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Rapid coronavirus testing being carried out by the Government is ‘unsafe’ because the tests miss around half of infected people and let them go, scientists warn. The lateral flow swab tests, which produce results in around 20 minutes, were found to only be half as accurate as proper lab tests in the November pilot in … Read more
Pub landlords have warned that the tier system will force traditional old fashioned pubs out of business after the government’s proposed support package was met with derision. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that all ‘wet’ pubs that do not serve food would be given a one-off grant of £1,000. He said the payout was … Read more
Two of Britain’s biggest pub groups announced 1,700 job cuts as tens of thousands of businesses were told they will not reopen on December 2. Toby Carvery owner, Mitchells & Butlers, and Fuller, Smith & Turner swung the axe in a new blow to the hospitality industry. The job losses came as Boris Johnson said … Read more
UK debt could reach 105% of GDP due to the Government’s Covid spending as the economy suffers its worst contraction in 300 years Top Treasury mandarin Sir Tom Scholar faced the Public Accounts Committee Said Government would press on with providing short-term support to economy Warned UK economy likely to see worst annual contraction for … Read more
Nuclear plans are ‘a canvas half-painted’: Critics warn Government’s power stations pledge lacks detail By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 18 November 2020 Britain’s nuclear industry has welcomed a Government pledge to build new power stations but urged ministers to outline a more detailed … Read more
A cynical & brazen cronyism: As new report reveals £18bn coronavirus PPE farce, DAVID ROSE argues this is not how public procurement in Britain is meant to work By David Rose For The Daily Mail Published: 00:00 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 00:36 GMT, 18 November 2020 The mismanagement, the incompetence, the reckless waste … Read more
Sabia Mokeddem, 23, was handed a contract worth £880,000 For enterprising businesses, it was the chance of a lifetime. As the coronavirus pandemic swept across Britain, a £12.3billion ‘Wild West’ opportunity emerged for any firms able to provide the NHS with protective equipment. Companies with no experience supplying PPE won lucrative Government deals. Now, the … Read more
Matt Hancock denies Government’s vaccines tsar was told to quit over decision to spend £670,000 on PR consultants as he insists Kate Bingham’s role was ‘a six month project’ and she always planned to step down at the end of the year Head of the Government’s Vaccine Taskforce facing criticism over PR spending Kate Bingham … Read more
The claim that 4,000 people could be dying from coronavirus by next month could be four or five times too high and not reflect the current situation, experts warn. The shocking figure was presented by chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance in Saturday’s TV briefing where Boris Johnson announced the UK’s second lockdown. But there … Read more
Violent anti-lockdown demonstrations have continued this evening across Europe as a surge of coronavirus infections have seen governments impose further lockdowns and business closures. In Italy, where violent demonstrations have been taking place for a third night, officials have accused right-wing extremists, soccer hooligans and anarchists of using widespread discontent over new anti-virus restrictions as … Read more