Oil prices collapse as Omicron sweeps across globe December 20, 2021 Oil prices slid today as traders dumped holdings on fears the rapid spread of Omicron will severely curb demand for the commodity. The world’s leading international benchmarks, WTI and Brent Crude, collapsed 5.14 per cent and 4.45 per cent respectively. Concern that major oil consuming countries are headed for tougher restrictions on economic activity to [...]
Last Minute Xmas gifts: Singleton X Biscuit Boutique December 20, 2021 If you’re stuck for gift ideas, this culinary match made in heaven could be for you. Matching fine scotch with excellent confectionary, The Singleton x Biscuit boutique is one of our top gift picks of the year. The Singleton 12 Year Old is a delightful, fruity single malt, with buttery hazelnuts, baked apples, and blackberries, [...]
UK reports 8,044 cases of Omicron variant, bringing total to over 45k infections December 20, 2021 Another 91,743 Covid cases have been reported in the UK today, including 8,044 cases of the Omicron variant. The number of cases is almost 9,000 higher than yesterday, bucking a trend where Monday’s figure is normally lower due to a delay in data reporting across the weekend. The total number of Omicron cases in the [...]
Theatres and museums shut as Covid fears mount December 20, 2021 The Natural History Museum and Edinburgh Castle, as well as three other national attractions, have closed this week due to the surge in Omicron cases.
UK set to bring in new COVID restrictions after Christmas December 20, 2021 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may introduce new restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant after Christmas, the Times and other media reported on Monday.
Premier League rejects calls to pause fixtures amid rising Covid-19 rates December 20, 2021 Premier League clubs have rejected calls to postpone a round of fixtures despite an increasing number of teams being hit by Covid-19 outbreaks. English top-flight teams met today to discuss the potential move after six of 10 games in the division were called off over the weekend. It means the matches scheduled for 28, 29 [...]
One in three nightclubs fear imminent closure without government aid as sector faces Omicron ‘death sentence’ December 20, 2021 One third of nightlife businesses are afraid they will close within a month, without urgent government support, as ministers mull further measures this week. One fifth of firms fear they could lose their entire workforce without more financial aid, according to a survey of more than 500 venues by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). [...]
Good Morning Britain axes Christmas holiday shows as Covid cases surge December 20, 2021 Good Morning Britain has cancelled its shows in the lead up to Christmas as Covid cases climb in the UK.
In the journey of learning to live with Covid-19, our businesses need support December 20, 2021 For many City shops, restaurants and pubs, the new work from home advice has cancelled Christmas. These are dark winter days for businesses who were expecting this period to be their busiest time. But the faster we all get jabbed, the quicker we can get back to the office. All eligible City workers need to [...]
Most UK adults think Boris Johnson will not be prime minister by the end of 2022 December 20, 2021 Most adults in the UK think it likely that Boris Johnson will not be prime minister by the end of 2022, according to an opinion poll published by Ipsos Mori today.