UK hits 15m vaccine target by 15 February deadline February 14, 2021 The UK has reached its target of immunising 15m people by 15 February, with Boris Johnson saying the four groups most vulnerable to Covid have all been offered the vaccine in England. The Prime Minister labelled it an “extraordinary feat”. “In England, I can tell you we have now offered jabs to everyone in the [...]
World Bank: Delays to vaccine rollout will dent recovery January 5, 2021 Global economic output is expected to increase this year but it is largely dependent on the success of a vaccine rollout, the World Bank has warned. The lender forecast that global GDP will expand four per cent in 2021 but will remain well below pre-pandemic projections due to a surge in new cases. The “heightened [...]
New London cycleway to link Tower Bridge and Greenwich June 19, 2019 One of London’s most dangerous roundabouts is to be transformed as part of a new £54m cycleway in south-east London. Construction on Cycleway 4, which will run between the iconic Tower Bridge and Greenwich, will start next month. Read more: Sadiq Khan slams Westminster council for pulling out of £80m Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans The [...]
US stocks jump but FTSE 100 stalls amid dealmaking frenzy September 14, 2020 US stocks jumped but the FTSE 100 fell as investors digested a set of high-profile deals that would change the corporate landscape in the UK, US and China. Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq index gained 2.1 per cent in early trading. The S&P 500 rose 1.7 per cent and the Dow Jones climbed 1.3 per cent. [...]
Euro 2020: Where to watch the England-Italy final for under £20 July 8, 2021 England’s dreams of winning a major football title are in grasp as we take on Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday, and the atmosphere across the country is ecstatic. It’s been 55 long years since fans last saw England in a major football final, making the Euro 2020 final breakthrough even more exciting. [...]
Wall Street and FTSE surge as US stimulus and Brexit deal lift sentiment December 29, 2020 Wall Street hit fresh highs and the FTSE 100 posted strong gains today as investor confidence mounts in the final days of the year. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones were up 0.49 per cent and 0.57 per cent respectively as markets opened this afternoon. The Nasdaq also gained 0.42 per cent. Read more: Wall [...]
Map: Where are Extinction Rebellion protesting in London? October 7, 2019 Climate change activists Extinction Rebellion began demonstrations across London this morning, kicking off a fortnight of action targeting the government and the capital’s transport links and financial institutions. Blockades are planned across the capital during the two-week protest, which is part of an international movement. Read more: Extinction Rebellion London protests live: Climate change activists [...]
Extinction Rebellion protests: Police arrest more than 680 people April 20, 2019 The Metropolitan Police has arrested more than 680 Extinction Rebellion climate change protestors since Monday. Protestors caused disruption across London with a particularly large presence on Oxford Street, where police have tried allow shops to return to "business as usual". A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Officers have made a number of arrests, mainly focused at Oxford Circus, as we [...]
Wall Street hits record high on vaccine hopes and Biden transition November 24, 2020 US stocks pushed to record highs this afternoon as investors welcomed positive and signs that US President Donald Trump is accepting his election loss. The Dow Jones climbed 1.6 per cent to set a new record high, trading above 30,000 points for the first time. The gains mean it is on track to cement its [...]
Sir Philip Green must stump up extra £50m to save Arcadia from administration May 31, 2019 Sir Philip Green must plough another £50m into the pension scheme of his Arcadia retail empire to prevent it collapsing, it is reported. Read more: Sir Philip Green to close Miss Selfridge's flagship Oxford Street store The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has ordered the Topshop tycoon to add the £50m in addition to £100m his family [...]