Hyper-aggressive Covid mutation from Southern Africa spreads like wildfire across globe: ‘Worst Coronavirus variant so far’ November 26, 2021 UK and WHO officials have sounded the alarm late last night over a new Covid variant in parts of Southern Africa as B.1.1.529 has the potential to evade immunity built up by vaccination or prior infection. A travel ban is to be imposed on six African nations due to rising concerns over the new variant [...]
London Tube strike: Uber to charge 150 per cent more for rides today November 26, 2021 With London going through yet another tube strike on five of its main lines today, many will be left with no other option than to call a taxi to work to avoid delays. However, Uber users across London may face much higher charges today, likely to be around 150 per cent. A recent study from [...]
Revealed: London businesses the most profitable in the country November 26, 2021 Businesses in London are leading the nation in profitability with margins of 8.1 per cent according to data from accountancy firm BDO.
New ‘really awful’ variant of Covid identified in Botswana November 25, 2021 A new variant of the Coronvairus has reportedly been identified in Botswana sporting an array of mutations which could be vaccine resistant.
Facebook Marketplace a hotbed for scams warns Natwest November 25, 2021 People doing their Christmas shopping online should beware of scammers on social media sites according to new Natwest data.
Exclusive: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ no longer applies as tech-daring UK companies are hungry for risk November 25, 2021 Enthusiasm for experimenting with new technologies is growing fast across UK businesses, largely because many companies are increasingly prepared to take more risks. Given the increased risk appetite and firms embracing tech, organisations are pumping more cash in new technological applications and platforms. In fact, 77 per cent of businesses with headcounts over 250 said [...]
All Bar One and Harvester owner struggles to shake Covid losses November 25, 2021 The owner of All Bar One, Harvester and Toby Carvery - Mitchells & Butler - has today announced lacklustre financials for the year.
AstraZeneca opens new £1bn research fortress in Cambridge for army of 2,200 scientists November 25, 2021 AstraZeneca has officially opened The Discovery Centre (DISC) in Cambridge, its newest research and development facility which will swing open its doors to 2,200 research scientists from today. The new £1bn facility will include robotics, high-throughput screening and AI-driven technology. It will support AstraZeneca’s focus on specialised and precision medicines and foster the discovery and [...]
Exclusive: Sky Connect’s boss on why half of all SMEs may ditch their broadband provider November 25, 2021 Three quarters of UK small businesses have invested in business broadband during the pandemic, or at least adapted their company to deliver services that can be experienced both in person and online. But despite this, over half are likely to leave their current business broadband provider, Kevin O’Toole, managing director at Sky Connect, the B2B [...]
Merkel era nears end as Scholz is put forward as new German chancellor November 24, 2021 The three parties negotiating to form Germany’s next government have agreed that Olaf Scholz will be the country’s next chancellor.