News Round-Up
September 6, 2021 11:34 pm 53 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
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It Would Be “Irresponsible” to Allow All ‘Temporary’ Covid Powers to Expire, Says Prime Minister’s Spokesman
September 6, 2021 6:10 pm 70 CommentsThe Prime Minister's spokesman says it would be "irresponsible" to allow the Government's 'temporary' powers to expire, as ministers hope to renew the Coronavirus Act for a further six months.
A Third of Under-40s in England Haven’t Had a Single Covid Vaccine Dose
September 6, 2021 3:05 pm 87 CommentsA third of under-40s in England have not received a single dose of a Covid vaccine, according to the latest figures, despite the threat of the introduction of vaccine passports later this month.
Hospitality Sector Faces Surge in Bankruptcies as Government Support Dries Up
September 6, 2021 11:37 am 7 CommentsA surge in bankruptcies is expected in the hospitality sector as business support runs dry, with a partner at an insolvency firm saying "we have yet to see the full extent" of lockdown's financial hit on resturants.
News Round-Up
September 5, 2021 11:55 pm 28 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Parents to Keep Children Away from School to Stop Them Being Influenced on Covid Vaccination
September 5, 2021 4:00 pm 58 CommentsParent groups fear that the law could give children the ultimate say over vaccination, with parents saying they will keep their children away from school to prevent them from being peer-pressured into getting 'jabbed'.
Government Advisers Tell Ministers to Ignore JCVI and Move Ahead with Plans to Vaccinate Children Against Covid
September 5, 2021 1:58 pm 108 CommentsGovernment advisers are surprised that the JCVI has recommended against giving 12-15 year-olds Covid vaccines and want ministers to move ahead with their plans to extend the vaccine roll-out anyway.
Almost 50 Shop Closures a Day in First Half of 2021
September 5, 2021 1:04 pm 14 CommentsAlmost 50 shops closed every day in the first half of 2021, according to new research, and store openings were at their lowest level for six years.
‘No Jab, No Job’ Policy Could Force Some Care Homes to Close, Warns Union
September 4, 2021 11:16 am 51 CommentsThe Government risks forcing some care homes to close by insisting that unvaccinated staff must be sacked, warns Unison in a plea to ministers to drop its plans. "Bullying people can never be the right approach."
Government Set to Require Vaccine Passport Checks at Football Matches, Concerts and Conferences
September 4, 2021 10:16 am 86 CommentsThe definition of 'large venue' continues to widen under the Government's plans to introduce vaccine passports, with unvaccinated Brits set to be barred from football matches, concerts and business conferences.