About 80 Orthodox Jews protest over Cuomo’s restrictions in areas with COVID surges

About 80 people took to the streets Tuesday night in Brooklyn to protest Gov Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions on nine New York City neighborhoods where COVID-19 rates are surging.  The group of Orthodox Jews gathered in Borough Park Brooklyn for the demonstration against the closure of schools and the banning of large religious gatherings. Footage from the … Read more

Leading property website reports its busiest month in a DECADE as housing market surges ahead

Leading property website reports its busiest month in a DECADE as housing market surges ahead with £37bn summer sales boom Rightmove has had its highest monthly sales since it started keeping records It took in £12billion more this July than it did last year despite the pandemic The average asking price for a home was … Read more

Rishi Sunak could delay Autumn Budget if coronavirus surges

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out delaying Autumn Budget amid fears second wave of coronavirus will throw the country into chaos Rishi Sunak believed to be considering delay to Budget if Covid cases increase Chancellor refused to rule out rescheduling the event in interview this morning Fears mounting over rising number of daily cases in … Read more

Backing for Scottish independence surges to 53%

Backing for Scottish independence surges to 53% as Nicola Sturgeon heads for huge majority at Holyrood YouGov survey finds that support for Scottish independence has hit 53 per cent  It is the highest figure recorded by the polling firm for breaking up the union Nicola Sturgeon also on track for huge majority at Holyrood according … Read more

Norwegians are told to avoid ALL travel abroad as coronavirus surges

Norwegians are told to avoid ALL travel abroad as coronavirus surges Health minister Bent Hoie said not to travel regardless of Covid infection levels 263 virus cases have been documented in the country over the past two weeks Norway also considering recommending face masks on public transport Hurtigruten cruise line executive to step aside after outbreak … Read more

Demand for private school places surges by 30%

Demand for private school places surges by 30% as anxious middle-class parents abandon state education over fears their children have fallen behind in lockdown Surge in parents of high school students looking for private school places Some schools are reporting an increase in demand of up to 30 per cent  Digital resources may be factor … Read more

Interest in campervans surges as lockdown eases

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges Britons to enjoy a ‘staycation’, interest in campervans surges, says RAY MASSEY By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 22:08 BST, 26 June 2020 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 26 June 2020 Boris Johnson this week urged the nation to enjoy a ‘staycation’ in Britain, as part … Read more

MIDAS UPDATE: Software provider Ideagen surges fivefold since 2014

MIDAS UPDATE: Software provider Ideagen used by WHO delegates surges fivefold since 2014 By Joanne Hart for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:30 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 20 June 2020 The World Health Organisation’s annual meetings are weighty affairs, attended by thousands of people. Personal attendance was not really an option … Read more

Boohoo continues to ‘defy the doubters’ as its share price surges

Boohoo has once again bucked the trend for dismal news in the world of retail, posting strong quarterly results, seeing its share price rise to a new high and snapping up the defunct online operations of Oasis and Warehouse. Fresh from its spat with short-seller Shadowfall and a furore over top brass pay, Boohoo ‘continues … Read more

Traffic surges by up to 20% on coast roads as Britons head to beauty spots 

Traffic has risen by up to 20 per cent on roads to the sea today as Britons flock to beauty spots to lap up 75F sunshine as people get their first taste of summer by breaking out their barbeques.   Boris Johnson this week gave the green light for two households to merge into ‘support bubbles’ … Read more