More than half of London businesses ‘are not prepared’ for local lockdown October 13, 2020 Almost 60 per cent of London businesses have no plan in place for a local lockdown, according to new research, as the London mayor today warned the capital could see tighter restrictions within the next few days. Only 41 per cent of companies in the capital currently have a plan in place to deal with [...]
The mayor must speak up for ambitious Londoners and for businesses — not call for further restrictions October 13, 2020 Sadiq Khan is arguably under more scrutiny — and subject to some of the harshest criticism — than any politician in the country. Much of it is unfair. London remains a city with an illusion of a mayor, rather than one with the power to make decisions for the good of the city and its [...]
Sadiq Khan says new London Covid restrictions this week are ‘inevitable’ October 13, 2020 Sadiq Khan has said new Covid restrictions in London are now “inevitable” just a day after the capital was put into the lowest risk category by the government. Khan said today that all the vital indicators show London is certain to be put into the tier two category within days, meaning the capital would be [...]
UK taxes could rise by more than £40bn, says IFS October 13, 2020 The UK is set for years of higher debt and taxes as it recovers from the dual hit of the pandemic and Brexit, according to a leading think tank. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) published its annual Green Budget in association with investment bank Citi today, and warned that taxes will have to rise [...]
Coronavirus: London escapes new restrictions, but City Hall says it won’t last October 12, 2020 London will not have any new Covid restrictions imposed on it, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson today outlined a new three-tier alert system. However, Sadiq Khan has warned this could change within days. London will be put into the lowest level category, medium risk, meaning that the current restrictions will remain the same. Read more: [...]
Consumers satisfied with pub and restaurant safety, sector insists ahead of new restrictions October 12, 2020 Most consumers have been satisfied with safety measures in pubs, bars and restaurants since lockdown lifted, the hospitality sector insisted ahead of new restrictions expected to be announced this evening. A survey of more than 200,000 customers found that 86 per cent were satisfied with precautions put in place and 88 per cent were pleased [...]
NHS boss: More in hospital with Covid now than when first lockdown began October 12, 2020 More people are now in hospital with Covid than when Boris Johnson announced the first lockdown in March, according to the boss of NHS England. Stephen Powis said during a live briefing today that A&E admissions are at their highest in Liverpool and that the North West has seen a seven-fold increase in Covid hospital [...]
Mayor warns London faces new restrictions ‘very soon’ October 12, 2020 London mayor Sadiq Khan has warned that the capital faces fresh lockdown restrictions “very soon” to quell a rapid rise in infections. Khan said it is “highly likely” that Londoners will face further measures to stem the spread of the virus ”because cases are rising so quickly across the city”. It comes as the number [...]
Government set to unveil new UK coronavirus restrictions October 12, 2020 The UK government is today expected to announce a raft of new restrictions to tackle the growing second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The Prime Minister will unveil a three-tier system designed to simplify the UK’s local lockdown restrictions. Leaders from the Liverpool City Region said last night that it will be placed in the [...]
Covid: Robert Jenrick does not rule out banning outside mixing October 11, 2020 Housing secretary Robert Jenrick would not rule out a potential ban on outside mixing this morning as Covid cases continue to rise. When asked today if there would be a ban on people meeting outside, Jenrick said “he couldn’t say” and that people should “wait to see what the PM says” on further restrictions. Daily [...]