Governors call on ministers to drop plans to bring back all primary school children before summer holidays May 31, 2020 School governors have called on the government to drop its plans for all primary school children to return to school before the summer holidays, a day before some pupils are due to return. At the moment, the government’s intention is that all primary school age students will return for the final four weeks of term [...]
Sunak: Employers to contribute to furlough scheme from August May 29, 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak this afternoon announced that firms will have to begin contributing towards the government’s furlough scheme from August. Speaking at today’s coronavirus press conference, Sunak laid out a raft of changes to the Treasury’s job retention programme, the cornerstone of the government’s economic response to the crisis. In August, firms will only be [...]
Coronavirus deaths rise by 324 to reach 38,161 May 29, 2020 An additional 324 people have died from coronavirus in the UK, chancellor Rishi Sunak said this afternoon, taking the total death toll to 38,161. In total, 131,458 tests were carried out yesterday, and 2,095 people tested positive. Yesterday 377 more deaths were reported, which was down from 412 the day before. The figures represent a [...]
Camden Market to operate one-way system as it prepares for June reopening May 29, 2020 The owner of Camden Market today outlined plans for a phased reopening of the north London shopping hotspot from 1 June. Landlord Labtech said the venue will reopen on Monday in line with the government’s plans to ease the coronavirus lockdowns for open-air markets and car dealerships. The canal-hugging tourist trap will implement a one-way [...]
UK entrepreneurs rally behind the national response to COVID-19 May 29, 2020 | City Talk Entrepreneurs are typically good at acting fast, spotting opportunities and responding to a dynamic market, so it comes as no surprise that many are responding to the ongoing COVID-19 situation by taking decisive action. As they try to determine the impact of the crisis, they’ve had to react quickly to safeguard employees and the future [...]
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in Covid-19 restructuring plan May 29, 2020 Renault today unveiled plans to slash roughly 15,000 jobs worldwide as part of a drastic restructuring plan aimed at counteracting a sharp slump in sales during the Covid-19 crisis. The car manufacturer said it was launching talks with unions to restructure some of its plants in France and potentially close others in a bid to [...]
B&M gets lockdown sales boost as customers turn to DIY May 29, 2020 Discount chain B&M today reported a sharp rise in sales as customers stockpiled groceries and DIY equipment during the coronavirus lockdown. In the first eight weeks of the new financial year the retailer posted a 22.7 per cent rise in life-for-like revenue, as surging demand for gardening and DIY products offset a decline in customer [...]
UK coronavirus death toll rises by 377 to 37,837 May 28, 2020 The UK’s coronavirus death toll has risen by 377 to 37,837, according to figures released today by the Department of Health. As of 9am this morning, 119,587 tests were carried out or dispatched with 1,887 positive results. However, the number of people tested was unavailable again, according to the Department of Health. Overall nearly 4m [...]
Easyjet to axe 30 per cent of staff as coronavirus hits airline sector May 28, 2020 Budget airline Easyjet today said it would cut up to 30 per cent of its staff and reduce its fleet in preparation for an expected slowdown in flights in the aftermath of coronavirus. Easyjet said it would launch a consultation with staff in the upcoming days. The airline said it does not expect demand to [...]
GSK plans to make 1bn coronavirus vaccine booster shots May 28, 2020 Drug giant Glaxosmithkline (GSK) today announced that it would aim to produce 1bn vaccine booster shots next year in a bid to improve the efficacy of potential new coronavirus treatments. These booster shots, which are called adjuvants, are a key part of vaccine development as they help patients develop a longer lasting immunity to disease. [...]