Three Christmas presents for a Cabinet that lacks political grip December 22, 2021 At this time of the year hapless members of the Cabinet, and even the Prime Minister himself, are entitled to some charity. We might usefully consider the gifts we would put under their trees on Christmas morning. Top of the list could well be both a Peloton and a deckchair. Sarah Healey, permanent secretary at [...]
No plans to move Champions League final from Russia, says Uefa February 22, 2022 European football chiefs Uefa say there are no plans to move the Champions League final from St Petersburg despite Russia invading Ukraine. The final of club football’s most prestigious competition is due to take place at the Gazprom Arena in the Russian city on 22 May. “Uefa is constantly and closely monitoring the situation,” the [...]
Boris Johnson says ‘extra precautions’ for Covid may still be needed after 19 July July 1, 2021 Boris Johnson has today warned that “extra precautions” in England may be needed beyond 19 July when Covid restrictions are set to be eased. The Prime Minister said he will be “setting in the course of the next few days what step four will look like exactly”, but gave no indication about potential Covid rules [...]
Food shortage: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl and Morrisons warn salad will not be on the menu for ‘a few weeks’ March 1, 2023 Brits are being advised to avoid salads for the next “few weeks” as supermarkets have kept restrictions in place on tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and lettuce. Reports of adverse weather conditions in the Mediterranean has forced Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl into restricting the sale of produce. This comes after social media users took to [...]
UK records zero Covid deaths for the first time since last March June 1, 2021 For the first time since Covid-19 gripped the nation last March, in the last 24 hours Zero Covid-19 deaths were recorded within 28 days of a positive test, according to the latest government figures. At the same time, there were another 3,165 cases recorded in the last 24 hours, up from 2,493 one week ago. [...]
In Defence of Capitalism: Why free markets can keep driving billions out of hunger and poverty March 1, 2023 In the first of an eight part series, the historian and sociologist Dr Rainer Zitelmann writes for City A.M. in defence of capitalism, arguing that freer markets are usually the answer to society’s problems, not the cause. Each week he will ‘myth-bust’ the common complaints about capitalism – and this week, it’s that capitalism is [...]
UK healthcare: three changes I’d be thankful for November 23, 2022 The festive season here in the UK has not quite begun, but within American businesses like ours it’s traditional at this time of year for people to reflect and celebrate Thanksgiving Day to give thanks for our health and happiness, for our friends and family. Like many people across the UK, one thing I’m incredibly [...]
Brits cling onto pandemic savings amid economic uncertainty May 4, 2022 Brits are clinging on to their pandemic saving war chests in a sign that the UK could be headed toward a recession this year, reveals official figures published today. Rampant inflation is failing to push households into drawing down money set aside during lockdowns, suggests data from the Bank of England. Savings – including those [...]
Not two: Third AstraZeneca shot gives strongest immunity, researchers say June 30, 2021 A third “booster” shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine produces the strongest immune response, researchers have found. They did add there was not evidence that such shots were necessary in light of shortages in some countries. Watch the full report.
Major Tory donors offered access to ministers through secret ‘advisory council’ February 20, 2022 Leaked documents have revealed that major Tory donors, including several billionaires, have been offered wide-ranging access to ministers through a secret “advisory council”. The Sunday Times reports that the 14 permanent members of the group, who have all donated at least £250,000, were given access to ministers to lobby on behalf of their companies throughout [...]