Omicron fears set in at British firms as UK economy hurtles toward contraction December 21, 2021 Omicron fears are embedding into British businesses in a sign that the UK economy is headed for a period of contraction, reveals a new study released today. Business confidence dropped to 32 per cent in early December, down from 40 per cent in just a matter of days from late November, according to Lloyds Bank. [...]
Not happening: Sadiq Khan cancels New Year’s Eve events in central London as Omicron cases surge December 21, 2021 As cases of the Omicron Covid variant in the capital surge, London’s New Year’s Eve celebration event in Trafalgar Square will not take place this year, it was announced this evening. London mayor Sadiq Khan has said the event, which was set to be open to around 6,500 key workers and members of the public, [...]
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.
YouTube TV reaches deal to restore Disney channels after blackout December 20, 2021 Alphabet's YouTube began restoring access to Disney channels on its platform yesterday, after the companies reached a distribution agreement to end a two-day blackout in the US.
Big Sport Quiz of 2021: How much do you remember? December 20, 2021 From teenagers sweeping to Grand Slam tennis titles to England reaching a major football final, an Olympic Games like no other and the introduction of a brand new cricket competition, it has been a hugely eventful year in sport. Off the field it has been just as transformative, with private equity and, increasingly, cryptocurrency and [...]
Russia ‘will survive’ if kicked out of SWIFT system, says VTB chief executive December 19, 2021 Russia's financial system would to cope even if it was disconnected from the SWIFT payments system, says VTB Bank's chief executive.
Piers Corbyn arrested after encouraging people to burn down MPs’ offices December 19, 2021 The Metropolitan Police have arrested Piers Corbyn after he called for MPs' offices during a speech at an anti-lockdown rally yesterday.
Fast-fashion giant Missguided edges closer to a rescue deal December 19, 2021 Fashion retailer Missguided is on the cusp of a rescue deal, after a challenging pandemic period for the fast-fashion machine.
Case dismissed: Downing Street in disarray as head of parties inquiry quits December 18, 2021 Simon Case will no longer lead the investigation into Downing Street parties last Christmas after reports his own office held one.
F1 governing body say controversy damaging image of sport December 16, 2021 F1’s governing body, the FIA, will conduct an “analysis and clarification exercise” as they admit the fallout following Sunday’s race is “tarnishing the image of the championship”. The body said on Wednesday that outgoing president Jean Todt had proposed further discussions so drivers and teams can have better clarification next season. In the season-ending finale [...]