Future of Channel Four is under threat as it faces ‘biblical’ cash crisis after a sharp decline in advertising revenue – and a lack of big hits Channel’s budget was cut by £150 million, with £10 million left for rest of 2020 One broadcasting insider has said the channel will have to fight for its … Read more
As we emerge tentatively from lockdown, it is difficult to know what the future will look like and which businesses will thrive. So who better to ask than futurists, the experts who make it their business to try to find out? While their exotic job title may conjure up images of tarot cards and crystal … Read more
Emmerdale became the first British soap to resume filming as it began a ‘phased return’ on Wednesday, ITV revealed on Thursday. And The Sun have reported that some stars from the soap and Coronation Street are concerned that they will be dropped from the show due to the coronavirus crisis. A celebrity agent speaking to … Read more
Sir Paul’s intervention came as Boris Johnson’s (pictured today) Government faces increasing pressure over its handling of the pandemic A Nobel Prize-winning scientist tore into Boris Johnson‘s leadership during the coronavirus crisis today, claiming it was not clear ‘who is actually in charge of the decisions’. Sir Paul Nurse said Britain has been left on … Read more
Test ALL care home residents and staff every week or coronavirus crisis in the sector will continue to burn, says boss of one of UK’s largest providers Sam Monaghan, chief executive of MHA, said routine testing was only solution Results from Government pilot found 20 out of 28 MHA homes had infected staff At least … Read more
Lockdown breakdown: Fears coronavirus crisis could go ‘back to square one’ amid evidence Britons have been bending the rules for WEEKS with nearly a FIFTH having met up with family and friends in parks Health Secretary Matt Hancock urged nation to stick with lockdown restrictions He said ‘let’s not go back to square one’ amid … Read more
Ministers have pledged to spend a massive £124billion to deal with the effects of the coronavirus crisis, the spending watchdog has revealed. The National Audit Office warned that the Government could lose large amounts of money through fraud and error if it was not wary of the risks. Its report found that ministers made more … Read more
Credit checker Experian was the top riser on the FTSE 100 yesterday despite warning turnover could be about to dip. It was barely affected by the coronavirus crisis in the most recent financial year, which ended on March 31. Revenues jumped 7 per cent to £4.3billion, while profits fell 2 per cent to £770million. Credit checker Experian … Read more
The Film Academy is considering postponing the 2021 Oscars amid the ongoing pandemic, after rules were relaxed to allow streamed films to be considered. The 93rd Academy Awards were set to take place on February 28 2021. But multiple sources have claimed that the ABC telecast of the Oscars will be moved to a different date, yet … Read more
First-time buyers looking to get on the property ladder following the coronavirus crisis may face a £12,000 gap in their finances as banks offer only high-deposit mortgages. The Government reopened the housing market last week after it was effectively shut down in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But because of fears of a … Read more