Night-time sector readies legal challenge to local lockdown plans

Linda J. Dodson

Bosses in the night-time sector are set to mount a legal challenge against the Government’s “catastrophic” local lockdown plans, as pubs, bars and restaurants fear for their survival.  The industry’s largest trade body has threatened action after Downing Street announced a new three-tier system under which pubs and bars will be closed in some parts […]

Oreo celebrates human connections made during lockdown in new ad

Linda J. Dodson

Dive Brief: Mondelez’s Oreo cookie brand launched a campaign in the U.K. to celebrate the connections people made with each other while stuck at home during pandemic lockdowns. Parodying telecommunications companies that promise to “supercharge your connectivity” because of a “cutting-edge connection device,” The Playful Network website celebrates collective playfulness, […]

lockdown shifts what Britons want from their homes

Linda J. Dodson

Speedy Wifi and green space have climbed up the priority list for property buyers, as lockdown has shaken up what Britons want from their homes.  A new survey by Ipsos MORI, the pollster, found that 49pc of people said a fast, reliable internet connection and being near green spaces have become more important to […]