Third Omicron case detected in the UK as countries tighten travel rules November 28, 2021 A third case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been confirmed in the UK. The Health Security Agency confirmed that a new case had been detected, in addition to cases discovered in Brentwood, Essex and Nottingham. The latest case has been linked to travel to southern Africa, where the variant was identified, but the individual [...]
Spain to ban unvaccinated UK tourists this week November 28, 2021 Spain will ban unvaccinated British tourists from entering the country this week amid concerns over the new Omnicron Covid variant. A new measure comes into force from Wednesday 1 December, meaning all arrivals over the age of 12 years old will have to show proof of two Covid jabs. Visitors to Spain have previously been [...]
British Airways suspends flights to Hong Kong after crew members sent to quarantine November 28, 2021 British Airways has suspended flights to Hong Kong as it has been reported more crew members have been forced into government quarantine. The airline said it had temporarily halted flights while it reviewed “operational requirements” for the route. It would be in touch with customers who had planned trips to Hong Kong, “to give them [...]
Telecoms giant AT&T under pressure to address Afiniti abuse allegations and not ‘prop up harassers’ November 28, 2021 US telecoms giant AT&T has come under fire for not addressing the sexual assault scandal enveloping tech firm Afiniti, which depends on the conglomerate for the majority of its revenue. AT&T is thought to account for up to two thirds of Afiniti’s revenue following a 2019 deal worth more than $100m (£75m), according to the [...]
Get tested: Fears for 80,000 rugby fans after England game as rules tightened over Omnicron variant November 28, 2021 Tens of thousands of rugby spectators have been urged to take a Covid test following the England versus South Africa match at Twickenham Stadium amid alarm over a new variant. Spectators have been advised to get a test if they are showing Covid symptoms while the UK readies to tighten its international travel and mask [...]
Mayor of London slams planned tube strikes for putting women’s safety in the lurch November 25, 2021 Sadiq Khan has attacked tube workers’ plans for strike action tomorrow as he said services help London women “get home safely at night.” The Victoria, Central, Northern, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines will be affected as RMT drivers are urged not to clock in for work tomorrow from 4.30am. Transport for London has said the action [...]
New Covid variant ‘worst one yet’ as South Africa travel ban to be imposed this week November 25, 2021 Travel restrictions with South Africa are to be introduced from Friday as UK experts have dubbed a new Covid variant the worst one so far. The UK Health Security Agency said that the variant – named B.1.1.529 – has a spike protein dramatically different to the one in the original coronavirus that Covid vaccines are [...]
Total number of Covid cases surpasses 10m as restrictions return to Europe November 25, 2021 UK surpasses 10m total Covid cases as one-third of care home residents haven’t had booster jab The total number of Covid cases in the UK has now hit 10m while many care home residents are yet to receive their third vaccine. Total cases since the start of the pandemic stand at 10,021,497, according to the [...]
Amazon to face UK protests on Black Friday while strikes planned in Europe November 25, 2021 UK Amazon workers and campaign groups are among those planning to protest against the tech firm’s treatment of workers on Black Friday, with strikes planned in other countries. Amazon employees in the US and several EU countries are planning to take action on one of the tech firm’s busiest days of the year. The action [...]
George at Asda launches treasure hunt for second-hand Gucci items November 25, 2021 Supermarket Asda has teamed up with vintage wholesaler PreLoved, ahead of the anticipated release of Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci. Some 30 exclusive pieces have been hidden across 50 Asda stores across the country, with shoppers encouraged to hunt for second-hand items. Pieces will be on sale for as little as £12. With the latest [...]
