The NHS‘ flagship test and trace system tracked down less than half of positive patients’ ‘contacts’ in the first three days of its launch, figures suggested last night. A leaked report claimed that virus sufferers had provided details of 4,634 people they might have infected, of whom just 1,749 were texted or emailed. The Department … Read more
MARKET REPORT: Primark owner Associated British Foods soars as restrictions are lifted on ‘non-essential’ stores By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 1 June 2020 Primark’s owner was cheered by investors yesterday as it became the latest major chain to announce reopening plans. In line … Read more
Sara Davison, aka The Divorce Coach Sara Davison, aka The Divorce Coach, shares her tips on how to avoid divorce and relationship breakdown amid the Covid-19 crisis: BE KIND: This may sound basic but it’s a fundamental foundation and one to keep reminding yourself of when tensions mount. Make an agreement now to keep being … Read more
Dealmaking appears to be returning to the property sector as investors look to bag a bargain during the market slump. Shares in shopping centre owner British Land climbed 2.5 per cent, or 10.1p, to 407.3p after Canadian investment firm Brookfield Asset Management snapped up a 7.3 per cent stake. Traders also welcomed the news that … Read more
Government plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children are ‘unscientific’ and ‘discriminatory’, a report claims. Ministers have proposed making it illegal to sell the ultra-caffeinated products to under-18s amid fears they are damaging to health. Campaigners say the ‘dangerous’ combination of high levels of caffeine and sugar help fuel obesity, bad behaviour … Read more
The FTSE 100 hit an 11-week high as hopes that normality is in sight put a rocket under travel and engineering shares. London’s premier index rose 1.3 per cent, or 76.49 points, to close at 6144.25. The gains mean it has climbed 23 per cent from depths it plunged to in March, when markets were engulfed … Read more
The bell finally tolled for Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer as the company confirmed his ousting yesterday. The announcement came after two days of media reports saying just as much – and almost as many years of pain for investors. For though Palmer was once credited with leading the car maker’s recovery after taking the … Read more
A white woman has been caught on camera calling cops and telling them an African American man was threatening her life after he simply asked her to put her dog on a leash in New York’s Central Park on Monday. Amy Cooper, 41, has since apologized and has been placed on administrative leave from her … Read more
Airline stocks were soaring after Brexit was pushed back to the end of October. The new deadline, which prevents Britain from leaving the EU with No Deal today, helped brush away fears that Brexit uncertainty might deter the UK’s holidaymakers from booking their summer escape to the Costa del Sol. Travel agent Tui jumped by … Read more
Diabetes increases risk of early death: New report shows Britons with the Type 2 form of the disease are 50 per cent more likely to pass away prematurely Britons with the type 2 form are 50 per cent more likely to die prematurely Those with the type 1 form – an incurable disease – the risk … Read more