Marketing in a crisis: Top tech bosses on how to build a brand through Covid-19 September 14, 2020 While the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc through all parts of the business world, there are few who have had to argue their case for survival more than chief marketing officers. As the economic downturn set in and companies scrambled to shore up their finances, marketing budgets have been slashed across the board. Official industry [...]
Labour leader Keir Starmer in self-isolation ahead of key Brexit debate September 14, 2020 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has gone into self-isolation after a member of his household showed Covid-19 symptoms. “The member of his household has now had a test,” a Labour spokeswoman said. “In line with National Health Service guidelines, Keir will self-isolate while awaiting the results of the test and further advice from medical professionals.” [...]
Coronavirus: Rule of six comes into effect as UK tightens lockdown September 14, 2020 New laws banning social gatherings of more than six people came into effect this morning as the government tightens lockdown measures amid a rise in coronavirus cases. The regulations — dubbed the rule of six — apply to indoors and outdoors gatherings in England and Scotland, but only indoors in Wales. In England the restrictions [...]
Focusrite shares jump as lockdown home recordings boost revenue September 14, 2020 Shares in Focusrite jumped this morning after the audio firm reported “substantial” growth in revenue and profit as professionals and amateurs turned to its products during the coronavirus lockdown. The Aim-listed firm said it expected revenue of roughly £129m for the year to the end of August, up from £84.7m last year and ahead of [...]
UK signs €1.4bn deal for Valneva coronavirus vaccine September 14, 2020 The UK government has inked a €1.4bn (£1.3bn) deal to secure up to 190m doses of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by French biotech firm Valneva. Under the terms of the deal, Valneva will supply the government with 60m doses in the second half of 2021 at a cost of €470m. The UK then has [...]
Post Office in talks over sale of telecoms division September 11, 2020 The Post Office is said to be in discussions over a sale of its telecoms arm and is mulling a sale of its insurance business as part of a shake-up under its new chief executive. The scandal-hit company has appointed bankers to oversee an auction of its telecoms division, which has half a million customers [...]
Coronavirus: Fears of second wave mount as R rate rises above one September 11, 2020 Fears of a deadly second wave of coronavirus infections mounted today after official data showed the rate of transmission has risen above the critical level. The reproduction rate — known as R — is now between 1.0 and 1.2, according to the Government Office for Science. It marks an increase on last week, when the [...]
Coronavirus: Contact-tracing app to launch on 24 September September 11, 2020 The NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app will be rolled out in England and Wales on 24 September, the government confirmed today. The app will allow people to check in at hospitality venues by scanning QR codes using their smartphone. This will allow NHS test and trace to contact customers telling them to self-isolate if there is [...]
Chicken feed: Deliveroo signs restaurant deal with Nando’s September 11, 2020 Chicken lovers will now be able to order Nando’s to their door after the restaurant chain signed a partnership with Deliveroo. The food platform today said it will roll out delivery for Nando’s meals nationwide, with 360 restaurants now taking orders. The peri-peri favourite previously offered its own delivery service, though this was only available [...]
UK strikes free trade agreement with Japan September 11, 2020 The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan that is set to increase trade with the country by an estimated £15.2bn. The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement , which is the first trade deal to be signed since Britain left the EU earlier this year, was agreed in principle this morning. In a [...]
