ISIS has produced revolting propaganda using a photo of Paty’s severed head, taken by Chechen extremist Aboulakh Anzorov after he cut off in broad daylight in the Paris suburbs. Via: French teacher decapitated by Islamist will be awarded the Legion d'Honneur for bravery
Senior justice officials cited by The Wall Street Journal say the complaint will allege that Google plays favorites with businesses, shutting out any possible competitors and cement its own dominance. Via: Department of Justice will file an antitrust lawsuit against Google today
Boris Johnson set to impose England’s strictest restrictions after last-ditch bid to strike deal failsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson looks set to impose the strictest coronavirus restrictions in England on nearly 3 million people in Greater Manchester after a last-ditch attempt to strike a deal ended Read more…
Gertjan Vlieghe says the surge in Covid cases means the Bank will need a range of measures Negative interest rates in the UK edged closer on Monday after a Bank of England policymaker warned the central bank would need extra firepower to boost the economy following the surge in Covid-19 Read more…
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as MPC member Gertjan Vlieghe says UK may need more stimulus to fight Covid-19 crisisLatest: BoE’s Gertjan Vlieghe sees downside risks risingVlieghe: Risk of large job losses as furlough scheme ends Introduction: Can Pelosi and Mnuchin reach a deal today?Wall Street Read more…
Lawsuit will accuse tech company of abusing its position to dominate search and search advertisingThe US justice department is expected to file a lawsuit against Google on Tuesday, accusing the tech company of abusing its position to maintain an illegal monopoly over search and search advertising.The antitrust suit would be Read more…
<p>Tier 3 restrictions imposed after talks break down between government and local leaders.</p> Via: Manchester to enter tier 3 lockdown after government fails to reach deal with local leaders
<p>Brexit means Boris Johnson’s argument against Indyref2 – that it was a ‘once in a generation’ vote – is ‘no longer effective’</p> Via: Nicola Sturgeon on course to provoke ‘full-blown constitutional crisis’ over Scottish independence, leaked memo admits
<p>Early closing ‘makes no sense’ now households are barred from mixing under tier 2 restrictions</p> Via: London lockdown: Sadiq Khan calls for immediate end to 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants
<p>Employees from different households ‘permitted to meet indoors for work purposes’ in tiers 2 and 3, says No.10</p> Via: Coronavirus: Working lunches become possible lockdown loophole