Scott Challinor
Business Editor for Leaders of Great Britain
Articles published by Scott Challinor - Page 67
Parliament to close on Wednesday after passing coronavirus laws
Passing the emergency legislation to help curb the spread of coronavirus will be one of Parliament's last acts before a temporary shutdown begins on Wednesday evening.
Automotive industry to join coronavirus battle
Car makers have begun converting their supply lines to start making ventilators and face masks and help provide vital medical resources in the fight against coronavirus.
OECD warns of long-term economic recovery
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development [OECD] secretary general, Angel Gurría, has said that the world will have to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak "for years to come".
English football chiefs extend suspension of matches due to coronavirus
The suspension of all elite English football will be extended to at least April 30 as the coronavirus emergency escalates.
Sanders to “assess his campaign” for Democratic nomination after latest round of primaries
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders will “assess his campaign” for the Democratic nomination after his main rival Joe Biden made a clean sweep in three states.
ECB boss Lagarde announces €750 billion coronavirus fund
The European Central Bank [ECB] has dedicated a €750 billion [£700 billion; $820 billion] emergency fund to help mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
New legislation protecting veterans to be presented in Parliament
On Wednesday, the government will bring new legislation before Parliament, geared toward protecting armed forces personnel and veterans from “vexatious claims” of having committed war crimes during overseas conflicts throughout history.
Emergency legislation to pass through Commons unopposed
Emergency legislation concerning the coronavirus outbreak and the newly announced Budget will pass through the Commons unopposed this week.
All standalone Carphone Warehouse stores to close
Carphone Warehouse has announced it will close each of its 531 standalone shops on April 3, triggering 2,900 job losses.
Johnson announces new anti-coronavirus measures in first TV briefing
Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged everyone in the UK to work from home and avoid social contact as part of new measures to fight the spread of coronavirus.
Downing Street to air daily coronavirus updates live on TV
The UK government has announced plans to hold daily televised briefings to keep the British public informed on the latest developments of the coronavirus outbreak, starting from Monday.
Fauci criticises US coronavirus testing system
Dr Anthony Fauci from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has said that the country’s testing system for coronavirus is not working.
League football in England suspended until April 3
English football fixtures spanning the Premier League, English Football League, FA Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship have been suspended until at least April 3 in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Hunt criticises government’s coronavirus decision
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has denounced the government’s decision to not trigger social distancing measures in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
UK triggers “delay” phase in coronavirus plan
The UK government has moved into the “delay” phase of its four-point coronavirus plan, with prime minister Boris Johnson calling the pandemic the “worst public health crisis for a generation”.
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