Business bodies warn that three-quarters of pubs, bars and casinos could go bust under new tier system December 1, 2020 The UK’s leading business bodies have slammed MPs’ decision to vote the new tier system in place from midnight tonight as the “nail in the coffin” for many businesses, warning that it will cause three-quarters of night-time venues to shut forever. The Prime Minister this evening fought off the largest Tory backbench rebellion in his [...]
Naked MEP leapt from window as Belgian police broke up lockdown-flouting sex party December 1, 2020 A naked MEP leapt from a window after police tried to break up a 25-strong orgy in Brussels for breaking the city’s coronavirus rules. József Szájer, a Hungarian MEP from Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party, said in a statement that he was “present” at the “private party” of diplomats on Friday night, which took place just [...]
Britain takes the lead in vaccine race as EU regulators delay safety assessments December 1, 2020 European regulators have pushed back formal safety assessments of the Pfizer/Biontech and Moderna vaccines, meaning vaccinations will not take place on the continent until next year. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) today said it planned to decide on whether to approve the vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech by 29 December, meaning distribution will [...]
Tier system may cause increase in chronic illness, government review finds November 30, 2020 Tougher restrictions under the new three-tier system may have a knock-on effect that could see a spike in “morbidity and mortality of certain long-term conditions”, a government review has found. In its analysis of the health and economic effects of the tier system, the government found that a modest rise in unemployment may exacerbate chronic [...]
Public may need immunity passport for ‘restaurants, bars, and cinemas’, says vaccine minister November 30, 2020 The government is looking at ways to enable businesses to establish whether customers have received a coronavirus vaccine before allowing them onto their premises, the vaccine minister has announced. Nadim Zahawi, the business minister who was appointed vaccine tsar over the weekend, told BBC Radio 4’s World at One: “We are looking at the technology, [...]
Heron Tower closed off following reports of suspicious package November 30, 2020 The City’s Heron Tower has been cordoned off as police carry out a controlled explosion following reports of a suspicious package. City of London police said a 200m cordon was placed around the skyscraper this morning, while nearby roads were closed. Heron Tower, located in one of the City’s busiest commuter regions, was initially evacuated [...]
Breaking: Booze banned in Welsh pubs from Friday November 30, 2020 Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes in Wales will be forced to close on Friday as the country tightens its national restrictions ahead of Christmas, first minister Mark Drakeford has announced. From 6pm on Friday, hospitality venues will be banned from serving alcohol at any point of day or night. Food will only be available via [...]
Exclusive: Government U-turns on claim that ’70 per cent’ of England’s PPE is made in the UK November 27, 2020 The government has made an apparent U-turn on claims that 70 per cent of England’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supply is made in the UK, following an admission that it does not hold any official figures on where PPE is manufactured, City A.M. can reveal. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) in September [...]
Breaking: UK’s coronavirus R rate falls below 1 November 27, 2020 The UK’s rate of reproduction has fallen to between 0.9 and 1, according to new figures, suggesting the pandemic is beginning to lose its grip across the country. The latest statistics mark a significant drop from an estimate of 1 to 1.1 last week. It means that on average every 10 people infected with coronavirus [...]
Hooked: UK and EU stuck in Brexit deadlock over fisheries November 27, 2020 “Significant divergences” remain between the UK and EU in Brexit trade deal talks, Michel Barnier said today, as the EU chief negotiator holds crunch talks over access to Britain’s fisheries. In-person negotiations between Barnier and UK envoy David Frost are set to resume in London this afternoon after a member of the EU team contracted [...]
