Covid tests save firms thousands of working days

Tata steelworks, Port Talbot Shutterstock Several large companies have announced encouraging results from workplace Covid-19 tests, that they say have saved thousands of working days and allowed sites to continue operating throughout the UK. Retailer John Lewis, which also runs Waitrose, said it had conducted more than 45,700 government-supported tests, …

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Bedford Borough walking and cycling accreditation scheme

Since October 2020, Bedford Borough Council has worked, alongside Sustrans, to increase the number of active travel initiatives in the Borough and the amount of people who are taking part in them. To help achieve this, the Council is now working with schools and businesses in Bedford Borough to support …

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Walsall planning applications week ending January 31

Various planning applications have been submitted to Walsall Borough Council. The below list, taken from Walsall Borough Council’s website on Monday February 1, contains planning applications that were determined in the previous week. 05/0292/FL/E3: Retention Of Single Storey Steel Framed, Metal Clad Spray Booths. Former Netzsch Mastermix LTD, Vigo Place, …

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Global Postal Services Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Postal Services Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global postal services market reached a value of nearly $208,550.8 million in 2019, having decreased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.1% since 2015. The …

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Posties strike after ‘covid breach’ at Wimbledon office

A strike took place last week at the Wimbledon delivery office after claims a member of management refused to self-isolate despite being advised to by the NHS.  The strike comes after reports of around ten coronavirus cases at the SW19 office was brought to the Wimbledon Times attention last month. It has …

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