Putting 4.5million people in the North West under tough new lockdown measures because of a spike in coronavirus cases was a ‘rash’ decision, according to leading experts. Ministers last week announced people from different homes in Greater Manchester, and swathes of Lancashire and West Yorkshire would be banned from meeting each other inside their homes … Read more
Gym and sports shop empire DW Sports plunges into administration putting 1,700 roles at risk as it becomes latest victim of COVID jobs bloodbath Fitness empire DW Sports expected to appoint insolvency specialists on Monday Its income was wiped out by the closure of stores and gyms during the pandemic DW had 73 gyms and … Read more
‘Having half a tonne of meat on board is dangerous’: Capacity on Venice gondolas reduced due to ‘overweight’ tourists putting the vessels at risk of flooding On smaller boats, only five passengers will be allowed onboard, down from six Larger gondolas that cross the Grand Canal will have a limit of 12, down from 14 … Read more
Conservationists are being forced to clean up after inconsiderate Britons who flock to beauty spots and camp overnight but refuse to tidy up after themselves. As lockdown restrictions have eased in the UK, many people have taken camper vans or tents into the countryside with friends as a form of impromptu staycation. However, as camp … Read more
Leading firms were urged yesterday to forgo millions of pounds in Government bonuses for putting furloughed staff back to work. Business leaders and MPs said that the public funds should be claimed only by companies in dire straits. Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Homes and Redrow said they will not be claiming payouts under the £9billion Job … Read more
Sir Richard Branson to stump up £200m as part of a £1bn plan to prop up Virgin Atlantic without taxpayers’ money By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:56 BST, 12 July 2020 | Updated: 22:24 BST, 12 July 2020 Sir Richard Branson will stump up £200m as part of a £1billion plan to … Read more
North Korea warns Britain will be ‘made to pay the price’ for putting two of its state ministries on sanctions list A North Korean official said they ‘strongly condemn and reject the UK’s daring to impose sanctions’ Dominic Raab announced sanctions against those accused of human rights abuses Sanctions are on four nations: Russia, Saudi … Read more
Is your local John Lewis closing? Ailing department store chain shutting eight stores for good putting 1,300 jobs at risk as it battles dwindling footfall and profits Stricken department store chain closing in Birmingham and Watford Other smaller outlets at Heathrow and St Pancras also being shut for good 1,300 jobs at risk of being lost … Read more
Airborne diseases are those where germs from a person’s breathe, sneeze or cough can linger in the air and travel because the droplets are very small in size. Aerosols are so small and can linger in the air for longer and travel further. They include tiny particles like smoke, which can stay airborne for up to … Read more
Pret a Manger is to axe 30 stores putting 1,000 jobs at risk as it becomes it becomes the latest victim of Britain’s High Street bloodbath during the coronavirus crisis The UK coffee chain is looking to ‘reduce headcount across remaining UK shops’ Pret said this was ‘to reflect lower footfall, rental costs and new … Read more