‘There’s every chance of getting a deal’: Boris Johnson boosts hopes of a Brexit breakthrough in EU trade talks as deadline looms Prime Minister ditched his warning that No Deal is most likely Brexit outcome MPs and peers will rise for the Christmas recess today but could be recalled Government has drafted plans to fast-track … Read more
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on Britain’s air transport industry, hospitality and London’s role as one of the world’s great entrepot cities. Traffic at Heathrow plunged 88 per cent year-on-year in November to 747,000. Last year, 81m passengers went through the airport. The owners – Spain’s Ferrovial, the Qatar Investment Authority et al – have … Read more
Chaos as banks shut expats’ accounts amid fears over restrictions after Brexit transition ends on January 1 UK banks will have to abide by new rules after the end of Brexit transition period They will lose EU ‘passporting’ rights from Dec 31, prompting service shake-up Banks have told British expats in Europe that their accounts … Read more
Is a white Christmas on the way? ‘Polar ice bomb’ looms with temperatures set to plummet as low as minus 7C on the big day Met Office predicts that between December 16 and 25 there will be mixture of showers and bright spells Blustery showers potentially falling as snow could mean wintery conditions are confined … Read more
Business leaders were sweating last night as the prospects of a No Deal Brexit increased dramatically. Top bosses urged ministers to ‘leave no stone unturned in search of a deal’. It came as bank Morgan Stanley dealt another blow to Britain’s post-Brexit prospects, becoming the latest Wall Street lender to shift chunks of its assets … Read more
BT staff head for national strike – as new Winter of Discontent looms: Rolls-Royce, British Gas and BA also face strife over cuts in pay and jobs By Harriet Dennys And Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 23:43 GMT, 5 December 2020 Thousands of BT employees are … Read more
Bank of England to print an extra £100bn worth of cash as double-dip recession looms By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 4 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 4 November 2020 The Bank of England is set to step up its money printing programme by another £100billion today as Britain careers … Read more
Shoppers at Marks & Spencer can now jump the lockdown supermarket queue by booking a timed slot to enter the chain’s food halls. With lockdown two starting on Thursday amid plunging temperatures, dismal scenes of supermarket queues and already booked out online delivery slots look set to become all too familiar once again. Dubbed ‘Sparks … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing a Tory rebellion but is set to win a vote for a second ‘economically destructive’ lockdown with the help of Labour to impose new curbs that will shut gyms, pubs, restaurants and shops from midnight. The vote on a second lockdown is expected to be a comfortable win for the Government, … Read more
Diners rush to bars and restaurants to enjoy the ‘last supper’ as second coronavirus lockdown looms Establishments told to close from Thursday unless operating a takeaway service Restaurants and bars have seen a surge in customer numbers as lockdown looms Recent announcement was met with enthusiasm to embrace whatever is allowed By Raven Saunt For Mailonline … Read more