Audiences could have to walk through metal detector-style arches spraying disinfectant mist as they enter music venues and theatres under raft of new Covid measures to get doors open Plans for the arches have been promoted by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Recently met with Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, to see them in action Welcomed … Read more
China accuses Boris Johnson of being ‘America’s dupe’ after banning Huawei from the UK’s 5G network as Beijing warns there will be ‘retaliation’ UK Government announced yesterday Huawei will be banned from 5G network The Chinese tech giant’s equipment will be stripped out of the network by 2027 Beijing accused UK of working with US … Read more
From the House of Commons yesterday there came the familiar sound of screeching tyres, followed by rising smoke and the lingering aroma of scorched rubber. Not for the first time this summer the Government was embarking on another fast paced U-turn. The unfortunate minister yanking up the handbrake this time was Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden. … Read more
In a long-rumoured announcement today, the UK government revealed that Chinese technology company Huawei will be banned from the UK’s 5G network. As announced by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, purchasing any new Huawei 5G equipment will be prohibited in the UK after December 31 this year and all of its hardware will then be removed … Read more
Government BANS Huawei in major U turn : Boris Johnson vows to strip out Chinese tech giant’s equipment from UK’s 5G network by 2027 in move which will delay roll out by two years – but its presence in 3G and 4G will not change Government today announced Huawei will be banned from the UK’s … Read more
Tories heralded a ‘long march’ away from Beijing’s influence today as Boris Johnson prepares to announce that Huawei is being axed from the UK’s 5G network. Despite threats of ‘consequences’, the PM is expected to declare that telecoms firms will be banned from installing new equipment supplied by the Chinese tech giant by Christmas. Companies will … Read more
Ministers are braced for backlash from Beijing when they confirm today that Huawei is banned from involvement in UK’s 5G network Telecoms firms to be banned on installing new equipment supplied by Huawei Huawei executives held talks with officials in the hope of watering down plans BT boss says it could take ten years to … Read more
People in England were today given the green light to return to fitness and personal grooming appointments as ministers announced a return for nail bars and trips to the gym. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden set out the latest easing of lockdown rules as he said people can head back to the gym from July 25. … Read more
Nail bars, tanning salons and tattoo parlours across England can reopen on MONDAY while gyms can welcome back customers from July 25 Oliver Dowden said that beauticians, tattooists and spas can reopen on Monday Indoor pools, gyms and other sports facilities will then follow from July 25 Outdoor swimming pools in England able to reopen … Read more
Former Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne warned the industry could lose 50,000 jobs if gyms remain closed Gyms could be open by the middle of July as long as it is safe to do so, a Cabinet minister revealed today in a boost for the nation’s fitness. Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden said it was an … Read more