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Britain must go into an Asia-style lockdown now with nurseries and places of worship closed, hotels commandeered as isolation centres and masks worn in every public space, experts have warned.
Former WHO director Anthony Costello said only a total clampdown would succeed in stopping the mutant strain of coronavirus ripping through the country.
Professor of operational research at UCL Christina Pagel added that she thinks the current lockdown restrictions are likely to fail and measures seen in China and Vietnam should be brought in.
In Wuhan, where the virus originated, authorities would go door-to-door to monitor people and made sure people with Covid self-isolated.
Despite around 90 per cent of the population overwhelmingly sticking to regulations, the streets and public transport remain busy, allowing the virus to spread.
The Chancellor is looking at proposals for a Directors Income Support Scheme that would pay sole directors up to 80 per cent of lost profits for three months, up to a ceiling of £7,500.
This month sees millions of us kick start new fitness regimes, diets and detoxes to get back into shape after a slovenly and calorific December.
But while January can prove a good time to refresh our health habits, our investments can also benefit from a similar treatment.
Even the best investors can profit from giving their portfolio a health check at least once a year and making sure their goals are still on track. Here are our seven steps to detox your portfolio – and get it into shape for the year ahead.
Here are our seven steps to detox your portfolio – and get it into shape for the year ahead