From today: With Archer on form, England can show they’re the Twenty20 team to beat in South Africa November 27, 2020 I’m looking forward to seeing England in South Africa over the next fortnight, with a three-match Twenty20 series up first. This is about building for next year’s World T20 and, on paper, I’d certainly pick the tourists as favourites for the series, which starts in Cape Town on Friday. With fans still absent it’s not [...]
Manchester United: UK cyber spooks called in after ‘disruptive’ attack November 27, 2020 British cyber spooks have been called in to support Manchester United following a “disruptive” attack on its computer systems. The Premier League football club last week said it had been hacked, but did not believe any fan data had been compromised. It has reported the incident to the UK data watchdog and the National Cyber [...]
London Tier 2: City leaders breathe ‘sigh of relief’ but push for return to the office November 26, 2020 City leaders have welcomed the announcement that London will be placed into Tier 2 when lockdown lifts, but warned that the capital will only fully recover when the government outlines a clear policy on returning to work. Health secretary Matt Hancock today said London will join regions such as Liverpool and Suffolk on “high” alert [...]
Tier 2 dining: heated terraces to meet for a covid-safe meal November 26, 2020 As London is about to enter tier 2, next Wednesday, dining out with groups may seem like a thing of the past. Again. But don’t worry – there are plenty of places in London to eat outdoors, and these ones are comfortable despite the cold weather. Skylight Rooftop igloos It may be freezing outside, but [...]
London in tier 2: You can attend a Premier League match again November 26, 2020 London’s Premier League clubs will be allowed to have up to 2,000 people attend matches from next month, after the capital was placed into Tier 2 Covid restrictions. The new restrictions mean that fans can enter through the turnstiles at their favourite grounds from 3 December. Arsenal’s Europa League fixture against Rapid Vienna next Thursday [...]
Football’s coming home: Tier 2 London allowed to have fans at matches : CityAM November 26, 2020 London’s Premier League clubs will be allowed to have up to 2,000 people attend matches from next month, after the capital was placed into Tier 2 Covid restrictions.The new restrictions mean that fans can enter through the turnstiles at their favourite grounds from 3 December.Read more: Breaking: London to enter Tier 2 next WednesdayArsenal’s Europa [...]
Snakes and Ladders: Who is moving jobs in the City this week? November 25, 2020 Snakes and Ladders provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every Wednesday afternoon. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Firms are continuing to adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic as they vie to be in prime position to recover from the economic fallout of the crisis. This week, [...]
Fulham residents hit with matchday parking fees – even with no fans at Craven Cottage November 25, 2020 Tory MP Greg Hands has hit out at Fulham and Hammersmith Council for implementing matchday parking restrictions around Fulham FC’s Craven Cottage, despite there being no fans at games. The council is charging people £2.50 an hour to park in some areas around the Premier League club’s ground, with £80 fines given to cars parked [...]
Londoners pay ‘astonishing’ 30 per cent of UK’s capital gains tax November 25, 2020 Londoners pay nearly 30 per cent of the UK’s capital gains tax, with taxpayers in Kensington and Chelsea forking out the most, according to a new study. The research published this morning showed that London accounts for 29 per cent of the tax, despite being home to just 13 per cent of the UK’s population. [...]
PM confirms return of fans to live sport when lockdown lifts on 2 December November 23, 2020 Spectators will be allowed back to live sport when the second national lockdown is lifted in England next week. Prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed today that up to 4,000 fans will be able to attend sport outdoors in low-risk Tier 1 areas. Up to 2,000 will be able to attend outdoor sport in Tier 2 [...]