20

Nov

Five people injured in a stabbing attack in western German town

Five people were injured in a stabbing attack in the western German town of Oberhausen on Thursday and a suspect was arrested in what police said appeared to be a…

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19

Nov

Supermarkets main setting for getting Covid-19 in UK

Supermarkets are the most frequent common exposure setting for those catching COVID-19 in England, new data reported by Sky News suggests. Public Health England (PHE) collated the data using the…

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19

Nov

Germany’s partial lockdown is hitting skilled trades sector – ZDH

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures imposed by the government to slow the spread of the coronavirus are hurting the skilled trades sector, which expects sales to drop this year for…

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19

Nov

1 in 7 UK companies say at risk of collapse, ONS survey shows

Some 14% of British companies say they have low or no confidence they will survive the next three months, a survey published by the Office for National Statistics showed on…

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19

Nov

Boris Johnson outlines his Ten Point Plan for a UK Green Industrial Revolution

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is setting out an ambitious ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution which will allow the UK to forge ahead with eradicating its contribution to…

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19

Nov

Thyssenkrupp cuts further 5,000 jobs to stave off coronavirus hit

Ailing conglomerate Thyssenkrupp said on Thursday it would need to cut a further 5,000 jobs to ease the impact of the coronavirus crisis on its businesses. The company, whose steelmaking…

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19

Nov

Germany still has too many new COVID-19 infections, health official says

The number of new COVID-19 infections in Germany is still much too high and is causing a serious pandemic situation, the head of the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases…

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19

Nov

Former Wirecard boss Braun to be quizzed by German lawmakers

Wirecard's former boss Markus Braun is due to appear before a German parliamentary committee on Thursday, temporarily leaving jail to testify over the collapse of what was once hailed as…

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19

Nov

AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot candidate shows promise among elderly in trials

A potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc and Oxford University produced a strong immune response in older adults, giving hope it may protect some of those most vulnerable to…

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19

Nov

English doctors prepare COVID vaccine roll-out

English doctors are grappling with the prospect of seven-day service, -75 degree Celsius freezers and vaccines known as "Talent" and "Courageous" as they prepare for an unprecedented logistical challenge: the…

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19

Nov

Air France-KLM prepares for COVID-19 vaccine airlift

Air France-KLM is among airlines gearing up for the challenge of transporting millions of doses of temperature-sensitive COVID-19 vaccines in the midst of a travel slump. Breakthrough vaccines developed by…

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19

Nov

UPDATED: UK announces largest military investment since Cold War

 Britain pledged to end the "era of retreat" by announcing a major increase in military spending, despite the coronavirus crisis pummelling the economy, as it seeks to define its post-Brexit…

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18

Nov

Halfords profit more than doubles on British cycling boom

British bicycles and car products retailer Halfords on Wednesday reported a more than doubling in first-half profit, boosted by a COVID-19-driven cycling boom. The firm said it made an underlying…

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18

Nov

Almost half the head teachers in England are considering quitting

Schools in England are facing an exodus of headteachers, with almost half considering leaving the profession after the pandemic, according to a new survey. Headteachers interviewed by the Guardian said…

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18

Nov

Wirecard’s creditors claim at least 12.5 billion euros

Creditors of the collapsed German payments company Wirecard have made claims for at least 12.5 billion euros ($14.85 billion), a German court said on Wednesday. Wirecard, in a dramatic fall…

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18

Nov

German police clash with protesters angry at Merkel’s coronavirus plans

German police unleashed water cannon on Wednesday in an effort to scatter thousands of protesters angry over plans to empower Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to enforce restrictions to curb the…

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18

Nov

American, British Airways, oneworld to trial COVID-19 tests

American Airlines, British Airways, and the oneworld alliance will launch a coronavirus testing trial this month aimed at convincing the U.S. and UK governments to introduce testing so that transatlantic…

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18

Nov

UK’s former Labour leader Corbyn not re-admitted to parliamentary party

Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will not be restored as a Labour Member of Parliament (MP) after he undermined efforts to tackle anti-Semitism, Britain's current Labour leader Keir Starmer…

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18

Nov

British minister says “too early” to plan for Christmas

The UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma has said it is too early to set out Covid rules for Christmas, following several newspaper reports that the government has plans to let…

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18

Nov

Madeleine McCann suspect taken to hospital after fight in cell

The suspect in the Madeleine McCann case has been injured after an argument in a court cell, according to a German newspaper report. Christian B, as he is known under…

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18

Nov

Britain to ban new petrol cars and vans by 2030 on road to net zero emissions

Britain will move up a ban on new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030 and is eyeing 250,000 new jobs as part of a green industrial revolution, Prime…

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18

Nov

Coronavirus lockdown in the Netherlands to continue into December

Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that most of the country’s current coronavirus lockdown measures must remain in place through mid-December, despite a recent decline in the number of new…

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18

Nov

Germany says Polish and Hungarian citizens will pay price for EU blockade

European Union members who reject the rule of law mechanism must be aware that their citizens will have to pay a price for this stance, German Europe Minister Michael Roth…

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18

Nov

Corbyn readmitted to UK Labour

Britain’s former main opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said he has been readmitted to the Labour Party after being suspended following his comments downplaying a report critical of its handling of…

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17

Nov

Former head of collapsed firm Wirecard to appear before German inquiry

The former head of collapsed payments services provider Wirecard must appear in person before a German parliamentary inquiry on Thursday after a court rejected his lawyers' motion for him to…

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17

Nov

Lewis Hamilton named most influential black person in Britain

Lewis Hamilton, the freshly crowned six-time Formula 1 champion, has been named as the most influential black person in Britain after a year in which he combined record-breaking achievements on…

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17

Nov

PM Johnson considering temporary cut in foreign aid to help country’s finances

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering a temporary cut to the aid spending to help the country's Covid-ravaged public finances, The Times (of London) reported. Ministers have drawn up plans to reduce…

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17

Nov

Is Europe about to face a bird-flu outbreak?

CDE.NEWS has been following a recent spike in reported cases of bird-flu across Europe. Denmark has ordered 25,000 chickens to be culled after finding H5N8 bird flu on a farm,…

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16

Nov

UK shopper numbers plunge as English lockdown makes impact

Total shopper numbers across British retail destinations plummeted 57.7% in the week to Nov. 14 year-on-year, reflecting the impact of England's second national lockdown, market researcher Springboard said on Monday.…

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16

Nov

German economy stagnating or shrinking amid second wave of virus – Bundesbank

The German economy is likely stagnating or contracting as measures taken at home and abroad to contain the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hit leisure activities as well as…

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16

Nov

Germany hopes trade barriers will be dismantled under Biden

Germany hopes that trade barriers between the United States and Europe will be dismantled once the new administration under President-elect Joe Biden takes office, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said…

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16

Nov

Small UK manufacturers left in dark over Brexit plans

Nearly half of small and medium-sized British manufacturers have no idea how the end of the Brexit transition period at the end of this year will affect their business, a…

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16

Nov

University of Oxford study shows video games ‘good for well-being’

People who play video games for long periods of time tend to report feeling happier than those who do not, a study has indicated. The Oxford Internet Institute research focused…

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16

Nov

Belgium accused of abandoning thousands of elderly to die from the coronavirus

Amnesty International said Belgium authorities “abandoned” thousands of elderly people who died in nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic following an investigation published Monday that described the situation as “human…

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16

Nov

Belgian racing pigeon sells for world record 1.6 million euros

A two-year-old Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim set a world record of 1.6 million euros ($1.89 million) at an auction that ended on Sunday, the online auction house said.…

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16

Nov

Ireland warns real trouble if no Brexit breakthrough in 10 days

Trade talks between Britain and the European Union will be in real trouble if there is not a major breakthrough over the next week to 10 days, Irish Foreign Minister…

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16

Nov

UK says: Most people won’t be vaccinated against COVID-19 until 2021

Britain's health minister said on Monday that even if progress with the COVID-19 vaccine is made as quickly as possible, the majority of people in the UK will not be…

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16

Nov

As Brexit talks resume, UK says: our red lines remain unchanged

As Brexit talks resumed in Brussels, Britain said on Monday its red lines remained unchanged but that it hoped to reach a trade deal with the European Union if the…

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16

Nov

UK PM Johnson to govern via video conferencing

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was well after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19 and will drive the government forward via Zoom while in self-isolation in Downing…

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16

Nov

Merkel, German states consider tougher COVID-measures

Germany's federal government and states are considering new COVID-19 measures to halt the rise in infections, such as dramatically reducing the number of people at household gatherings and compulsory mask…

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16

Nov

Major new coronavirus vaccine trial starts in UK

Johnson & Johnson launched a new late-stage trial in Britain on Monday to test a two-dose regimen of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine among thousands of volunteers, as the U.S. drugmaker…

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15

Nov

Boris Johnson told to self-isolate after coming into contact with a positive case

British prime minister, Boris Johnson, has been told to self-isolate through the NHS track and trace app after coming into contact with someone who tested positive, 10 Downing Street confirms.

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15

Nov

Business failure rate in Ireland surprisingly low, but a surge is expected

For many businesses in Ireland, the recent imposition of a new round of strict measures to control the spread of coronavirus was seen as a step too far. Some firms,…

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15

Nov

JD Sports emerges as surprise contender to buy Debenhams

JD Sports has emerged as a serious contender to rescue Debenhams, in a potential takeover that would significantly escalate its high street rivalry with Mike Ashley. The company is understood…

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15

Nov

Germans warned to brace for 4-5 months of severe COVID-19 measures

Germans should brace for another 4-5 months of severe measures to halt the rise in coronavirus infections and should not expect the current rules to be eased quickly, Economy Minister…

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15

Nov

Normal life back next winter, says vaccine creator

The impact of a new Covid vaccine will kick in significantly over summer and life should be back to normal by next winter, one of its creators has said. Prof…

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15

Nov

UPDATED: Prince Charles in Berlin for National Day of Mourning

Prince Charles arrived in Berlin on Saturday evening in order to take part in commemorations for Germany's Day of Mourning (Volkstrauertag) on Sunday. The heir to the British throne will meet…

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15

Nov

Irish health chief concerned by unexpected rise in COVID-19 cases

An unexpected 10% rise in the five-day moving average of new COVID-19 cases in Ireland threatens to reverse a recent sharp drop in the incidence rate of the disease to…

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15

Nov

COVID-19 cases and deaths increase in France and Germany, UK registers decrease

The number of confirmed new COVID-19 cases and deaths in France rose sharply in the last 24 hours, according to French health ministry data published on Saturday. France registered 32,095…

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15

Nov

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Monheim, Germany

A roundabout, designed as a giant turntable with a huge 12-meter-long tone arm, in Monheim, Germany. Via EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

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14

Nov

Germany plans 22 billion euros in COVID aid for companies in first half of 2021

Germany expects to pay out 22 billion euros ($26 billion) in COVID-19 relief aid from January through June 2021 to companies and self-employed people, people close to the matter said,…

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14

Nov

UK to ban sale of new diesel and petrol cars in 2030

The U.K. will move up a planned ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars to 2030, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, as part of the government’s plan to…

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14

Nov

Switzerland starts ‘rolling review’ of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Switzerland has begun a rolling review of Moderna's, COVID-19 vaccine candidate so it can give it a speedy approval should it pass muster in clinical trials, the country's drug regulator…

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13

Nov

Zurich Insurance plays down impact of COVID-19 claims

Zurich Insurance Group does not expect property claims triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic to materially affect the group, Europe's fifth-largest insurer said on Thursday, adding that it planned to maintain…

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13

Nov

Challenge begins for UK farmer to get Xmas turkeys on tables

Turkey farmer Tom Copas says he faces a challenge to bring over the seasonal staff he needs this Christmas to process his turkeys and then to meet a surge in…

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