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Despite its amazing vaccine credentials, GlaxoSmithKline has not had a good war against Covid-19. It has been disappointing for chief executive Emma Walmsley that results from its collaboration with France’s Sanofi have fallen way behind, and it has dropped a partnership with China’s Clover. No one can accuse GSK of despairing. Along with its pre-tax … Read more
A trauma surgeon says lungs of recovered COVID-19 patients look far worse than even those of smokers. Dr Brittany Bankhead-Kendall, an assistant professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, has been treating thousand of people ill with the disease since the pandemic exploded in March. She said X-rays of smokers’ lungs are a bit … Read more
Rolls-Royce’s shares rocket almost 16% as it announces plans for a post-Covid era shake-up, with smaller plane engines on the agenda A top executive said Rolls could restart making engines for smaller planes This marks a shift from the current strategy to only supply large jets The firm also announced a shake-up of its manufacturing operations … Read more
Prince Charles and Camilla appeared in high spirits while visiting a theatre and a nightclub in London today as the city reopens after the second Covid-19 lockdown. The Prince of Wales, 72, used the traditional namaste greeting as he and the Duchess of Cornwall, 73, visited Soho Theatre to celebrate the capital’s night economy. The … Read more
Bentley roars ahead – as rich fuel hopes of post-Covid boom: Boss says soaring sales in China, Europe and US are sign of economic turnaround By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 The boss of Bentley has said the luxury car market … Read more
Britons reveal the 2021 experiences they’re most desperate for post-Covid – and it’s Lake District walks that’s No1, followed by a Cornish cream tea and inhaling fresh Highland air Researchers polled the nation to draw up a top 20 ranking of places Britons want to visit post-Covid crisis Catching a show in the West End … Read more
Psychological fallout from the pandemic will cause birth rates to drop, people to stay single for longer and women to sexualise themselves more, experts have predicted. Experts from the US reviewed 90 studies to help them predict how COVID-19 could shift social behaviours and gender norms — even among those not infected. They expect planned pregnancies … Read more
Boris Johnson pleaded for Tories to keep faith in his instincts and handling of the coronavirus crisis today, setting out a true blue vision for Britain after the disease is defeated. The PM admitted 2020 ‘has not been the year we imagined’ but insisted the devastating effects of the pandemic would not prevent the government pushing … Read more
Boris Johnson set out his vision for post-coronavirus Britain today as he vowed a green revolution and investment in skills. The PM admitted 2020 ‘has not been the year we imagined’ but insisted the devastating effects of the pandemic would not prevent the government pushing its ‘levelling up’ agenda after Brexit. In an address to … Read more
Over the next few weeks, pupils and teachers across the country will be returning to boarding schools for the first time in up to six months. And now Tatler has revealed the careful and considerate planning behind the scenes that has gone into welcoming children back to the boarding houses and classrooms. From ditching assemblies … Read more