Ollie Phillips: I still think they’re poor, but belligerent Wales can beat fragile England – even without a Principality Stadium crowd February 26, 2021 Don’t underestimate the magnitude of Wales v England in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday. With France’s position uncertain due to a Covid-19 outbreak, this is a big match in the context of the title and, for Wales, possibly a Grand Slam. And anyway, this is Wales v England: a great clash full of [...]
Volatility strikes again – markets take overnight battering, though is rebound already on cards? February 26, 2021 Bitcoin is now looking down the barrel of only its third double digit weekly loss in the last 11 months - but is a rebound already on the cards?
Last anti-HS2 protestor removed from Euston Square Gardens tunnel February 26, 2021 The last anti-HS2 protestors have been safely removed from a tunnel underneath Euston Square Gardens, the rail firm said today. After three protestors left the tunnel yesterday, the final activist departed today, after 31 days underground. In total, nine people had hidden in the tunnel system, which had been dug in secret and was first [...]
Porsche 911 Carrera S review: why the manual gearbox still matters February 26, 2021 The Porsche 911 is one of the few sports cars still offering a traditional manual gearbox. Is it better than the paddle-shift PDK?
Hospitality sector ‘facing cash crunch’ without further support February 26, 2021 One in five businesses in the UK hospitality sector could run out of cash in the next week unless more emergency support is confirmed, the industry has warned. In a letter to the government, more than 200 hospitality firms warned they faced a “truly perilous” situation with months of continued restrictions ahead. Prime Minister Boris [...]
Pfizer Covid vaccine reduces transmission after one dose, study finds February 26, 2021 A single dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine could significantly reduce the risk of transmission, results of a UK study found on Friday. Researchers analysed results from thousands of Covid tests carried out each week as part of hospital screenings for healthcare staff in Cambridge. The vaccine, developed in partnership with BioNTech, could cut the [...]
FTSE 100 falls as bond sell-off knocks equities February 26, 2021 The FTSE 100 fell this morning as equities were hit by a global sell-off in bonds due to growing concerns about rising inflation. London’s blue chip index was down 0.5 per cent at 6,618 points, along with the FTSE 250, which also fell 0.5 per cent. Despite the fall, the FTSE 100 is still set [...]
EU likely to grant the City limited equivalence, says French minister February 26, 2021 The EU may grant the City limited access to its financial services market to allow the UK to do business across the bloc, a French minister has said. A minister close to Emmanuel Macron, Clement Beaune said Brussels may be able to grant limited equivalence by the middle of the year. Speaking to Bloomberg he [...]
Insurer RSA posts profit growth ahead of £7.2bn takeover deal February 26, 2021 Insurance group RSA posted a double-digit rise in profit for 2020 ahead of its £7.2bn takeover by a consortium of Canadian and Danish buyers. RSA, which owns brands including More Than, reported operating profit of £751m, up 15 per cent year on year. Group underwriting profit also jumped 36 per cent to a record high [...]
Sainsbury’s workers welcome third pandemic bonus and pay rises February 26, 2021 Sainsbury’s is set to award its staff with a third bonus and pay rises for keeping shops stocked throughout the pandemic, the supermarket chain said this morning. The group has also announced a pay rise, which forms part of a 24 per cent increase in wages for store staff over the last five years. Following [...]
