Damian Grammaticas
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Damian Grammaticas Life story
Damian Grammaticas is a Kenyan born-British journalist, working for the BBC.
Rishi Sunak set to announce policies targeted at drivers
...By Damian Grammaticas & Becky MortonBBC PoliticsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to unveil new policies next week targeted at drivers, in an effort to win votes at the next election...
Rishi Sunak inadvertently failed to declare childcare interest, rules MPs watchdog
...By Damian Grammaticas and Kate WhannelBBC NewsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak failed to correctly declare his wife s financial interest in a childminding agency, the MPs watchdog has ruled...
Rishi Sunak's wife holds shares in childcare firm given Budget boost
...By Joshua Nevett & Damian Grammaticas BBC PoliticsRishi Sunak is facing questions over shares his wife holds in a childcare agency that could benefit from a new policy unveiled in the Budget...
Sunak announces big increase in funding for France to stop small boats
...By Damian Grammaticas & Kate WhannelBBC NewsThe UK will give France almost £500m over three years to help stop migrants crossings the Channel in small boats...
Downing Street party: Boris Johnson faces crucial week
... However, our political correspondent Damian Grammaticas said it was Ms Gray s report which could pose the most immediate threat to Mr Johnson s premiership...
Nusrat Ghani: Ex-minister told she was fired for her 'Muslimness'
... BBC political correspondent Damian Grammaticas said the very public airing of this dispute is a sign of serious tensions among Tories ahead of a crucial week for Boris Johnson...
Covid: Chancellor announces £1bn fund for hospitality
... BBC political correspondent Damian Grammaticas said it now seemed unlikely that new restrictions could be enacted in England before Christmas...
Covid: Firms urge PM for clarity on restrictions over Christmas
... BBC political correspondent Damian Grammaticas said it now seemed unlikely that new restrictions could be enacted in England before Christmas...
Covid: Chancellor announces £1bn fund for hospitality
The chancellor has set out measures to help England's hospitality sector as it struggles with a collapse in bookings sparked by The Rise in Covid cases.
Speaking on Tuesday, Rishi Sunak unveiled a £1bn fund including cash grants of up to £6,000 per premises for each eligible firm.
He Said the government would also help certain firms with the cost of sick pay for Covid-related absences.
The chancellor also announced an extra £30m to help theatres and museums.
He Said the " generous" new support recognised The Situation many hospitality and leisure businesses faced in the run-up to Christmas.
However, he wouldn't be drawn on whether further help would come should further restrictions be announced, as ministers come Under Pressure to tackle the rapid rise of the Omicron variant.
On Monday, a further 91,743 Covid cases were reported across the UK - The Second highest daily total on record.
Citing his track record in government, the chancellor insisted he would " always respond proportionately and appropriately to The Situation we face".
But he added he thought the measures announced today were comparable to the grants that were on offer when businesses were fully closed earlier this year.
He highlighted support that is already in place that will last through to next spring, citing a reduced rate of VAT for the tourism and hospitality sectors and a discount on business rates.
But, challenged on whether he could rule out any more Covid rules before New Year , He Said he understood people's frustrations but the UK faced a very uncertain situation over Omicron.
Echoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's comments on Monday, Mr Sunak said ministers were keeping The Situation under review and monitoring the data " day-by-day, hour by hour" but ruling nothing out.
With just four days until Christmas, people are Looking Forward to spending the festive season with loved ones after many missed out Last Year , when restrictions were brought in just before Christmas.
On Wednesday, Mr Johnson advised people to " think carefully before you go" out to socialise. The UK's chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty also urged people not to " mix with people you don't have to".
Many hospitality and leisure firms have been hit by a a collapse in bookings and reduced footfall as a result of fears over the spread of the Omicron variant.
Many have been calling for a clear decision from the government on whether there will be further Covid restrictions in England in The Coming days.
BBC political correspondent Damian Grammaticas said it now seemed unlikely that new restrictions could be enacted in England before Christmas.
But hospitality and entertainment businesses were facing critical decisions in The Coming hours about whether to go ahead with or cancel events over The Holiday period, he added.
EVERYTHING THAT IS YOURS WAS ONCE HERS: Stieg Larsson 'S MILLENNIUM:Source of news: bbc.com
