British Airways passengers can now buy a discounted Covid-19 test kit to take abroad, which they can use ahead of their return to the UK. Under the current UK travel rules, anyone arriving in the UK will need to show proof of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of departure - which leaves travellers having to find somewhere abroad to get a test. However, British Airways is offering discounted antigen kits from Qured for £33, which passengers can buy before they travel. Passengers can order the kits to their UK address, which are designed to be portable so passengers can take them abroad. They can then schedule a video call with one of Qured's professional health advisors for when it's time to administer the test, so that they can be guided through the process and check that it's done correctly. Qured says that the verified results can be available after 20 minutes, and customers with a negative test will be able to download a 'fit to fly' certificate for their … [Read more...] about British Airways passengers can now buy £33 rapid Covid tests to take abroad
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Deliveroo: Chancellor Rishi Sunak hails ‘British tech success’ as food delivery firm confirms London IPO pick
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has welcomed confirmation by Deliveroo that its highly-anticipated potential stock market float will take place in London. The takeaway delivery company plans to make use of reforms announced this week allowing a "dual class" listing structure enabling founders to retain greater control even after their firms go public. Sky News revealed last month that Deliveroo has pencilled in next Monday to as the date at which it will fire the formal starting gun on its intention to float. The widely-expected deal will bring to market a company which, since it was founded in London in 2013, has become one of Britain's most valuable tech businesses, with a likely market value of up to £7.5bn. It currently operates in more than 800 towns and cities in 12 markets across the world, from Australia and Hong Kong to Belgium and Spain. Advertisement Mr Sunak hailed Deliveroo as a "true British tech success story", saying: "We are looking at … [Read more...] about Deliveroo: Chancellor Rishi Sunak hails ‘British tech success’ as food delivery firm confirms London IPO pick
What happens to Gordon Elliott’s Cheltenham entries now trainer is banned in Britain
Trainer Gordon Elliott was this week banned from running horses in Britain in response to a shocking viral photo. The 42-year-old was pictured sitting on top of a dead horse smiling and making a two-fingered ‘peace’ sign, which has led to various repercussions. The British Horseracing Authority said Elliott cannot run horses here while an investigation by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is ongoing. A BHA spokesperson said: "The decision to refuse to allow horses trained by Mr Elliott to run in Britain is therefore an interim decision which the BHA regards as proportionate in these circumstances. "In an earlier statement, the BHA said it was appalled by the image which undermined its values of respecting and caring for horses." Elliott's record at the Cheltenham Festival He has 32 winners to his name at the meeting and was crowned top trainer in 2017 and 2018. In 2016, he won the feature Cheltenham Gold Cup with Don Cossack, one of the best horses he … [Read more...] about What happens to Gordon Elliott’s Cheltenham entries now trainer is banned in Britain
Man and dog both bite train guard after he asked passenger to put pet on lead
A train guard who asked a passenger to put his pet on a lead was bitten by both the dog and the man. The attack happened after the pet owner refused to put his animal on a leash, prompting the employee to tell him he could not board the train. The vicious pooch then plunged its teeth into the guard's leg, before its owner punched him in the face and bit his ear. He also grabbed the victim's head and threatened to rip his eye out in the brutal attack, which happened at around 3pm on February 17. The passenger fled Upholland Station, near Wigan, after the assault, the Liverpool Echo reports. Sign up to our newsletter to get the day's biggest news straight to your inbox The Mirror's newsletter brings you the latest news, exciting showbiz and TV stories, sport updates and essential political information. The newsletter is emailed out first thing every morning, at 12noon and every evening. Never miss a moment by signing up to our newsletter here . Officers are … [Read more...] about Man and dog both bite train guard after he asked passenger to put pet on lead
Kwarteng axes star-studded Industrial Strategy Council with hint at BEIS rebranding
Kwasi Kwarteng, the business secretary, is axing a star-studded committee of business leaders appointed to advise on the government's progress in delivering its industrial strategy just two-and-a-half years ago. Sky News has learnt that Mr Kwarteng, who took over from Alok Sharma earlier this year, notified the 16 members of the Industrial Strategy Council on Wednesday that their services were no longer required. He said the government had "decided to mark a departure from the Industrial Strategy brand", implying that the department he runs - Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - is likely to face yet another renaming in the coming months. The Industrial Strategy Council, which was launched in November 2018 by Greg Clark, the then business secretary, is chaired by Andy Haldane, the Bank of England's chief economist. Its members include Vivian Hunt, who runs McKinsey's UK operations, Sir Charlie Mayfield, former chair of the John Lewis Partnership, and Lady … [Read more...] about Kwarteng axes star-studded Industrial Strategy Council with hint at BEIS rebranding