Harry John, Author at NewsHub.co.uk

UK economy shrinks at fastest rate for 300 years

12 February, 2021

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) stated that gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 9.9% in 2020 as no sector of the economy avoided financial damage by lockdowns and plunging demand during the Covid crisis. It was the biggest decrease…

Boris Johnson to lay out road map out of Covid lockdown

12 February, 2021

“We want to move out of lockdown but we have got to do it at a safe pace.”

Liverpool explosion at Liverpool Women's hospital, three men arrested

CCTV footage of Liverpool gym raid released

11 February, 2021

On Sunday afternoon, three arrests were made and 52 people were fined during the police raid at Prophecy Performance Centre in Speke, Merseyside.

The Last Of Us adaptation : Game of Thrones stars reunites

11 February, 2021

The Last Of Us is set in a post-apocalyptic world where society has been destroyed by a pandemic.

Kent variant will sweep the world as Covid will last at least 10 years

11 February, 2021

The virus may change to no longer be fatal or cause serious illness.

Crypto.com : how it works and why it is reliable

10 February, 2021

Launched in 2017 by offering a Visa payment card service, Crypto.com has over the years expanded its services in the field of cryptocurrencies.

Holidays : Brits told not to book this year

10 February, 2021

The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has suggested that holidays could be called off this year whether they are in the UK or abroad. Holidays may be cancelled Amid concerns about the impact of new variants on the efficacy of vaccines,…

Jail threat for Covid red list rule-breakers criticised

10 February, 2021

The 10-year jail sentence for Brits who lie about travelling to high-risk Covid countries has been criticised.

Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment

9 February, 2021

Bitcoin has hit record highs after Elon Musk’s car company announced that it had bought circa $1.5bn (£1.1bn) of the cryptocurrency.

Illegal immigrants to get free Covid vaccines in UK

9 February, 2021

The UK government has stated that all illegal immigrants will be able to receive Covid vaccines. Without being subjected to status checks. Illegal immigrants will receive a vaccine Anyone in the UK can register with local doctors and get access…

UK arrivals will need two Covid tests in quarantine

9 February, 2021

With the new measures, travellers will have to take tests after two and eight days into their 10-day quarantine period.

Matt Hancock to hold Covid press conference today

8 February, 2021

Matt Hancock will lead a Covid conference press today.

UK could face tougher lockdown rules if SA Covid variant spreads

8 February, 2021

If the South African Covid mutant strain continues to spread in England, the new possibility of a lockdown could be closest than we tought.

Over 50s to receive Covid vaccine by May

5 February, 2021

Ministers had previously said it was their “ambition” to vaccinate the first nine priority groups by the spring.

Hotel quarantine for ‘red list’ countries imposed from February 15

5 February, 2021

Travellers will be forced to self-isolate for 10 days in approved accommodation to ensure they follow the rules.

Snow forecast in London this weekend

4 February, 2021

January 2021 was the coldest month in the last 10 years with an average temperature of 2.2 C. In January 2010, the average UK January temperature was 0.9C.

Brexit, Simon Coveney : “Northern Ireland Protocol won’t be changed”

4 February, 2021

Simon Coveney said that although there were problems with implementation, the protocol contained “flexibilities”.

Jeff Bezos and his legacy: a page turned for Amazon

3 February, 2021

Jeff Bezos took on the big bookstore chains when he started selling books online in 1994. Three years later it carried millions of dollars.

Draghi asked to form new Italian coalition government

3 February, 2021

President Sergio Mattarella said Italy needed a “high-profile government” to handle the Covid pandemic and the worst economic crisis in decades.

Who is Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy?

3 February, 2021

After the CEO of Amazon’s consumer business, Jeff Wilke announced that his departure earlier, Andy Jassy became the frontrunner to succeed Jeff Bezos.

The UK have ordered 407m Covid vaccine doses

2 February, 2021

The government has 407 million doses in total ordered from 7 companies.

The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Mindhunter’

2 February, 2021

Is Mindhunter actually based on a true story?

How do Premium Bonds work?

2 February, 2021

Each month NS&I gives out more than three million prizes to Bondholders, with winning numbers chosen at random. The tax-free prizes range from £25 to £1 million.

Tony Bennett diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease

1 February, 2021

The 94 year old crooner Tony Bennet wrote on Twitter: “Life is a gift – even with Alzheimer’s”.

Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge

1 February, 2021

Asos is acquiring the stock and the brands although, it is not acquiring the stores.