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After weeks of snow and subzero temperatures, there is a touch of spring in the air in late February in Berlin. Thousands of people are out on the streets. In busy areas, just a handful wear masks. Although nonessential retailers remain closed and eateries are only open for takeouts, long lines snake outside every coffee shop, artisanal bakery and outdoor food market. It would be easy to forget that Germany has been in lockdown for nearly four months and strict contact limits remain in place. And the lockdown is no longer working: COVID-19 cases have begun to rise again, and experts say Germany is heading into the third wave of the pandemic. The vaccine rollout is going slower than in other countries like the US and the UK, and the spread of virus variants is on the rise, most notably the more contagious B.1.1.7 British mutation. Lockdowns less popular "All the data and surveys so far show that a large majority still follow the rules," Rolf van Dick, professor of social … [Read more...] about COVID: Germany in lockdown lethargy

Stationery chain Ryman has placed a number of shop floor and head office workers on consultation amid ongoing Covid restrictions across England. The high street giant, which was founded in 1883 and is run by Dragons Den businessman Theo Paphitis, told staff their jobs are at risk in January as the company entered consultation talks. In a letter sent to thousands of employees - and seen by Mirror Money - Paphitis said the decision is "tough" but necessary to keep the business trading “for decades to come". He said that a growth in online sales during the first and second Covid lockdowns have not been enough to compensate for losses across the chain's 200 high street stores. Jobs at risk are predominantly shop floor workers and head office employees, he said. Paphitis told workers the business is "committed" to finding roles elsewhere for those affected. A Ryman spokeswoman told Mirror Money the business has launched consultations with workers in mostly city centre … [Read more...] about Ryman axes shop floor and head office jobs as it becomes latest Covid retail casualty

SHOPPERS were left baffled by Superdrug's bizarre "star buy" of the week which increased the price of hand sanitiser. Bottles of So..? hand sanitiser were priced at £1.15 per bottle but promoted as two for £3 - meaning the bottles are 35p more expensive if you buy two. Daniel Leitch, 23, spotted the blunder at the branch in Victoria train station in London. He told The Sun: "I clocked it and it made me double take. "I'm bad at maths but even I could work out it wasn't a good deal. "I'd popped into Superdrug to pick up my lunch, so I wasn't really paying attention to the deals. Most read in Money HUNGRY FOR IT Full list of restaurant chain plans for reopening on April 12 CASH IN Budget 2021 predictions including furlough and universal credit extension SAVINGS BOOST Millions on Universal Credit still missing out on Help to Save £1,200 bonus SUMMER OF LOVE Cheaper … [Read more...] about Superdrug’s ‘star buy’ leaves shoppers baffled after making hand gel more expensive

CAFFE Nero is giving away free hot drinks including tea, coffee and hot chocolate to O2 customers today. The deal is available via the O2 Priority app which users can download for free on their smartphones. It's only available today until midnight - so you'll want to move fast if you want a free caffeine jolt. But it's worth noting that it's a regular offer, so it's likely to be back soon for o2 customers. However, the deal is strictly one code per customer per device, per week. Prices for Caffe Nero drinks vary across the country, but you're looking at savings of between £1.90 and £2.70 depending on what you order. The drinks included in the deal are: Iced Latte Iced Americano Caffè Latte Cappuccino Americano Espresso Flat White Cortado Mocha Hot Chocolate Tea Extras, speciality drinks and all other products are excluded from the offer. Tea is the cheapest drink, usually costing around £1.90 so that will offer the smallest savings. … [Read more...] about How to get a free hot drink at Caffe Nero today

BRITS can celebrate the warmer weather with a barbecue, with prices starting at £2 for a disposable one. If you're thinking of eating al fresco this weekend when England is supposed to be hotter than Rome , we've got you covered with the cheapest barbecues on the market. Remember though, households in England are banned from mixing under the current coronavirus lockdown restrictions. But from March 29, the rule of six will be reintroduced and small gatherings in private gardens will be given the green light under plans to unlock the country. We've rounded up the best barbecues available to buy on the high street so you're ready to unite with friends and family again. Before splashing your cash though, you should use price comparison sites such as PriceSpy and Google Shopping to make sure you really are getting the best deal. Here's what we found for the best disposable, charcoal, gas and dual fuel barbecues to sizzel up your summer. Disposable BBQs - From £2 … [Read more...] about Cheapest BBQs including charcoal, gas and disposible