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Apple is set to announce plans to ditch Intel processors for its Mac computers, including Macbook laptops, at its developers’ conference later this month. The tech giant could shift to using its own processors as early as this month, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans. Apple is set to … Read more
Today the headlines focus on coronavirus, but that will soon change. In six months’ time, I fear they will be about jobs and employment. And they will make for grim reading. In the United States, unemployment as a result of the virus has risen to between 15 and 20 per cent of the workforce: That’s at … Read more
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright ‘ditch plans to renovate horse stables into a one-bedroom annexe’ at their £1.3m Essex home Michelle, 32, and Mark, 33, had originally hoped to renovate the horse stables on the estate into an annexe after they bought the property in October The TV couple initially applied for planning permission for a complete … Read more
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been spotted out cycling in the capital today, closely followed by his security team in a £300,000 armoured car – as commuters were last week told to ditch public transport. Mr Khan, wearing a blue face mask and grey helmet, is pictured taking advantage of the balmy weather to cycle … Read more
The Government’s tracing app advisors ‘cannot decide whether to tell ministers to ditch its current strategy in favour of an Apple and Google version’. The ethical advisory board debated how big a role it should play in discussing whether the model is the best design, during a meeting on Thursday. The app is part of … Read more
The end of ‘Stay Home’? Government ‘prepares to ditch’ its hard-hitting lockdown PR strategy to move on to second phase of coronavirus response Number 10 is working with Australian strategist who helped Tories crush Labour Response’s phase one saw stark warnings issued in newspapers and online Featured NHS workers wearing masks and warned anyone could … Read more
Fewer people died from alcohol poisoning in Russia after warm winter saw drinkers ditch vodka for wine Just over 600 people died from alcohol poisoning in January, a 37 per cent fall Direct correlation between temperature increase and decline in drinking spirits There was a slight decline in vodka sales between 2019 and 2018 The most … Read more
Just behave! Ministers warn High Street lenders not to exploit emergency scheme to help crisis-hit companies after it emerged they wanted to hike interest rate on loans Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC ditch clause that put business owners’ assets at risk Personal assets had to be put up as collateral to qualify for a loan Barclays … Read more
Mealtimes can be challenging at the best of times, especially if your child is prone to being a bit fussy about what’s on their plate. While we all want our children to grow up as healthy eaters, sticking to rigid rules like forcing them to finish their vegetables isn’t the most effective way to ensure … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more