Railway workers could strike over government plans for an ‘army’ of volunteers handing out free masks on the London Underground. Wearing face coverings on public transport will be mandatory by June 15, but the RMT union says the volunteer policy, announced by transport secretary Grant Shapps, was made without consulting staff and is considering taking … Read more
Two thirds of dentists in England will not reopen next week as the majority look to welcome patients back by the end of June. The government said practices could open their doors from Monday but some will not due to a lack of personal protective equipment and not enough time to prepare. Just 36 per cent … Read more
Quarantine plan for holidaymakers could be scrapped by July if travel industry bosses can devise safe alternative within three weeks Priti Patel asked bosses to come up with ‘innovative solutions’ in a video meeting It opened up a slim prospect of foreign holidays re-starting as early as June 29 Travel firms have condemned the quarantine … Read more
Every young person will be given a shot at an apprenticeship, Boris Johnson revealed yesterday. The Prime Minister announced he intends to keep making major interventions to support the economy as the recession starts to bite. He is targeting the younger generation for fear they could spend years out of work. ‘I am afraid tragically … Read more
Landlords rage over Travelodge plan to slash costs and protect jobs by paying less rent By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 3 June 2020 | Updated: 22:36 BST, 3 June 2020 Travelodge has confirmed it is going ahead with a controversial plan to slash costs and protect the jobs of its … Read more
The FTSE 100 has rallied to its highest level in three months as downtrodden travel stocks continue a comeback. The blue-chip index pulled further away from its coronavirus lows, rising 2.6 per cent, or 162.27 points, to 6382.41. The Footsie has now gained 28 per cent since late March but remains down 15 per cent this year. … Read more
Heathrow’s chief railed against the quarantine place today warning there is a danger of the ‘health pandemic becoming an unemployment pandemic’. Home Secretary Priti Patel today insisted that a 14-day quarantine for UK arrivals is ‘essential to save lives’ – but confessed it would hit businesses hard. She defied a significant Conservative revolt to tell … Read more
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told reporters Wednesday he was opposed to invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act to send the U.S. military to impose control of cities – even as the president talked tough on Twitter and ordered an infantry battalion to Washington, D.C. Esper made the public statement of opposition to the idea after … Read more
Rick Stein takes an axe to his restaurant empire with plan to close several eateries as business continues to struggle during lockdown Celebrity chef Rick Stein and ex-wife draw up plan to close several restaurants The multi-millionaire chef’s firm shut up shop at start of coronavirus lockdown As virus struck firm told staff: ‘We cannot afford … Read more
Quarter of British manufacturers say they plan to lay off workers in next six months By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:20 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 22:20 BST, 31 May 2020 One quarter of British manufacturers say they plan to lay off workers in the next six months. The figure has … Read more