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The latest developments in business and travel
Introducing the new Leica D-Lux 7
The Leica brand continues its legacy of unparalleled engineering with the Leica D-Lux 7 black
Lockdown Leader: Vaughtons
Vaughtons’s team of highly skilled silversmiths have been using traditional methods to create rainbow badges with proceeds going to NHS Charities Together
Lockdown Leader: Roque Sevilla
When Covid-19 hit, philanthropist and businessman Rogue Sevilla set his sights on helping the vulnerable Galápagos Islands
Lockdown Leader: J K Rowling
J.K Rowling’s latest project, The Ickabog raises money for people affected by Covid-19
Lockdown Leader: Brewdog
BrewDog has crafted a beer called ‘Barnard Castle Eye Test’, poking fun at government advisor Dominic Cummings and his alleged lockdown breach.
Lockdown Leader: Katie Sanderson
Instagram followers of Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure received a treat on Tuesday, when she shared a special video made by the team in the run up to series seven to promote the Asks for Masks charity.
Lockdown Leader: Wilderness Safaris
Wildnerness Safaris is creating a variety of initiatives helping to stem the impact of Covid-19 and make local lives better.
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: Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Windjammer Landing Villa Resort team are donating food to St. Lucia’s tireless police, and making hundreds of hot lunches for underprivileged locals.
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: Adare Manor
One of Ireland’s top luxury hotels is doing its bit to help frontline medical staff and the local community during the Covid-19 crisis.