BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 test centre is hit by explosion in Dutch town that has seen surge in cases

BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 test centre is hit by explosion in Dutch town that has seen surge in cases By Afp Published: 07:56 GMT, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 07:56 GMT, 3 March 2021 A Covid-19 test centre was hit by an explosion in the Netherlands today in an area which has suffered a surge in … Read more

Covid black hole in public finances ‘is less bad than feared’ thanks to vaccine surge

Rishi Sunak could have more wriggle room than feared in his Budget this week amid claims the stunning vaccine rollout has resulted in upgraded growth prospects. The Chancellor has been dropping heavy hints that he will raise taxes in his crucial financial package on Wednesday, stressing the need to fill the black hole left by … Read more

Beckham-backed Cellular Goods sees share price surge

High returns: David Beckham backed cannabis firm Cellular Goods sees share price surge over 400% on its stock market debut Cellular Goods’ share price was 470% higher than the IPO price earlier David Beckham’s investment firm DV Ventures has a 5% stake in Cellular  By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 14:35 GMT, 26 February 2021 … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Surge testing restarts in Ealing, West London amid South Africa variant cases

Surge Covid testing deployed in part of West London after ‘a small number’ of cases of the South African variant are found Community testing for people without symptoms starting in Ealing, West London South Africa variant cases found in Acton, Greenford, Southall, West Ealing Department of Health trying to contain outbreaks of the mutated strain … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Hot property! Landlords surge as lockdown lifts

Landlords were some of the big winners on the stock market as offices and shopping centres gear up to reopen later this year. The commercial property market has been hammered since Britain first went into lockdown last March, with warehousing being the only sector that has really thrived. Since the Prime Minister’s Covid roadmap was … Read more

Surge in firms hiring admin staff shows employers are looking to reopen offices, says Reed boss

A surge in firms hiring admin staff shows employers are looking at reopening offices after lockdown, a jobs market expert has today claimed. As it was today announced unemployment figures have reached a five-year high, James Reed, from recruiting firm Reed, said the number of jobs available on his company’s site was actually growing. He … Read more

Brushing our teeth too hard could be the cause of a surge in gum problems, experts warn 

Brushing our teeth too hard in bid to get a dazzling smile could be the cause of a surge in gum problems, experts warn Experts say celebrities and marketing have made people more aware of their oral health and the look of their teeth  Over vigorous brushing can lead to the wearing away of gums, … Read more

Sourdough pancakes set to be one of most popular recipes on Shrove Tuesday after surge in popularity

Starter for 10! Sourdough pancakes are tipped to be one of the most popular recipes this Shrove Tuesday after a record surge in popularity since lockdown Brits are using sourdough starter to make their pancakes ahead of Pancake Day  Delicious treats easy to make and can be eaten with savoury or sweet toppings MasterChef: The … Read more

Tones of the time: Sales of uplifting green and blue paint surge as we seek to bring the outside in

Circumstances have compelled us to look at our homes anew, and we are not always liking what we see.  An outbreak of interior ennui is spreading, for which decor guru Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen blames the overuse of beige, or greige (grey-meets-beige) paint. This neutral palette promises to deliver a chic Scandi look. But the result can … Read more

Landfill tax rise of 700% sparks surge in fly-tipping

Landfill tax rise of 700% sparks surge in fly-tipping as watchdog urges officials to monitor impact of environmental levies Treasury increased standard rate of landfill tax in real terms from 1998 to 2014 Contributed to 65 per cent fall in waste to landfill, National Audit Office said The NAO said that the move ‘incentivised more … Read more