Scientists say the reopening of schools in England, both primary and secondary, is ‘unlikely’ to lead to a second wave of coronavirus infections. The gradual reopening of schools, starting with primary schools, wouldn’t drive the average coronavirus transmission rate above one, infectious disease experts claim. Their mathematical modelling study shows that the impact of less … Read more
The pound’s Boris bounce was short-lived. Even as the nation dreamed of the heady heights of $1.40 or €1.25, the rise was fizzling out. Sterling’s climb was knocked on the head when the Prime Minister’s plan to legally rule out an extension of the Brexit transition period was laid out. At the time of writing … Read more
Obesity may be one of the biggest risk factors for developing severe COVID-19, according to scientists. Elderly people, regardless of their weight, have been found to be the most vulnerable to severe illness or death if they catch the coronavirus. But scientific evidence, mostly from the US, is beginning to show that someone who is … Read more
After two weeks of watching the oil price in free fall, investors now want to know what the repercussions will be. Global giants such as Saudi Aramco, Chevron and BP have said they will need to cut spending. But traders’ eyes turned to the North Sea yesterday, after industry body Oil & Gas UK warned … Read more