Revealed: The most applied-for jobs during the Covid-19 crisis May 21, 2020 Delivery drivers and warehouse workers are among the roles that have received the highest number of job applications during the Covid-19 crisis, a new report has revealed. Data published today by Linkedin showed that critical frontline jobs have been inundated with applications as companies respond to shifting demand during the lockdown. Delivery drivers were the [...]
Boris Johnson stable after second night in intensive care April 8, 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care but is in a stable condition after receiving oxygen support. Johnson tested positive for coronavirus nearly two weeks ago and was admitted to St Thomas’ hospital in London on Sunday night. On Monday evening he was admitted into intensive care after his condition deteriorated. [...]
‘Urgent action’ must be taken to protect more workers, says Treasury committee April 8, 2020 Urgent action must be taken to provide economic relief for those not covered by the government’s coronavirus support packages, according to parliament’s Treasury committee. Mel Stride, chair of the Treasury Select Committee, wrote to chancellor Rishi Sunak today to ask for an extension of the government’s self-employed coronavirus package in particular. The committee said it [...]
Reed chair’s fear of ‘tsunami of job losses’ turns to a bullish call rejecting a UK double-dip recession December 9, 2020 The founder and chairman of recruitment company and jobs giant Reed, James Reed has done a screeching U-turn on his outlook for the UK economy and jobs market.
Whitehall needs ‘delivery revolution’ to avoid wasting £10bn March 4, 2020 The government will waste £10bn in its attempts to “level up” the country’s infrastructure unless it reforms project delivery, according to a leading London think tank. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce the wave of new projects in next week’s budget to fulfil the Tories’ election promise to spend £100bn on infrastructure. However, a [...]
Downing Street admits it could impose M25 quarantine ring August 3, 2020 Plans to introduce a quarantine ring around the M25 to halt travel in and out of London are “within the government’s contain strategy”, Downing Street said today. The admission came as the Prime Minister scrambles to curb a spike in infections across the country. Boris Johnson is said to have held a “war game” session [...]
Sadiq Khan slams ‘unacceptable’ London lockdown plans August 3, 2020 London mayor Sadiq Khan has hit out at Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister reportedly discussed drastic contingency plans to lockdown London in event of a second coronavirus wave without involving City Hall. One of the options discussed by Johnson as part of a “war gaming” session with chancellor Rishi Sunak was using the M25 [...]
Estate agent Purplebricks reports record-breaking July instructions August 3, 2020 Estate agent Purplebricks recorded its highest ever month for instructions in the UK in July due to the stamp duty holiday and pent-up demand following the coronavirus lockdown. Shares in the company jumped 4.59 per cent this morning after it announced that it listed a record-breaking 7,000 homes in July. The figures Purplebricks this morning [...]
Airlines call on government to extend furlough scheme beyond June April 27, 2020 The UK’s airlines have written to chancellor Rishi Sunak warning him that carriers could face a “renewed cash crisis” if the coronavirus job retention scheme is not extended beyond June. In a letter, Tim Alderslade, chief executive of sector body Airlines UK, said: “There is a danger that should the CJRS be withdrawn prematurely, carriers [...]
Coronavirus: Police get power to arrest or fine those breaking lockdown rules March 26, 2020 Police have been given the power to arrest or issue fines of £60 to people found to be breaching the UK coronavirus lockdown rules. In a bid to enforce the restrictions that were announced on Monday evening, police can issue a fixed penalty notice of £60, which will be lowered to £30 if paid within [...]