US economic activity grew at a moderate pace from late February to early April boosted by an acceleration in vaccinations and a fresh round of stimulus payments, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book. The report found that consumer spending strengthened as restrictions eased and Americans received up to $1,400 in stimulus payments.
The UK government has promised to pay up to £300,000 in compensation to organisers of certain live-audience sporting events over the next couple of months, in the event that the fixture is cancelled because of coronavirus. Fans are set to return under the pilot scheme at major sporting events including the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley (just 4,000 people) and the World Snooker Championships at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre.
Ireland will offer alternatives to the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to all high-risk patients and everyone under 60, the government said. Ireland’s National Immunisation Advisory Committee and deputy chief medical officer on Monday advised against giving the vaccine to under 60s because the risk of blood clots could…
