Criticism of companies who have chosen to stay open during the coronavirus lockdown is being fuelled by people who ‘hate the private sector’, claims business minister. Conservative minister Nadhim Zahawi showed his support for firms who continue to trade, calling for damage to the UK economy to be ‘minimised’ and dismissing ‘unfair criticism’ of bosses. He wrote … Read more
Anyone who thinks this is no time to consider buying or selling a home with the country in lockdown and estate agents’ offices shut, should think again — and head for their laptop. Thousands of estate agents have accelerated plans to use digital technology to show off homes to buyers who they hope will remain … Read more
Business finds its heart by offering support and rallying to create products in fight against Covid-19 By Francesca Washtell and Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 26 March 2020 Businesses are ‘rediscovering their social conscience’ by rallying to offer support and to create products to … Read more
A former Hilton Hotel manager who ran an ‘extreme’ bondage chemsex business in his apartment has been jailed for six years and eight months. Flavien Cortes, 38, made at least £30,000 from his ‘life of hedonism’ while working as a masseuse from his flat in Soho between 2018 and January this year. Police found a … Read more
The Government’s small business coronavirus rescue loans were launched today, but some entrepreneurs say they are confused as to whether they can get help. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme was announced in the Budget and beefed up last week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to sums of up to £5million, and is available through the British … Read more
A former Hilton Hotel manager who ran an ‘extreme’ bondage chemsex business in his apartment has been jailed for six years and eight months. Flavien Cortes, 38, made at least £30,000 from his ‘life of hedonism’ while working as a masseuse from his flat in Soho between 2018 and January this year. Police found a … Read more
Fears over £350bn virus bailout: Business groups warn many large firms may not be eligible for BoE’s loan scheme By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 23 March 2020 | Updated: 22:09 GMT, 23 March 2020 Thousands of businesses are facing an uncertain future as cracks appear in the Government’s £350billion bailout … Read more
American Airlines’ new amenity kit for first and business class ‘unboxed’ (and the toiletries inside mean it’s good news for chapped lips and sore hands) The bespoke kits are by Los Angeles-based luxury leather accessory company This is Ground There’s ‘pH-optimal, silicone-free hand and face creams rich in essential fatty acids that boost repair’ American … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
London remained open for business today, with many shops and cafes operating as normal and attracting a steady stream of customers amid confusion over Boris Johnson’s 12-week shutdown. Britons were yesterday told to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres as part of advice to avoid non-essential travel and contact with others, but because none have not been … Read more