Sir Lenny Henry leads campaign urging black Britons to get Covid vaccine March 30, 2021 Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has led a fresh campaign urging black Britons to get vaccinated against coronavirus, after new figures revealed huge differences in vaccine uptake between ethnic groups. The BAFTA winner joined celebrities such as actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton calling for people to “trust the facts about the vaccine, from our own professors, doctors, [...]
UK to focus on vaccinating adults before offering surplus shots, minister says March 30, 2021 Business minister Kwasi Kwarteng has said this morning the UK will focus on vaccinating its adult population before offering surplus doses to neighbouring countries. More than 30m people have been given at least one shot of the vaccine so far in the UK’s largest inoculation programme to date. The UK has aimed to offer all [...]
Regular testing is a key part of the puzzle to beat Covid-19 March 30, 2021 | Sponsored Britain’s successful roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines has allowed the Government to publish a cautious, step-by-step roadmap back towards normality. More than half the UK’s adult population has now been vaccinated – a truly extraordinary achievement and testament to the hard work and dedication of scientists, researchers and healthcare workers. But as we unlock, it’s critical [...]
Boris Johnson joins world leaders calling for treaty for future pandemics March 30, 2021 Boris Johnson has joined a list of more than 20 world leaders calling for a new global treaty to ensure countries are prepared for future pandemics. The Prime Minister added his name to a joint statement from global leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel warning that the coronavirus crisis has [...]
Jet-set: Private jet sales caught a tail-wind in 2020 despite Covid grounding most travel March 29, 2021 Jet-set: Private jet sales caught a tail-wind in 2020 despite Covid grounding most travel
Boris Johnson rules out travel ban exemption for family visits March 29, 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson today ruled out an exemption to travel restrictions for people visiting family abroad, saying there would be only one set of rules for international travel. During today’s press conference the prime minister was asked whether trips abroad to see family could be exempt from the current travel ban, similar to exceptions [...]
Picnic in style with our top restaurant-in-a-box delivery kits March 29, 2021 As the weather turns and outdoor meet-ups for two groups of up to six people are finally allowed, there’s a bit of optimism in the air. What better way to celebrate than with a Covid-friendly, appropriately-distanced, outdoor feast? Our Life&Style editor Steve Dinneen continues to eat his way through as many home delivery boxes as [...]
Corona Impact Series: A Chelsea jeweller conveys her message of bling via Zoom and Bing March 29, 2021 In this series, City A.M. looks at the financial and economic impact of the ongoing pandemic on a range of small and medium-sized businesses across London. This week: How three lockdowns forced an upmarket jewellery chain to convey a personal message of bling via Zoom and Bing. The accelerated shift to digital has been the theme of the [...]
‘Holiday at home’ tourism minister tells Brits as UK Government cautions against summer travel March 29, 2021 'Holiday at home' tourism minister tells Brits as UK Government cautions against summer travel
Frugal February: Brits paid off £1.2bn in credit card debt and overdrafts in final month of full lockdown March 29, 2021 Frugal February: Brits paid off £1.2bn in credit card debt and overdrafts in final month of full lockdown