NEWS
The latest developments in business and travel
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Roque Sevilla
When Covid-19 hit, philanthropist and businessman Rogue Sevilla set his sights on helping the vulnerable Galápagos Islands
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Anya Hindmarch
Designer Anya Hindmarch has long proven her green credentials, including the launch of that 2007 "I'm NOT A Plastic bag" canvas tote, and by becoming an ambassador for Greenpeace last year. And now she’s doing her bit to ease the global pandemic too.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Jacqui Barrett
After using Facetime to talk to her mum who’s in a care home, Jacqui Barrett had the bright idea to donate free tablets to patients in isolation, to help them stay in touch with loved ones.
LOCKDOWN LEADER:Wiltons and Franco's
Two London restaurants: Wiltons and Franco’s are set to open their kitchens to provide meals for the NHS, keyworkser and the homeless.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Asprey
Asprey has announced a zero-profit initiative supporting The National Emergencies Trust – a disaster charity that provides support to organisations and services on the frontline tackling the pandemic.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Kindred Social
In collaboration with the ‘Clap For Our Carers’ campaign, Kindred has launched a range of rainbow-adorned ‘Thank You’ tees.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Netflix
The Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin are donating $30 Million to Gavi Alliance to help tackle Covid-19
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme has handed out millions of free doughnuts to the UK’s NHS workers, police and fire service staff to say "thank you" for their work during the pandemic.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: John Lewis
Amid the global pandemic, various fashion houses such as Barbour, Mulberry and Scottish fabric specialist Don & Low have been turning their hand to making hospital gowns and scrubs for frontline NHS workers. And now John Lewis is to reopen its Lancashire-based textiles factory to produce desperately needed PPE.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Crystal Palace FC
Crystal Palace Football Club launches new initiative to produce tasty meals for frontline NHS staff and other vulnerable people.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Rosewood Hotels
Rosewood Hotel Group has raised nearly $2 million in a new relief initiative to tackle the global COVID-19 pandemic.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Melia Hotels
Spanish hotel chain Meliá Hotels has a fantastic gift for healthcare workers battling the coronavirus: it’s giving away 10,000 two-night hotel stays to 10,000 frontline medical staff.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Accor Hotels
Accor has opened more than 80 hotels in the UK to provide healthcare professionals, key workers and disadvantaged people with a place to stay
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Aromatherapy Associates
Aromatherapy Associates are giving away 50 wellbeing packages to NHS teams across the nation.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Barbour
UK fashion house Barbour is producing 23,000 protective gowns for frontline medical workers battling Covid-19.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Knight Bus
Harry Potter tour buses are being repurposed as free transport for key NHS workers.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Captain Tom Moore
A 99-year-old army veteran has raised millions for the NHS by performing a 100-lap marathon of his garden
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is known for its luxury bags, shoes, watches and clothing, among other items. Now it’s turning its hand to something even more priceless.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Lisa Brown
Lisa Brown’s acclaimed and much-loved Luxury Spa Edit site has been handpicking and showcasing the best and most fabulous luxury spas, clinics and wellness retreats around the world for years now.
LOCKDOWN LEADER: Made.com
Made.com who have been bringing some much needed hygge to exhausted health workers too busy to get back to their own beds