Image copyright Google Image caption Tesco says it is following government advice after some of its staff tested positive for coronavirus Tesco says a number of staff at one of its supermarkets have tested positive for coronavirus. The cases were found among workers at its Extra store on Ocotal Way …
Read More »Coronavirus news live: Latest updates as obese people could be ordered to stay home if second wave hits
Coronavirus news live: Latest updates as obese people could be ordered to stay home if second wave hits | The Independent LiveUpdated Sunday 9 August 2020 10:39 Obese people could reportedly be told to stay at home in the event of a second coronavirus wave. Over 50s would also be …
Read More »Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Updates and rules as latest figures are unveiled
Extent of planned redundancies due to coronavirus unveiled Nearly 1,800 UK companies told the Government of plans to cut 20 or more jobs in June as the coronavirus wreaked havoc on the country’s economy, figures suggest. Royal Mail, Centrica and The Restaurant Group – which owns Frankie and Benny’s – …
Read More »Extent of planned redundancies due to Covid-19 revealed
Nearly 1,800 UK companies told the Government of plans to cut 20 or more jobs in June as the coronavirus wreaked havoc on the country’s economy, figures suggest. Royal Mail, Centrica and The Restaurant Group – which owns Frankie and Benny’s – were among those announcing four-digit job losses. Figures …
Read More »Staycations boost passenger numbers at Inverness Airport
HIAL managing director Inglis Lyon. Visitor numbers travelling to Inverness Airport are on the increase, bringing much-needed tourists to the Highland capital. The region’s biggest airport remained open throughout the coronavirus lockdown, providing services to the Highlands and Islands for Royal Mail and the oil and gas industry. Inglis Lyon, …
Read More »Coronavirus: Redundancies rise fivefold as pandemic hits jobs
Image copyright PA Media The number of firms planning 20 or more redundancies by June rose more than fivefold compared to June last year, figures obtained by the BBC show. Data shared in response to a Freedom of Information request shows 1,778 firms notified the government of plans to cut …
Read More »The UK’s 10 coronavirus hotspots
CORONAVIRUS infections have jumped significantly in four areas in England – with ten areas remaining at risk of further local restrictions being enforced. Data from Public Health England (PHE) shows which areas in England are most at risk as cases continue to rise. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for …
Read More »Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic
Around 7,960 job losses have been added to the more than 167,000 major redundancies at big British employers since the start of lockdown as many businesses try to slimline after coronavirus took a massive chunk from their profits. The Evening Standard became the latest to announce a round of approximately …
Read More »Royal Mail stops delivering to Liskeard street due to threat of postie abuse
Royal Mail has told fed-up residents on a once quiet estate that it will no longer be delivering their mail as it can’t guarantee the safety of its posties. Residents living on the residential street in Liskeard say they are in constant fear of what will happen next due to …
Read More »Prince Charles has been in ‘regular contact with Prince Harry’ despite book revelations
Prince Charles has been in ‘regular contact with Prince Harry to provide emotional and financial support’ despite being hurt by book revelations Royal insider claims the Prince of Wales regularly voice and video calls Harry Charles uses funds from his Duchy of Cornwall to part-fund Harry’s LA lifestyle Father-son bond …
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