Young workers and those at the bottom end of the income scale will be the hardest hit
Ten thousand UK volunteers will from today (Friday 25 September) be invited to join a leading phase 3 coronavirus vaccine trial, as the number of people who have signed up to take part in research hits 250,000. The Phase 3 study will test the safety and effectiveness of a promising new vaccine, developed by US […]
NHS Test and Trace has now reached almost half a million people, including those testing positive and their contacts, to slow the transmission of coronavirus in England. This comes after it was announced that those people asked to self-isolate who are on low incomes and are unable to work from home will be eligible for […]
The replacement for the UK furlough scheme is similar to Germany’s Kurzarbeit
It is critical that everybody observes the following key behaviours: HANDS – Wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds. FACE – Cover your face in enclosed spaces, especially where social distancing may be difficult and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet. SPACE – Stay 2 […]
Good evening, the struggle against covid is the single biggest crisis the world has faced in my lifetime. In less than a year this disease has killed almost a million people, and caused havoc to economies everywhere. Here in the UK we mourn every person we have lost, and we grieve with their families. And […]
Forces given powers to target pubs and restaurants if tables too close or larger groups mingling
Under the changes, drivers whose photocard driving licence or entitlement to drive runs out between 1 February 2020 and 31 December 2020 will have their entitlement automatically extended from the expiry date, for a period of 11 months. Drivers do not need to apply to renew their licence until they receive a reminder before their […]