[ad_1] General view of the Bank of England on September 27, 2020 in London, England. Peter Summers / Getty Images The Bank of England has written to British banks seeking information on their readiness for a monetary policy that adopts negative interest rates. “We are requesting specific information on your …
Read More »Lewis Hamilton hits back at “older drivers” after record achievement | Sport
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton has delivered what appears to be a stinging response to Sir Jackie Stewart by dismissing the negativity surrounding his former drivers accomplishments. Hamilton won the Eifel Grand Prix on Sunday and in doing so equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 racing victories. He can also match his …
Read More »27-year-old man dies after seriously injured in nighttime ‘riot’
[ad_1] A 27-year-old man died in hospital after sustaining serious injuries. Agents were called to Cheviot Square in Winsford around 10:30 pm Sunday following reports of a “riot.” Upon arrival, the police found that two men aged 27 and 36 had suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital for …
Read More »Relief and resentment that Greater Manchester pubs and restaurants avoid closure, for now
[ad_1] Greater Manchester pub and restaurant operators have reacted with a mixture of relief and resentment to learn that they will not face the closure for now. The region has avoided the toughest level of restrictions under the government’s new local lockdown system, MPs confirmed this afternoon. Instead, it will …
Read More »Brexit: time for a trade deal is getting shorter, warns prime minister
[ad_1] Image copyright Reuters Screenshot Lord Frost and Michel Barnier continue to speak, ahead of Thursday’s EU summit. Boris Johnson has been clear with the EU that the time left to reach a post-Brexit trade deal is “tight,” says Downing Street. The prime minister has set a deadline for this …
Read More »Exactly why Exeter has bypassed the Level 3 lockdown
[ad_1] Exeter has freed itself from the strictest lockdown restrictions because the large number of coronavirus cases is largely confined to its student population. The city awaited confirmation of its fate on Monday afternoon when the Prime Minister announced details of the new three-tier system of government. Still waiting to …
Read More »Reuniting with family and friends is now illegal in parts of the UK affected by the blockade
[ad_1] People enjoying a night out in Manchester before the new restrictions come in (Image: PA) Millions of people face restrictions on when and where they can meet friends or family under England’s new tiered lockdown system. Socialization is slowing further in areas that are being placed in the ‘high …
Read More »Premier League: the key proposals of the renewal: give your opinion
[ad_1] Liverpool and Manchester United have tabled proposals to reform the professional game in England A stealth takeover of the Big Six? Or a much-needed reform to protect the future of the soccer pyramid? Welcome to the ‘Project Big Picture’ debate on a possible renewal of the Premier League. But …
Read More »Covid: Liverpool at ‘very high’ level in new tier system
[ad_1] The Liverpool city region will be at the “very high” Covid alert level as of Wednesday, Boris Johnson announced. Confirming a new three-level lockdown system, the prime minister said pubs, bars and gambling shops will close on Merseyside. Most areas in England will be on “medium” alert, with measures …
Read More »Live: Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces strict new lockdown rules for England
[ad_1] What are the three levels? The three levels represent an increasing scale of local restrictions depending on the infection rates in those areas … Level one The level one restrictions are believed to be the basic restrictions in place across England, including a 10pm curfew and a ban on …
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