China has said that relations with the United States were ‘on the brink of a new Cold War’, fuelled in part by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic, as Muslims around the world celebrated a muted end to the holy month of Ramadan. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that Washington had been infected by … Read more
Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings was in Downing Street this afternoon, fuelling speculation he is about to quit over apparent breaches of the coronavirus travel lockdown – as nine Tory backbenchers demanded his head. He arrived in Westminster this lunchtime as the first cracks in Tory unity appeared over revelations he twice travelled 270 miles … Read more
Boris Johnson is on the brink of climbdown over his decision to allow Huawei to help build Britain’s 5G network over new security fears The climbdown comes after a growing rebellion on the Tory backbenches UK currently plans to use Huawei kit in 35 per cent of Britain’s 5G network The company’s link to Chinese … Read more
The British theatre industry is on the brink of collapse because of the coronavirus crisis, according to West End producer Sonia Friedman. Warning the public of the threat faced by theatres in a column with The Telegraph on Thursday, the Harry Potter And The Cursed Child producer, 55, claimed 70 per cent of companies would … Read more
Fears for Everest windows as firm teeters on brink of collapse with 2,500 jobs and orders worth £102m in jeopardy Lockdown easing is unlikely to come to the ailing company’s rescue, source said Potential buyers have been locked in secret bidding, but have signed NDAs The firm’s 2,500 employees hang in the balance, as well … Read more
Intu pleading for relief from creditors after plunging rent payments leave it facing cash crunch By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:11 BST, 18 May 2020 | Updated: 22:11 BST, 18 May 2020 Intu is pleading for relief from creditors after plunging rent payments have left it facing a cash crunch. The commercial … Read more
Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge are on the brink of collapse with 6,000 jobs at risk after owner files notice to appoint administrators at High Court Owner Casual Dining Group said move will give the firm 10 days breathing space The company confirmed it’s working with advisers from corporate finance firm AlixPartners over a potential restructuring … Read more
Stephen Fry believes the music of Beethoven saved him from the brink of suicide… and that the composer ‘brought colour back’ to his life after he was ‘lit by the flame of mania’ By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 00:54 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 00:54 BST, 14 May 2020 Stephen Fry has admitted … Read more
With the coronavirus placing more undue stress on the lives of Australians than ever before, it’s important to maintain a balance between work and play to avoid burning out. According to Safe Work Australia, 92 per cent of serious mental health concerns in the workplace can be connected to work-related stressors, which are usually caused by … Read more
The Scotty dog is back: Historic Scottish Terriers are back from the brink of disappearing altogether as Kennel Club says puppy registrations have boomed by 92% Last year numbers for the historic Scottish Terrier dog fell dangerously low But puppy registrations for the breed have increased by 92 per cent in 2020 It now leads … Read more