Florence McCrae
Literary Editor for Leaders of Great Britain
Articles published by Florence McCrae - Page 3
Return to school government’s “top priority” despite Lancet study
Scientists have warned that current test and trace measures are inadequate to prevent a second wave of coronavirus following the reopening of schools across the country.
Great Scott donates $2 billion to worthy causes
Jeff Bezos makes $2,489 per second. In the time it would take to make a cup of tea, Bezos could put a down payment on a flat in South Kensington without breaking a sweat and still have money left over.
IAG Boss: “The industry will recover from this crisis”
The boss of IAG, the owner of British Airways, has said that the coronavirus pandemic has hit the company harder than anything before.
Rina Sawayama ineligible for Mercury award
For the past 25 years, Rina Sawayama has resided in the UK. Yet, in spite of holding indefinite leave to remain, Sawayama is ineligible for the Mercury prize as she does not hold a British passport.
“Risky, dazzling, imaginative and bold”: Irenosen Okojie wins AKO Caine prize
Irenosen Okojie has won the AKO Caine prize for African writing for her short story following a Grace Jones impersonator across London.
Becoming a podcast host: Michelle Obama on Spotify
There are few people in the world for whom the easiest interviewee to land is a former president of the United States. Michelle Obama is the exception to the rule, interviewing her husband for her latest Spotify series – The Michelle Obama Podcast.
Carlaw quits after six months in the job
In a move that is anything but conservative, leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Jackson Carlaw, has resigned from his post, just six months after taking up the title.
Vice president of Rigid Haulers talks about building success
As businesses respond to the current economic situation, vice-president of Rigid Haulers spoke with The Leaders Council about the importance of transparency in business. Meanwhile the leader of the Scottish Conservatives resigns from the post.
Localised lockdown introduced in parts of northern England
New restrictions have been introduced in parts of England, banning separate households from meeting one another at their homes following a spike in cases of Covid-19.
Netflix and thrill: Streamers lead the way in Emmy nominations
It’s a good time to be Baby Yoda. The 72nd Emmy nominations list, released yesterday, both succeeded in surprising and snubbing the great and the good of the televisual world, with “The Child” leading the way.
Flexicare CEO: “Effective leaders know when to change and to adapt”
As businesses across the country face up to the current economic situation, CEO of Flexicare UK Ltd. a support provider for individuals in their homes, workplaces or on holiday, spoke with The Leaders Council about the importance of remaining calm during a crisis. Meanwhile Matt Hancock has said it is “quite likely” more countries will be added to the quarantine list.
A Booker's dozen: longlist for literature prize announced
If 2020 has shown anything, it is that the word “unprecedented” can be overused. Yet if there were an appropriate time to use the word just once more, it would be Hilary Mantel’s feature on the Booker prize longlist, putting her in the running to win for an entirely unprecedented third time.
Virus isolation period to increase to ten days
Those with coronavirus symptoms will have to self-isolate for ten days, an increase from the previous period of one week.
Openview director: “We have to manage what we have in front of us”
As businesses across the country face up to the current economic situation, the group managing director of Openview Security Services, the largest privately owned security company in the country, spoke with The Leaders Council about continuing to provide services amid a pandemic. Meanwhile Heathrow’s CEO criticises the two-week quarantine.
Gove echoes Dumaka on the importance of working together amid pandemic
As businesses respond to the current economic situation, the director of Rising Stars Nursery and Day Care spoke with The Leaders Council about the importance of providing direction-based leadership and introducing the first private scholarship scheme in Haringey. Meanwhile Michael Gove has disclosed plans for a joint Covid statement with First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon.
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