Covid-19 UK: Minister admits £37billion Test and Trace is ‘not perfect’

No10 today leapt to the defence of Test and Trace after another study poked holes in the flawed £37billion system.   Apprenticeships and Skills minister Gillian Keegan admitted the programme was ‘not perfect’ and relied on people ‘doing the right thing’. But she dismissed criticisms of the contact-tracing regime, arguing it was ‘certainly a very effective system’ … Read more

FTSE 100 opens trading at six-month low after markets lost £37BILLION

FTSE 100 opens trading at SIX-MONTH low of 5,583 the day after markets lost £37BILLION amid fears coronavirus second wave will cause economic meltdown London market had topsy-turvy first 30 minutes as it rose, fell and rose again FTSE 100 index has not seen such low figures since it closed at 5,582 on April 6 … Read more

Boris announces £3.7billion drive to improve or rebuild 40 hospitals in England by 2030

Six projects already funded: Princess Alexandra Hospital – Harlow (East of England) – A new integrated, high tech healthcare campus to replace the aging Princess Alexandra Hospital. Watford General Hospital (East of England) – Rebuilding Watford General, including women & children’s services. Whipps Cross University Hospital – North East London (London) – A new hospital … Read more