Boris Johnson’s ministers deliberately snubbed EU efforts to buy equipment to help the fight against coronavirus – despite claiming it had been an accident, a senior civil servant revealed today. Sir Simon McDonald told MPs it had been a ‘political decision’ by the Government not to take part in Brussels-orchestrated efforts to bulk-buy protective equipment. … Read more
Leigh Bryant is trying his utmost to remain positive, but it is not easy. As the owner and manager of Bristol-based motor home accessory fitters LNB Towbars, this should be a peak time of year for him as his customers get ready for their summer holidays. But with his company closed due to the coronavirus … Read more
Coronavirus swab kits could be delivered to UK homes by Amazon in pilot scheme as No10 reveals testing is only at half capacity Britain’s coronavirus testing programme is only at half capacity, No10 admitted In just 13 days Matt Hancock promised the UK will test 100,000 people a day But only 18,665 tests were performed … Read more
Coronavirus swab kits could be delivered to UK homes by Amazon in pilot scheme as No10 reveals testing is only at half capacity Britain’s coronavirus testing programme is only at half capacity, No10 admitted In just 13 days Matt Hancock promised the UK will test 100,000 people a day But only 18,665 tests were performed … Read more
Paddy Power shouldering millions of pounds of staffing costs after opting not to use Government’s furlough scheme despite sending shop workers home By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:30 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 16 April 2020 Paddy Power is shouldering millions of pounds of staffing costs after opting not … Read more
Cost of Government’s furlough scheme set to soar as two-thirds of smaller firms apply for taxpayer money to pay wages By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:07 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 22:35 BST, 15 April 2020 The cost of the Government’s furlough scheme is set to soar as two-thirds of smaller … Read more
Rolls-Royce hands a £4.6bn chunk of its pensions scheme to Legal & General By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 6 June 2019 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 6 June 2019 Rolls-Royce has offloaded a £4.6billion chunk of its pension scheme covering 33,000 members to Legal & General, in the biggest … Read more
Private schools are furloughing staff under taxpayer funded scheme while asking parents to pay 90% of their fees for next term – even though they will be closed in coronavirus lockdown Families left outraged at proposals by UK’s biggest private girls schools group Girls’ Day School Trust insists some parents will receive discount above 10% … Read more
The public lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic has restricted our lives in ways previously unimaginable. Stockmarkets have plunged, companies in every sector could need billions in government bailouts to survive and high streets are deserted. The Bank of England has been forced to slash interest rates to near zero in a bid to shore up … Read more
Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health during the anxious coronavirus lockdown Duke and Duchess of Cambridge urged people to follow health guidance Video calls to keep in touch with family and friends can help, they said Royals also recommended sticking to a regular routine and working on hobbies Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more