sunaina preminds, Author at London Daily Report

Andy Burnham blames Chancellor in Greater Manchester lockdown row

by sunaina preminds | Oct 18, 2020 | Bottom Right, Top Left

Andy Burnham : Mayor Andy Burnham has blamed Chancellor Rishi Sunak for being “the problem” in the row over a lockdown for Greater Manchester, as confusion was cast over talks with Downing Street. The feud between No 10 and the Labour mayor continued on...

London moves to tier 2 lockdown: what are the new restrictions?

by sunaina preminds | Oct 17, 2020 | Bottom Middle, Top Middle

New restrictions banning different households from mixing indoors have been imposed in London to prevent rising coronavirus levels. The city had been rated “medium” (tier 1) in the new three-tier system of local alerts for England. This put London with...

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Rishi Sunak that “now is not yet the time to balance the books”

by sunaina preminds | Oct 17, 2020 | Bottom Right, Top Left

Monetary Fund: In an interview with Sky News, Kristalina Georgieva said the UK must stand ready to spend more to support businesses and households through the second surge of the pandemic. Her comments come as the chancellor faces criticism for providing less generous...

Coronavirus: Millions of 15-minute COVID tests being developed for UK, says PM

by sunaina preminds | Oct 17, 2020 | Bottom Left, Top Middle

Coronavirus: The UK’s coronavirus testing system – for so long a source of embarrassment for ministers – could get a major boost with millions of new fast turnaround tests, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister told a news conference on Friday...

Police have urged women to stay in groups while outside after three were stabbed and two others were punched in a spate of attacks in Belfast

by sunaina preminds | Oct 13, 2020 | Bottom Middle, Top Left

Police: Officers have said they are hunting a single suspect who was carrying a small but sharp knife and may have been wearing a mask. Police also said he was wearing dark clothing and was riding a mountain bike. The first stabbing took place at around 8:10pm on...