Brits’ ski trips re-routed to French entry-points following fresh Swiss restrictions November 29, 2021 Brits may have to skip the slopes this year, as holidays firms begin to re-route or cancel Christmas trips to the Alps amid fresh travel restrictions. The uncertainty has bloomed as a result of a new Covid-19 variant known as Omicron, which has prompted Switzerland to force Brits entering the country to quarantine for 10 [...]
Restaurants with DJs and live music to book for New Year’s Eve in London December 21, 2022 It may still be days until Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you haven’t already left it extremely late to make your New Year’s Eve plans. If you feel a little old for clubbing, we have the perfect solution: go to a restaurant. This selection of dining venues all have special menus and live entertainment to [...]
Booster jabs to be requirement for NHS travel vaccine passports, says Johnson November 15, 2021 Booster jabs will be added to NHS vaccine passports and will be required if people want to be considered as “fully vaccinated” for international travel, according to Boris Johnson. Johnson said at a Covid press conference today that booster jabs “will make life easier for you in all sorts of ways” and that “we will [...]
Retail welcomes move for tougher sentences on those who abuse shop staff December 16, 2021 Businesses have welcomed the progression of legislation that will see people who commit violent offences against retail staff face tougher sentences. The House of Lords passed the government’s amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill this week. The amendment will mean assaults on those serving the public or performing a public duty will [...]
Believe it or not, there are still reasons to be cheerful for 2022 December 16, 2021 There are, it is fair to say, many reasons to feel a tad disheartened at the minute. Yesterday’s record number of Omicron cases was hardly cheering. Neither is the sight of empty streets and shuttered businesses on a quick stroll around the City. But, believe it or not, there are reasons to be cheerful. Plenty, [...]
Yamal-Europe pipeline reports reverse flows for sixth day running as Europe’s energy crisis deepens December 26, 2021 The Yamal-Europe pipeline has been sending fuel eastwards for the sixth day running as fears over energy shortages this winter continue to rise.
Gas prices drop amid milder weather and LNG boost January 19, 2022 Gas prices have slumped despite seemingly favourable geopolitical trends amid milder weather and an LNG boost to formerly flagging supplies.
Apple’s latest iPad advert backfired, but how does it rank amongst the worst ever? May 11, 2024 We have gone through some other commercials and advertising campaigns which spectacularly backfired, to consider where they rank.
Coronavirus: Broadcaster viewing figures surge as Brits flock to TV news March 19, 2020 The UK’s public service broadcasters have reported a huge surge in viewer numbers as Brits flock to TV news to find out the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak. Almost 8.7m people tuned into the BBC Six O’Clock News last night — the highest figure recorded since Christmas Day 2008 and more than twice the [...]
Rishi Sunak thrown into parties scandal after Treasury held lockdown gathering December 11, 2021 The Chancellor has come under scrutiny after details have emerged of his an office drinks party held by his department during lockdown last year. Around two dozen civil servants attended the Treasury party, held in celebration of Rishi Sunak’s spending review, according to The Times, which first reported the news. The event took place on [...]