MARKET REPORT: Shares in oil giants surge after slick move from Opec

Oil was the main talking point after Opec decided against ramping up production in April. The surprise decision taken by the organisation, which includes Saudi Arabia, Iran and a host of African countries, sent Brent crude prices almost 5 per cent higher to $67.20 per barrel – its highest level since January 2020. Analysts said … Read more

NHS hospitals in London are told to prepare for a ‘possible surge’ in Covid patients later this year

London’s hospitals have been told to prepare for another surge in coronavirus patients ‘later this year’, it has been suggested, as stunning data reveals how the virus has retreated across the capital.  Leaked guidance handed to NHS trusts in the city last month warned they will be asked to ‘begin to plan for a possible … Read more

NHS hospitals in London are told to prepare for a ‘possible surge’ in Covid patients later this year

NHS hospitals in London are told to prepare for a ‘possible surge’ in Covid patients later this year as data shows how the virus has retreated across the capital Leaked guidance handed to NHS trusts in the city tells them to ‘begin to plan for a possible wave three’ It is not impossible for Covid … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 test centre is hit by explosion in Dutch town that has seen surge in cases

BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 test centre is hit by explosion in Dutch town that has seen surge in cases By Afp Published: 07:56 GMT, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 08:12 GMT, 3 March 2021 A Covid-19 test centre was hit by an explosion in the Netherlands early today in an area which has suffered a surge in … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 test centre is hit by explosion in Dutch town that has seen surge in cases

BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 test centre is hit by explosion in Dutch town that has seen surge in cases By Afp Published: 07:56 GMT, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 08:06 GMT, 3 March 2021 A Covid-19 test centre was hit by an explosion in the Netherlands early today in an area which has suffered a surge in … Read more

Huge surge in Britons investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin

Given cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can see their value swing by as much as 15 per cent in 48 hours, it might be sage advice to transfer any gains into something more concrete. Rich Whitehurst, 37, from Stoke-on-Trent, might have taken that advice literally. After quadrupling an investment of around £240 in around 60 days during … Read more

Covid black hole in public finances ‘is less bad than feared’ thanks to vaccine surge

Rishi Sunak could have more wriggle room than feared in his Budget this week amid claims the stunning vaccine rollout has resulted in upgraded growth prospects. The Chancellor has been dropping heavy hints that he will raise taxes in his crucial financial package on Wednesday, stressing the need to fill the black hole left by … Read more

Covid black hole in public finances ‘is less bad than feared’ thanks to vaccine surge

Rishi Sunak could have more wriggle room than feared in his Budget this week amid claims the stunning vaccine rollout has resulted in upgraded growth prospects. The Chancellor has been dropping heavy hints that he will raise taxes in his crucial financial package on Wednesday, stressing the need to fill the black hole left by … Read more

Beckham-backed Cellular Goods sees share price surge

High returns: David Beckham backed cannabis firm Cellular Goods sees share price surge over 400% on its stock market debut Cellular Goods’ share price was 470% higher than the IPO price earlier David Beckham’s investment firm DV Ventures has a 5% stake in Cellular  By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 14:35 GMT, 26 February 2021 … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Hot property! Landlords surge as lockdown lifts

Landlords were some of the big winners on the stock market as offices and shopping centres gear up to reopen later this year. The commercial property market has been hammered since Britain first went into lockdown last March, with warehousing being the only sector that has really thrived. Since the Prime Minister’s Covid roadmap was … Read more