The UK economy The UK economy is likely to slump by 11.5 per cent in 2020, outstripping falls in Germany, Spain, Italy, and France, according to OECD who found that the UK’s largely service-based economy had been badly hit by the government’s lockdown restrictions. The service sector, which includes financial services, hospitality, and tourism…
A soap style drama resurrected with more than a touch of class. Review of Jane Clegg now available on The Finborough Theatre ( Earls Court) – described as Probably the most influential fringe theatre in the world by Time Out. WEBSITE VIEWING DETAILS. Review by Penny Nair Price Viewers can watch Jane Clegg from the…
Guy Ritchie returns to his elements with his British gangster tale about an American ex-pat with a weed empire in London (played by Matthew McConaughey), whose imminent retirement from the business spawns the criminal free-for-all for his territory. Guy Ritchie character of a slimy-looking Hugh Grant playing against type. The Gentlemen starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie…
In the meanwhile, the government is facing calls from Tory backbenchers to drop the 2m (6ft) social distancing rule to 1 m in England. MPs including former cabinet ministers Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Damian Green said it is essential for the economy. Iain Duncan Smith warned of dire economic consequences with public transport running…
The UK was first always vulnerable and going to face a challenge dealing with coronavirus that is both infectious and deadly. With London being the global hub the virus arrived quickly. The first documented virus case was reported in February, but there are suggestions it was circulating before then. London also provided the perfect breeding…
A fortnight quarantine period for anyone arriving in UK will be enforced from Monday 8thJune. Over 200 travel companies have requested the new rules to be scrapped including some MPs who voiced concerns. But Home Secretary Priti Patel said the move would protect public health now that imported coronavirus cases pose a more significant threat. Passengers arriving…
AstraZeneca is starting the production of English-based Oxford University’s Covid-19 vaccine in UK, Switzerland, India and Norway. Oxford University’s Covid-19 vaccine is oe of he most promising vaccine candidates across the world. The vaccine is currently in its advanced stage of human trials Pascal Sonto, CEO said “ We’ve to have it ready for use…
The last Kings of Shanghai is the multigenerational epic story of two rival dynasties who flourished in Shanghai and Hong Kong and their families who helped to shape modern China and the central role of businesspeople at a time when twentieth-century China was still emerging from political self-isolation. In Shanghai,1936, the Cathay Hotel located on…
Whistleblower, Edward Snowden explained why he decide to tell about American surveillance and said “They can literally watch your thoughts form as you type”. The system the US National Security Agency contractor uncovered had capabilities far beyond those the public image are available from watching spy movies as they could not only review stored account…
Face coverings to b made mandatory on public transport. In England form June 15, according to Transport Secretary. Travel operators could refuse to admit passengers if they are not covering their faces from next week, Grant Shapps added. The UK’s coronavirus death toll hit 39, 843 on Thursday with another 176 deaths. The NHS contact-tracing…