General News
26 Nov
Swathes of England face strictest Covid restrictions
London escaped the most stringent of post-lockdown Covid-19 restrictions but Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle are among areas faced with strict measures in the runup to Christmas.
23 Nov
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine proves effective
AstraZeneca said its Covid-19 vaccine was highly effective in preventing the virus and that it would move quickly to get approval for use.
18 Nov
Carnival to raise $1bn to buy back notes
Carnival said it planned to raise $1bn (£753m) with an equity offering to buy convertible bonds back from their holders.
09 Nov
Pfizer vaccine news spurs optimism - reaction
Pfizer's announcement that its Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective is the biggest scientific step forward since the virus emerged in late 2019.