How technology is helping to maintain positive workplace culture during self-isolation March 31, 2020 Covid-19 has been disruptive to many aspects of our lives – including our work. For most organisations, remote working is quickly becoming the new normal, yet it’s a muscle many are just starting to develop. And while this transition is vital to keep employees safe, it brings with it a wealth of new challenges. Without [...]
Coronavirus: Police accused of ‘overzealous’ crackdown on Easter eggs March 30, 2020 Convenience stores selling Easter eggs have faced a crackdown from “overzealous” enforcement of the government’s coronavirus lockdown, according to the sector’s trade body. Newsagents and off-licences have been allowed to stay open during the lockdown as the government has deemed them to be essential retailers, along with supermarkets and pharmacies. Any shops deemed non-essential are [...]
Dominic Cummings self-isolates with coronavirus symptoms March 30, 2020 Boris Johnson’s most senior adviser Dominic Cummings is reportedly self-isolating at home with coronavirus symptoms. A Number 10 source told the MailOnline that Cummings is still “in contact” with Downing Street colleagues. A Downing Street spokesperson said they “wouldn’t expect” that Cummings had been tested. It comes after the Prime Minister tested positive for Covid-19 [...]
Why the UK’s startup sector is worth saving March 30, 2020 Covid-19 has already destroyed so much. Lives, livelihoods, freedom of movement. For those on the frontlines, whether in the NHS, social care or supermarkets, or in the country’s many sick beds, the battle is fierce. As the dominoes of our economy have tumbled, the government has quickly stepped in. First to safeguard business. Then to [...]
Lloyd’s of London boss expects claims spike as market enacts coronavirus response plan March 26, 2020 The chief executive of insurance market Lloyd’s of London said today he expected a spike in claims as a result of the coraonvirus pandemic. Speaking to City A.M., John Neal said “I think we will have heightened claims activity,” but said it was not yet possible to predict the full impact. Neal said Lloyd’s has [...]
UK coronavirus: Which retailers are open under lockdown rules? March 25, 2020 The government announced a UK coronavirus lockdown on Monday evening, putting limits on work, socialising and going outside. Addressing the nation, the prime minister said “I must give the British people a very simple instruction – you must stay at home”. Boris Johnson said police will break up public gatherings of more than two people, [...]
ECSC shares rise as cybersecurity firm boosts revenue March 25, 2020 Shares in ECSC jumped almost 10 per cent this morning after the cybersecurity firm posted a sharp rise in revenue for the year. The figures ECSC’s organic revenue grew 10 per cent to £5.91m in the year to 31 December 2019. Revenue from its managed services division jumped 48 per cent to £2.59m. Adjusted earnings [...]
Facebook warns ad business weakened by coronavirus crisis March 24, 2020 Facebook has reported a “weakening” of its advertising business during the coronavirus crisis, despite a surge in people using its services. The social media giant said this evening that in countries taking “aggressive actions” to reduce the spread of the virus, its ads business has been “adversely affected”. However, in the countries hit hardest by [...]
Coronavirus: Ryanair ‘does not expect to operate flights in April and May’ March 24, 2020 Ryanair has confirmed that it “does not expect to operate flights in April and May” due to the coronavirus epidemic, a week after warning that it would ground “most, if not all” of its planes. The budget carrier has instead offered its aircraft to all EU governments to use for repatriating civilians and to transport [...]
London retail footfall plunges as shops close amid coronavirus pandemic March 23, 2020 Retail footfall in central London plummeted last week as employees started working from home and shops start to close amid the coronavirus pandemic. Footfall in the capital plunged 63.3 per cent last week, as office workers were advised to stay home. In shopping areas on the outskirts of London footfall was down 21.9 per cent. [...]