Coronavirus: Sadiq Khan says closing Tube could make spread worse March 12, 2020 Sadiq Khan has said that closing schools and shutting down the Tube could make the spread of coronavirus worse. Independent mayoral candidate Rory Stewart has been leading calls for the government and Khan to be more aggressive in their response against Covid-19. In particular, he has called for schools to be shut down, public gatherings [...]
Beaches will be closed if social distancing not observed, government warns June 26, 2020 Health secretary Matt Hancock has warned that the government does have the power to close beaches if social distancing guidelines are ignored. Speaking on Talk Radio, Hancock said that though he was “reluctant” to shut public spaces after the lockdown, ministers would do so if there was a spike in coronavirus infections. His comments came [...]
PM set to unveil ‘lightning lockdowns’ and £3bn Covid cash for NHS July 17, 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to give local councils the capacity to implement “lightning lockdowns” without first notifying the government when he gives a major speech today. The PM is also set to announce more than £3bn extra funding for the NHS to ensure it can cope with a second peal of coronavirus cases [...]
Coronavirus: Sadiq Khan urges government to extend business relief March 17, 2020 Sadiq Khan has asked Boris Johnson for vastly increased financial relief for London businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The mayor of London wrote to Johnson today to ask that “greater levels of assistance to businesses, large and small” is given through through tax breaks and cash handouts during the outbreak. Khan has specifically called [...]
The City View: Harry Hearn on rowing the Atlantic July 6, 2020 Subscribe to The City View Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / RSS Today City A.M. Deputy Editor Andy Silvester talks to Harry Hearn, a City recruiter about to embark on the challenge of a lifetime: rowing the Atlantic Ocean. He’s raising funds for a charity in Vietnam as well as mental health charity MIND, and Harry & Andy talk big swells, [...]
The City goes al fresco: Pavement space could be reallocated for cafes in Square Mile June 23, 2020 The Square Mile’s restaurants and cafes could be given a new lease of life with al fresco dining, under new plans being drawn up by the City of London Corporation. The CLC has announced that it will look into reallocating street space to restaurants as part of its plan to help them reopen safely after [...]
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson imposes stringent new restrictions for up to six months September 22, 2020 Boris Johnson has imposed a swathe of stringent new restrictions that could last for up to six months if no new coronavirus treatments or vaccines are found. New restrictions in England from Thursday will include a 10pm curfew, enforced table service at hospitality venues and requirements that all retail and hospitality workers wear face masks [...]
The future of post-covid drinking, from the mega beer garden to drone deliveries August 1, 2020 With the baking summer heat threatening to melt my laptop, the idea of al fresco eating and drinking seems like a no-brainer. But Britain, with its unpredictable climate, traffic-clogged streets and plethora of excellent, dingy pubs, has proven resistant to the kind of outdoor cafe culture beloved of our European neighbours. Until covid, that is. [...]
Spending in UK restaurants jumped 34 per cent on Eat Out to Help Out days September 2, 2020 Spending in UK restaurants and fast food outlets was up 34.2 per cent on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August, compared to the same days in July during the government Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Wednesdays experienced the biggest increase during Eat Out to Help Out, as spending grew 39.7 per cent month-on-month, according [...]
France, Spain, Italy and Germany to resume Astrazeneca vaccinations after EU regulator rules jab is ‘safe and effective’ March 18, 2021 France, Spain, Italy and Germany are among the European countries that have confirmed they will resume rolling out the Astrazeneca vaccine after the EU medicines regulator said there is “clear scientific” evidence that the jab is both “safe and effective”. Emer Cooke, executive director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), earlier today said the agency remains [...]