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Unions warns of job crises if the government does not sort ‘a package of support for hospitality workers today’

Unions are calling on the government for immediate support for those who work in the hospitality sectors as they have waned of a “jobs crisis.” Pubs and restaurants across the… The post Unions warns of job crises if the government does not sort ‘a package of support for hospitality workers today’ appeared first on London…

Blow to Boeing as Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus

Australian airline giant Qantas expects to make a loss of more than A$1.1bn (£590m; $788m) in the first half of its financial year. It also  announced that it will switch its… The post Blow to Boeing as Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Queen cancels Christmas lunch as it ‘could put too many people’s Christmas arrangements at risk if it went ahead’

Her Majesty the Queen has cancelled her traditional pre-Christmas family lunch as she “feels it is the right thing to do” as Omicron cases are surging in the UK. A… The post Queen cancels Christmas lunch as it ‘could put too many people’s Christmas arrangements at risk if it went ahead’ appeared first on London…

The new Omicron variant is ‘not more dangerous than Delta’ Professor Whitty confirms

England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty has told MPs during a select committee hearing that “Omicron is not more dangerous than Delta.” He told MPs during a select committee… The post The new Omicron variant is ‘not more dangerous than Delta’ Professor Whitty confirms appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Tory MP slams Whitty for urging ‘the public to cut back on socialising this Christmas’ amid Omicron spread

A Tory MP has suggested that Professor Chris Whitty should not give advice to the public over their social plans ahead of elected government officials. On Wednesday Professor Chris Whitty,… The post Tory MP slams Whitty for urging ‘the public to cut back on socialising this Christmas’ amid Omicron spread appeared first on London Business…

France bans all British tourists over concerns of the ‘extremely rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK’

From Saturday morning all British tourists will be banned from entering France which will affect thousands of people who have booked skiing holidays or want to meet friends and family.… The post France bans all British tourists over concerns of the ‘extremely rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK’ appeared first on London…

‘Schools nor parents need lectures from Downing Street’ as No.10 warns not to pull children from class ahead of Christmas

Downing Street has warned parents not to take their children out of school before the term ends, which comes as parents are pulling their children out of school over concerns… The post ‘Schools nor parents need lectures from Downing Street’ as No.10 warns not to pull children from class ahead of Christmas appeared first on…

No lateral flow tests for third day running as there are ‘no home delivery slots left’ as Omicron wave is coming

For the third day running there are no lateral flow tests available as the government website says, there are no “home delivery slots left.” Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab blamed… The post No lateral flow tests for third day running as there are ‘no home delivery slots left’ as Omicron wave is coming appeared first…

Omicron ‘the most significant threat since the start of the pandemic’

Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), said the Omicron variant poses “the most significant threat we’ve had since the start of the pandemic”. Appearing in front of a transport committee on the threat of Omicron to international travel, Dr Harries warned the new numbers behind the spread of the…

Living standards squeeze shows no sign of easing

Inflation is at a 10-year high, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed today. Cost pressures have been primarily linked to global supply issues while producer figures suggest there’s… The post Living standards squeeze shows no sign of easing appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

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