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.
West End calls for ‘tangible relief’ as footfall hit by Omicron messaging December 22, 2021 Footfall was down 27 per cent on 2019 levels in the West End yesterday, despite the crucial build up to Christmas. Although footfall was up 10 per cent compared with the previous week, businesses have struggled to see the Christmas shopping momentum they anticipated this year. The West End has been hit by messaging to [...]
Good Energy calls for government support as share price plummets amid soaring wholesale costs December 22, 2021 Good Energy's shares tumbled seven per cent on Wednesday, after it downgraded it profits guidance by £3m amid serious volatility in the industry.
London markets shake off Omicron fears as investors brace for Christmas break December 22, 2021 London markets have shaken off fears over the Omicron variant’s impact on the UK’s economic recovery from the pandemic as investors brace for the Christmas break. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index closed 0.61 per cent higher at 7,341.66 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned to the health of the [...]
New record: UK reports more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases in one day December 22, 2021 Britain has passed a grim milestone with more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases reported in a single day with Omicron driving the surge.
Austria introduces tougher restrictions for UK travellers December 22, 2021 After France and Germany, Austria has become the latest EU country to tighten restrictions for those coming from the UK. From Christmas Day, Britain will be classified as a virus variant region, meaning that travellers will need to quarantine for 10 days upon entering the country. People who are fully vaccinated and have received their [...]
Tighter Covid rules in Wales will take pubs ‘into sub-viable trading’ December 22, 2021 Additional Covid restrictions from Boxing Day “will only make matters worse” for pubs and restaurants, the Welsh hospitality sector has cautioned. UKHospitality Cymru has warned. No more than six people will be allowed to meet in a group in pubs, cinemas and restaurants from 26 December, it was announced on Wednesday. What’s more, two metre [...]
US law firm lets lawyers work from home indefinitely December 22, 2021 US law firm Quinn Emanuel have told lawyers they can “work from anywhere” indefinitely, according to reports. The announcement comes as competition among US law firms, to recruit and retain talent, intensifies. While the battle for talent has so far led to a bidding war with lucrative salary hikes, flexible working arrangements appear to be [...]
Three Christmas presents for a Cabinet that lacks political grip December 22, 2021 At this time of the year hapless members of the Cabinet, and even the Prime Minister himself, are entitled to some charity. We might usefully consider the gifts we would put under their trees on Christmas morning. Top of the list could well be both a Peloton and a deckchair. Sarah Healey, permanent secretary at [...]
Brits ‘substantially’ more likely to experience food shortages than EU neighbours December 22, 2021 Brits are “substantially” more likely to have experienced food shortages in recent weeks in comparison with the UK’s European neighbours, according to the latest figures. Some 56 per cent of the UK have been met with fewer options for food, clothing, certain toys and electronic devices, a study by YouGov has found, as the country’s [...]