Matt Hancock praises behaviour of ‘vast majority’ on ‘super Saturday’ July 5, 2020 Health secretary Matt Hancock has lauded the behaviour of the “vast majority” of people in England who went out to celebrate the reopening of pubs and restaurants yesterday. Scenes of city centres busy with revellers were captured across England yesterday in what was widely dubbed as “super Saturday”. Concerns were raised by some that social [...]
For the sake of our economy and our culture, we need to save London’s theatres July 3, 2020 Tomorrow, large parts of London’s economy will start to reopen. Pubs and restaurants will fling wide their doors, hotels will begin to welcome guests, and museums and art galleries will once more be open for business. But not all of London will be switching back into gear. Live performances are still banned, placing immense pressure [...]
Pubs to unlock doors from 6am for 4 July reopening July 3, 2020 Pubs in England will be allowed to reopen from 6am tomorrow morning, the government has confirmed. Downing Street said most of its latest eased lockdown measures, such as reducing social distancing from 2m to “one metre plus”, will come into effect at midnight. Punters are being encouraged to pre-book tables ahead of their visit to [...]
Trump criticised for crowded Mount Rushmore rally as coronavirus cases spike July 3, 2020 US President Donald Trump is set to mark his 4 July celebrations with a fireworks demonstration at Mount Rushmore, despite concerns about crowds gathering with little to no social distancing rules. Thousands will be celebrate alongside the president, which will be the first fireworks display held at Mount Rushmore since 2009 because of environmental concerns. [...]
Super Saturday: The pubs, bars and restaurants reopening in the City July 3, 2020 It’s been eerily quiet in the City over the past few months, but things are starting to come back to life. Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement last week that England is set to emerge from its “national hibernation,” some of the City’s pubs, restaurants and bars will open their doors for the first time [...]
Super Saturday: 11 London pubs to visit as capital reopens July 3, 2020 We know Soho is opening up with pedestrianised streets, but what else is happening this weekend around the capital? Well, there’s plenty of London pubs and bars reopening, if you’re in need of a post-lockdown drink. If you’re looking for inspiration, City A.M. takes a very brief look at options – but for goodness’ sake, just [...]
Boris Johnson: UK through the worst of it but ‘let’s not blow it now’ July 3, 2020 Boris Johnson has said the UK is through the worst of the coronavirus pandemic but said: “Let’s not blow it now, folks”. The Prime Minister spoke ahead of the easing of lockdown restrictions in England, and urged Brits to “enjoy summer sensibly”. Pubs, bars and restaurants will open their doors for the first time in [...]
The City View: Sir Martin Sorrell on why Boris is in trouble if unemployment bounces July 3, 2020 In today’s episode of The City View, advertising giant Sir Martin Sorrell talks to City A.M.’s Andy Silvester about the economic recovery, leading a company through these difficult times and the acceleration of the shift to digital. He also offers his views on the response of firms to increased awareness of racial inequality, the US [...]
Young people face economic ‘scarring’ from Covid, says top think tank July 3, 2020 The coronavirus recession has dealt a double blow to young people in the UK, who are more likely to have lost their jobs amid the lockdown and now face bleak career prospects, a leading think tank has warned. New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) today said the carnage in the hospitality and [...]
Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia owner cuts 1,900 jobs as it collapses into administration July 2, 2020 The owner of high street restaurant chains Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia has collapsed into administration and slashed 1,900 jobs, as the hospitality sector continues to feel the strain of the pandemic. Ninety one of Casual Dining Group’s restaurant outlets will close with immediate effect, slashing 1,900 of the firm’s 6,000 staff in the process. [...]