Day: May 18, 2020
Sir Frederick Barclay releases footage of alleged Ritz bugging
May 18, 2020Sir Frederick Barclay has released CCTV footage that allegedly shows his nephew handling a bugging device at London’s Ritz hotel. The 85-year-old has released the clip in an ongoing bitter legal battle with his twin brother David’s side of the family over the future of their multibillion-pound empire. Sir Frederick and his daughter Amanda are […]
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TfL issues list of London Tube stations to avoid as more people go back to work
May 18, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates A daily list of the 20 “hotspot” bus, Tube and railway stations to avoid at peak times was issued today as London’s great back-to-work accelerated. The early-morning rush hour was markedly busier than last week, with passenger levels up […]
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Row over 'damaging' quarantine rules for Brits returning from abroad as travel bosses warn of 'blow to tourism'
May 18, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The Government was embroiled in an angry row with travel bosses today after ministers decided to impose “damaging” quarantine rules on most travellers returning from abroad – even from France. It had been hoped that a deal agreed between […]
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Richmond crash: Motorcyclist dies after collision in west London
May 18, 2020A motorcyclist has been killed in a car crash in west London. Police were called to Kew Road, Richmond, at around 6.30am today following reports of a road traffic collision between a car and a motorbike. Emergency services attended but the motorcyclist, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the […]
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Courts 'will have to sweat their assets' to catch up as new jury trials return
May 18, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Justice Secretary Robert Buckland today warned that the courts will have to “sweat our assets” better to catch up as new jury trials made a limited return. In tightly controlled hearings in which social distancing was being applied, the […]
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London congestion charge times, cost, zones map and how to avoid it
May 18, 2020Driving into the centre of London is set to become more expensive from next month, with the congestion charge set to be raised. Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the increase last week as well as announcing that the days and times on which the charge will apply are also temporarily changing. The chances come as part […]
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Moment Sir Frederick Barclay's nephew 'plants bugging device in Ritz hotel'
May 18, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates This CCTV footage released by billionaire Sir Frederick Barclay allegedly shows one of his nephews handling a bugging device in the Ritz hotel. The 85-year-old businessman is locked in a bitter High Court battle with his twin brother’s family […]
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Sao Paulo hospitals being overwhelmed as coronavirus cases soar
May 18, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Hospitals in São Paulo, Brazil’s biggest city, are running out of space for Covid-19 patients. Officials said hospitals had reached 90 per cent capacity. Businesses, schools and public spaces are shut in the city of 12 million, but many […]
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Falling through the cracks
May 18, 2020Danni talks to small businesses who are struggling to access support; she finds out more about the rise of video conferencing app, Zoom; and learns how professional football is facing a new economic reality.
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