Sir Keir Starmer urges government to publish their lockdown exit strategy this week – but insists his Labour party will back extending restrictions when they are reviewed on Thursday Labour leader said ministers should publish lockdown exit strategy this week Sir Keir Starmer said his party would back extension of restrictions on Thursday But he … Read more
Norwegian government uses cellular data tracking users’ movements to model the potential spread of coronavirus and anticipate what parts of the country will need medical supplies Norway is using cellular data to track the movements of people in groups of 20 The movement data is used to predict where COVID-19 flare-ups might occur Cell provider … Read more
Patients suffering from coronavirus can safely take ibuprofen to ease the symptoms of the infection, a Government panel of experts has concluded. Claims had spread online and among the scientific community that the painkiller could weaken the immune system’s attempts to battle the virus. Last month, the NHS even removed advice for people to use the painkilling … Read more
Chinese retailers ban popular Nintendo game Animal Crossing: New Horizons after players use it to organize virtual protests against Xi Jinping and the World Health Organization Chinese retailers have removed listings for Animal Crossing: New Horizons The bans come after activist groups used the game to organize protests Protests included a mock funder for president … Read more
Economy ground to halt ahead of election: Government set to borrow £100bn more than expected over next five years By Hugo Duncan for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 16 December 2019 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 December 2019 Political uncertainty ahead of the General Election has left the economy facing its worst month for … Read more
Ministers faced fresh calls to publish their exit strategy for the coronavirus lockdown today. The former bank of England Governor Lord King said that a ‘trial and error’ reopening of schools and some businesses should be considered to help re-start the economy. The crossbench peer called for the Government to be clear about the obstacles … Read more
We all understand why the Government’s daily briefings are necessary – both to give the latest news and to reinforce key public safety messages. However, I am beginning to feel their purpose has got lost. They are becoming little more than a daily Sermon on the Mount, offering scant new information and, worse, often delivering … Read more
We all understand why the Government’s daily briefings are necessary – both to give the latest news and to reinforce key public safety messages. However, I am beginning to feel their purpose has got lost. They are becoming little more than a daily Sermon on the Mount, offering scant new information and, worse, often delivering … Read more
Government demands its money back from China after 3.5 million antibody tests it purchased were found to be faulty The Government wants its money back for millions of antibody tests from China Department of Health says no finger-prick tests passed accuracy checks It comes as governments rejected Chinese equipment to fight the coronavirus Learn more … Read more
Government demands its money back from China after 3.5 million antibody tests it purchased were found to be faulty The Government wants its money back for millions of antibody tests from China Department of Health says no finger-prick tests passed accuracy checks It comes as governments rejected Chinese equipment to fight the coronavirus Learn more … Read more