UK job vacancies see biggest weekly rise in 2020 August 13, 2020 The number of online job adverts has risen according to new data, despite an increasing number of people being made redundant across the UK. The total volume of online job adverts saw its biggest weekly increase in 2020 between 31 July and 7 August, data from the Office of National Statistics has revealed. Job adverts [...]
More than one third of A-level results downgraded as Gavin Williamson comes under fire August 13, 2020 Around 35 per cent of A-level results have been downgraded by one grade, figures have revealed. The students affected will receive a lower grade than their teachers predicted due to the Joint Council for Qualifications standardising the results based on historical data. Despite this, exam watchdog Ofqual has said performance across the country has been [...]
Topps Tiles share price jumps on 2020 profit forecast following robust summer sales August 13, 2020 Topps Tiles share price rose by more than 13 per cent this morning after a trading update revealed it is expecting to make a “modest” profit in 2020 after a strong start to its final quarter. The tile specialist has seen a surge in demand since stores reopened at the start of July and has [...]
Coronavirus: R number rises in London but remains below 1 for England August 7, 2020 The R rate may have risen above 1 for the first time in London, according to new government data published today. The estimate of the rate of coronavirus infection over the past week has seen increases in several regions including the capital. The latest government update indicated that the R number in London is between [...]
Beirut explosion: Blast probe will consider possible ‘rocket or bomb’, says Lebanon president August 7, 2020 Lebanon’s president has said it is possible the Beirut explosion was caused by “a rocket or bomb”. Michel Aoun was speaking to the media on Friday after the number of casualties had risen to 154. A further 5,000 people have been injured. Aoun said an investigation would consider the possibility the explosion was caused by [...]
Hong Kong to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents August 7, 2020 Hong Kong is set to offer free voluntary coronavirus testing for all its residents as it bids to contain a resurgence of the virus. The plan, which was announced by leader Carrie Lam on Friday, will not be implemented for at least two weeks, but will enable citywide testing for the first time. It comes [...]
France could be next to join UK quarantine list as Sunak warns of travel ‘disruption’ August 7, 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned there is “always a risk of disruption to travel plans” as speculation that France could be added to the quarantine list grows. The number of Covid-19 infections in France has increased by more than 1,600 for a second consecutive day, returning to levels not seen since May. It comes just [...]
BP ready to offload gas and oil assets even if crude prices bounce back August 7, 2020 BP will look to sell a considerable portion of its oil and gas assets even if crude oil prices rebound from the crash caused by Covid-19. Moving forward, the FTSE 100 group wants to invest in more renewable energy – a strategy that was discussed at the company’s executives meeting in July, according to Reuters. [...]
Felipe Massa interview: Formula E star on life in Brazil under coronavirus lockdown and a disruptive season with Venturi Racing March 31, 2020 The health crisis currently gripping the globe has forced people from far and wide to put their life on pause — and for Felipe Massa it has been no different. Used to racing at speeds of more than 200kmph and jet-setting around the world to compete in Formula E, Massa’s life, too, has come to [...]
How sports teams are using technology to recreate group training sessions with players in isolation March 29, 2020 They may be miles apart and isolated in their homes, but footballers, rugby players and cricketers across the country are finding new ways to continue training together. Sportspeople left in limbo while their seasons are delayed indefinitely by the coronavirus pandemic are still staying in shape, as they have readily documented on social media. The [...]
