UK to remain one of the top six global economies post-Covid, says CEBR report December 26, 2021 The UK will stay as one of the top six global economies for the next fifteen years, according to a new forecast published by the CEBR.
Yamal-Europe pipeline reports reverse flows for sixth day running as Europe’s energy crisis deepens December 26, 2021 The Yamal-Europe pipeline has been sending fuel eastwards for the sixth day running as fears over energy shortages this winter continue to rise.
Covid 19: First and second jabs surge as Omicron spreads across the UK December 26, 2021 Nearly a quarter of a million people came forward for their first jab in the run up to Christmas - a 46 per cent increase on the previous week.
Covid 19: People infected with Omicron up to 70 per cent less likely to need hospital care, says UK Health Security Agency December 23, 2021 People catching Omicron are 50-70 per cent less likely to need hospital care compared to other variants, according to The UK Health Security Agency.
Oil prices show signs of recovery after encouraging reports on Omicron variant December 23, 2021 Oil prices remain stable following multiple reports from the UK confirming the Omicron variant is milder than previous variants.
Diners stay away from restaurants as Omicron variant spreads across the UK December 23, 2021 People are staying away from restaurants in the run up to Christmas, according to the latest data from Open Table.
AstraZeneca vaccine booster effective against Omicron variant, suggests Oxford University study December 23, 2021 A booster jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine is effective against the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, according to Oxford University.
BHP terminates support agreement with Normont after withdrawing takeover offer December 23, 2021 BHP has ripped up its support agreement with Noront Resources after pulling out of a deal to acquire the nickel miner last week.
Energy groups push for government action as power prices reach record highs December 23, 2021 Energy UK is the latest industry voice calling for government support as the energy sector struggles with record wholesale gas prices.
Omicron: Risk of hospitalisation two-thirds lower, Scotland study suggests December 22, 2021 Early data from Scotland suggests Omicron is less likely to result in hospitalisations compared to Delta , says the University of Edinburgh.