England will find out later the government’s new plans to relax Covid rules for schools. They hope to reduce the large numbers of pupils sent home to isolate if a single child tests positive for the virus. The current “bubble” system resulted in sending over… Read More »Covid Rules for Schools set to Change
British wildcard Emma Raducanu saw her Wimbledon dream come to a heartbreaking end. She was forced to retire from her fourth round match after suffering breathing difficulties. The 18 year old tennis player trailed 4-6 0-3 to Ajla Tomljanovic before calling on a trainer for… Read More »Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon 2021
Researchers say that trials of a four day work week in Iceland are an “overwhelming success”, leading to many people working shorter hours. Trials taking place between 2015 and 2019 saw employees paid the same amount for working less hours. In the majority of cases,… Read More »Four Day Work Week a Success in Iceland
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) warns a ‘significant risk’ of an Autumn lockdown. Freedom could be short lived as rising cases of coronavirus could mean return of restrictions that have just been eased. Government scientists fear freedom from Covid limits could last only… Read More »Autumn lockdown warning as Covid restrictions ease
The Duchess of Cambridge is forced into self-isolating for a period of 10 days following contact with someone testing positive for Covid. She was supposed to spend today with her husband marking the 73rd anniversary of the NHS. They planned to attend a thanksgiving service… Read More »Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after close Covid contact
Businessman Jeff Bezos is stepping down from online giant Amazon exactly 27 years after he founded the company. Some say that Bezos’ huge success is down to a series of unusual leadership principles he developed. While others argue they demonstrate everything that is wrong with… Read More »Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon boss
The Queen awards the George Cross to the NHS in recognition of its staff’s hard work over the years , and especially throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The National Health Service marks its 73rd anniversary this week. The monarch said in a personal handwritten message that… Read More »George Cross awarded to NHS for Courageous and Dedicated Staff
Parents with children called Alexa complain to Amazon for using the name for their virtual assistant, as their daughters are bullied because of it. The “relentless” barrage of Alexa jokes has even prompted some parents to change their child’s name. Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot… Read More »Alexa upsets parents as they challenge Amazon
Prime Minister Boris Johnson raises doubts over all Covid restrictions ending on 19 July. He says “extra precautions” may still remain to protect against the virus, as there are growing concerns about the rate of infection. Ministers repeatedly insisted on an end to all social… Read More »19 July Freedom Day fears as Extra Covid Precautions may be needed
Popular German confectionery brand Haribo says it is struggling to deliver sweets to retailers in the UK due to a shortage of lorry drivers. Many producers and shops are currently “experiencing challenges” with their supply chains. The haulage industry is suffering with thousands of unfilled… Read More »Haribo Sweets Threatened by Lorry Driver Shortage