Britain reported a 106,000 coronavirus cases recorded Yesterday, Boris Johnson faced increasing pressure to clarify whether new Covid-19 restrictions will be introduced in England after Christmas.

After the decentralized governments of Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh outlined measures that will take effect after Christmas, some business leaders called on the prime minister to clarify.

New research in England and Scotland shows that people infected with the Omicron variant are less likely to require hospitalization than those infected with the Delta variant.

Coronavirus-related employee absences will continue Disrupt businesses and public servicesThe employer warned that despite the government’s measures to shorten the self-isolation period for infected persons by three days.

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There are five more stories in the news

1. Turkey’s falling foreign assets hint at “radical” lira intervention Turkey’s foreign exchange reserves Down billions of dollars Since the beginning of this week, this shows that active intervention helped the lira rebound from historical lows.Turk unwilling There are about two new state-backed financial products designed to support its currency.

2. Rising natural gas prices in the UK triggers a “national crisis” “Stratosphere” wholesale prices of natural gas and electricity threaten “National crisis“In the UK, energy companies issued warnings because they put pressure on ministers to protect customers and suppliers from fluctuations in the commodity market.

3. Draghi: Europe lacks means to deter Russia The Italian Prime Minister recognized that the European Union has Few tools Prevent the military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. “Do we have missiles, ships, artillery, and troops? We don’t currently have them,” he said.

4. Britain and Europe reach an agreement on obtaining fish resources in 2022 Both sides have Reach an agreement Regarding the sharing of the total catch of about 100 fish species in waters such as the North Sea and the Irish Sea next year, a separate dispute with France over the entry of its ships into British waters continues.

5. Credit Suisse fired two managers overseeing the Greensill Fund Lukas Haas, Portfolio Manager, and Luc Mathys, Head of Fixed Income, Credit Suisse Asset Management, Suspended From their role after the suspension of the fund. Expect more departures.

Coronavirus Digest

• Underinvestment European Hospital Has resulted in Labor shortage Regulations restricting intensive care.

• Low proportion of infected people Omicron variants might need Hospitalization The data shows that compared with Delta strain.

• we Close financial situation The most lenient on record, Even though the Fed has begun to withdraw from the stimulus measures of the coronavirus era.

• This Food and Drug Administration Pfizer authorized Covid-19 antiviral pills, But the White House has warned it May not be available Months.

• Novax The vaccine seems to produce Effective immune response According to preliminary data released yesterday, targeting Omicron.

• Manufacturers bet on new Messenger RNA technology Will eventually allow Flu vaccine Develop faster to match new strains.

• Fast Food Group McDonald’s Indicates that due to delays in delivery, it can only provide the minimum amount of French fries in its 2,900 branches In Japan.

• Financial Times view: Omicron has shown that there are still Serious mistake International coordination and cooperation.

Thank you readers who participated in our voting. 83% of the interviewees stated that they received the Covid-19 booster injection. Among the 17% of those who had not received booster doses, 5% said it was because they did not have the additional doses where they lived.

the day before

Vladimir Putin holds annual press conference Two days later, the Russian President will hold a year-end briefing with domestic media. Warn NATO military response To expand its alliance.

Economic data Portugal will release Budget deficit data for the third quarter, and the UK will release the GfK consumer confidence survey and CBI monthly growth indicator report.

• On the other side of the Atlantic: The number of initial jobless claims in the United States is forecast It remains extremely low, while consumer spending and new home sales may increase in November. Economists expect core inflation to rise at the fastest annual rate in the past four years. (“Financial Times”, “Wall Street Journal”)

What are we still reading

Jair Bolsonaro turns to build For an outsider who won the presidency of Brazil and promised to reject traditional corrupt politicians, it’s a Extraordinary face change, The far-right leader told the legislator’s audience, “I feel at home here.” What is behind his U-turn?

Don’t write off the London IPO market The British capital stock market got what they wanted this year: the listing of large technology companies in growth industries. Unfortunately, they include Alphawave IP and Deliveroo. But this is not the first time London has accepted a bad business model. Written by Cat Rutter Pooley.

Business complacency about the stability of American democracy Executives who are usually afraid of the political spotlight are calling for a peaceful transfer of power in their domestic markets because Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in the election.However, one year later, the business has It’s quiet now Exceed voting rights.

Brand, more Ryanair Low-cost airlines are very popular on Twitter recently, everyone seems to like it, Jamie Ma Kelly wrote. Yes, That Ryanair lashed out at the shaky British Prime Minister and his government. You have to give it to them: these jokes are funny.

Pret A Manger’s wrongly priced smoothie deal Small fonts can be a big problem.The subscription offer of this British sandwich store chain-up to 5 drinks per day for £20 per month-has led to complaints from overworked employees and customers because the offer is Depends on the situation.

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Considering that many of his victories were achieved in the hot summer sun, you might think that Mark Cavendish likes cycling in the summer. but not. “There is something special Cold morning,” He said.