Let’s use local shops and save our vital national champions, says boss of software giant Sage By Steve Hare For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:28 BST, 9 May 2020 | Updated: 10:20 BST, 10 May 2020 Steve Hare is the chief executive of Sage The Covid-19 pandemic is, first and foremost, a human crisis. … Read more
A huge swathe of coronavirus documents used by the Government to battle to pandemic have yet to be published to avoid ‘unnecessary confusion’ of the public, the Government claimed today. Some 16 documents from Special Advisory Group on Emergencies (Sage) meetings since February were released this morning, taking the total to 28. But according to … Read more
Selectively lifting lockdown measures could lead to resentment and anger among left-behind groups, an ‘alternative SAGE’ panel of experts warned today. Boris Johnson is expected on Thursday to announce the UK’s lockdown has been renewed before using an address to the nation on Sunday to set out how he intends to ease restrictions. Decisions on … Read more
The membership of the secretive committee which has been advising the Government on its handling of coronavirus was finally made public today. The names of those who sit on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) had not previously been published on security and independence grounds. But this morning the Government bowed to mounting pressure and … Read more
Sage revealed: Names of 50 scientists advising the Government on coronavirus FINALLY made public – as a member DENIES mounting claims that it has bowed to pressure from ministers Sir David King is convening ‘independent’ rival body to SAGE on coronavirus Ex-science adviser said he believe the group bowed to pressure from ministers Wellcome Trust … Read more
Being fat triggers a ‘troublesome’ immune response to COVID-19, scientists fear. Scientists advising Government ministers are exploring potential underlying mechanisms that could increase the risk of death for obese patients. According to data from intensive care units, people of a healthy weight make up a minority of critically ill COVID-19 patients. Almost three quarters are carrying … Read more
Former chief scientific adviser sets up rival to Sage in wake of secrecy row to offer alternative advice that Britons can follow on YouTube Sir David King was chief scientific adviser under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown Concerns have been raised about a lack of transparency within Sage Sir David was scathing about Dominic Cumming’s … Read more
Being fat triggers a ‘troublesome’ immune response to COVID-19, scientists fear, as the government SAGE committee investigates why obesity raises the risk of death. Scientists advising Government ministers are exploring potential underlying mechanisms that cause severe illness in obese people. According to data from intensive care units, people of a healthy weight make up a … Read more
Former chief scientific adviser sets up rival to Sage in wake of secrecy row to offer alternative advice that Britons can follow on YouTube Sir David King was chief scientific adviser under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown Concerns have been raised about a lack of transparency within Sage Sir David was scathing about Dominic Cumming’s … Read more
Roasted Carrots with Crispy Sage Leaves By Annie Bell For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 These go perfectly with the Steak and Mushroom Pie (click to see recipe) Drizzle over a little oil, season and roast for 60-70 minutes until nicely coloured Serves 6 1kg carrots … Read more