BBC bans ‘virtue signalling’ as it cracks down on stars’ social media use October 29, 2020 The BBC has banned presenters from “virtue signalling” on social media as part of tough new rules on how its top talent maintains impartiality online. As part of a sweeping overhaul unveiled today, BBC stars have been told not to express personal opinions on public policy, politics or controversial subjects. The overhaul marks a major [...]
Could Germany have its quarantine free travel corridor revoked today? October 29, 2020 Germany looks likely to be taken off the UK’s quarantine-free travel corridor list this afternoon after its rate of coronavirus infection doubled in the last week. The surge in cases meant that Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday announced that Europe’s biggest economy would enter a four-week lockdown from 2 November. As a result, bars, restaurants, and [...]
Liz Truss: NHS ‘off the table’ in Brexit talks with US October 29, 2020 International trade secretary Liz Truss has insisted the NHS remains “off the table” in post-Brexit trade talks with the US, as the government scrambles to shore up relations with presidential hopeful Joe Biden ahead of next week’s election. In a Chatham House address this afternoon, Truss said the UK will seek a “values-driven free trade [...]
Business leaders, scientists and medics warn against second lockdown October 29, 2020 Business leaders, scientists and doctors have called on the government to take a more balanced approach in its coronavirus response, saying lockdowns and restrictions have far-reaching implications on mental health and the economy. The Recovery campaign has been backed by several prominent figures including hotelier Rocco Forte, entrepreneur Luke Junson and leading performing arts promoter [...]
Meghan Markle wins court bid to delay Mail on Sunday privacy trial October 29, 2020 Meghan Markle has won her bid to have her privacy case against the Mail on Sunday pushed back until next autumn after citing confidential reasons. The Duchess of Sussex is suing parent company Associated Newspapers over articles in the Mail on Sunday that published parts of a letter she sent to her father in 2018. [...]
EU to ban tech firms from promoting their own services in new crackdown October 29, 2020 Tech giants will be banned from unfairly promoting their own services and will have to do more to crack down on harmful content under new rules being prepared by the EU. Competition chief Margrethe Vestager today proposed a raft of tough new laws and promised greater powers for enforcement bodies in a bid to tackle [...]
Pizza Express to axe 1,300 jobs in the UK October 29, 2020 Pizza Express has announced it will cut around 1,300 jobs across the UK, on top of the 1,100 announced this summer. The pizza chain said trade has worsened as tighter restrictions came into force across the UK under the new three-tier system. The company said roles will be cut from its 370 UK restaurants through [...]
The City A.M. Punter Podcast EP:04 King George – Ascot Preview October 29, 2020 City A.M. racing editor Bill Esdaile joins us to preview this weekend’s racing action, where we hear from the Ballydoyle training maestro Aidan O’Brien and ENABLE’s trainer John Gosden. Both discuss their chances of winning the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Beckhampton trainer Roger Charlton chats about his [...]
The City A.M. Punter Podcast EP:01 The Derby October 29, 2020 Join us as we look ahead to one of the great days racing in Great Britain, The Derby at Epsom Racecourse. Professional race analyst, Terry Norman joins host Chris Barnett to find out some clues on who will stay the distance and who will need to improve on the day. Join the discussion on Twitter [...]
The Car Design Award 2020 goes to the Ferrari Roma October 29, 2020 Ferrari has scooped the Car Design Award 2020 for its sumptuous Roma, beating off competition from the likes of Porsche and BMW. The award, which was this year presented over YouTube, goes to the “most innovative, attractive and surprising” production car of the year. The jury said: “The Ferrari design team, led by Flavio Manzoni, [...]