has been drinking, has been involved in an accident, or has committed a traffic offence.Mandatory testing would give police the powers to stop vehicles without...…Motorists face random roadside drink-drive tests under proposed new laws being considered by the Department for Transport.A Government-funded report has recommended the change as an “effective” way to reduce drink-driving, and it has already led to a surge in roadside tests in Northern Ireland since mandatory breath tests were allowed in the region.Police are currently only allowed to breath test a motorist if they suspect the driver has been drinking, has been involved in an accident, or has committed a traffic offence.Mandatory testing would give police the powers to stop vehicles without...WW…

The Home Office has offered to buy offensive weapons, including knuckledusters and zombie knives, ahead of a ban.Owners will be able to claim between £2 and £40 for each of the 23 knives that they hand in at designated police stations, and up to £5,105 for the guns that it will become illegal to possess, even at home, from next year.The “surrender” scheme is the first of its kind following a similar Government offer for handguns in 1997, and is different to in that owners are compensated for handing in the weapons.Most of the weapons are already illegal to sell or import but last year’s...…The Home Office has offered to buy offensive weapons, including knuckledusters and zombie knives, ahead of a ban.Owners will be able to claim between £2 and £40 for each of the 23 knives that they hand in at designated police stations, and up to £5,105 for the guns that it will become illegal to possess, even at home, from next year.The “surrender” scheme is the first of its kind following a similar Government offer for handguns in 1997, and is different to in that owners are compensated for handing in the weapons.Most of the weapons are already illegal to sell or import but last year’s...WW…

A gang of 15 migrants attacked a British lorry driver with a rock in a bid to cross the Channel amid warnings that drivers are now being targeted.The Road Haulage Association (RHA) said migrants had switched to threatening drivers with violence in an attempt to bully them into taking them across the Channel as traffickers exploited their fears that it will be harder to reach the UK after Britain leaves the single market on December 31.It warned it had contributed to a “perfect storm” as it coincided with the introduction of tougher measures by France and the UK to prevent boats leaving the...…A gang of 15 migrants attacked a British lorry driver with a rock in a bid to cross the Channel amid warnings that drivers are now being targeted.The Road Haulage Association (RHA) said migrants had switched to threatening drivers with violence in an attempt to bully them into taking them across the Channel as traffickers exploited their fears that it will be harder to reach the UK after Britain leaves the single market on December 31.It warned it had contributed to a “perfect storm” as it coincided with the introduction of tougher measures by France and the UK to prevent boats leaving the...WW…

Murderers and rapists to be prevented from claiming asylum, says Priti Patel, after the Jamaican deportation flight row.In an interview with The Telegraph, the Home Secretary said it was “completely wrong” that convicted killers and rapists released from jail should be able to exploit the asylum system to remain in the UK.She also indicated that asylum will be “streamlined” to prevent migrants making multiple claims that can be lodged and heard hours or even minutes before their removal.It will be part of a major reform of Britain’s “completely broken” asylum system, which is due to be...…Murderers and rapists to be prevented from claiming asylum, says Priti Patel, after the Jamaican deportation flight row.In an interview with The Telegraph, the Home Secretary said it was “completely wrong” that convicted killers and rapists released from jail should be able to exploit the asylum system to remain in the UK.She also indicated that asylum will be “streamlined” to prevent migrants making multiple claims that can be lodged and heard hours or even minutes before their removal.It will be part of a major reform of Britain’s “completely broken” asylum system, which is due to be...WW…