Tag Archives: Coronavirus

Fears are mounting of a ‘bonfire of jobs’ amid warnings a third of firms are planning to lay off staff this autumn. Shock research found huge numbers of companies expect to axe roles in the third quarter of the year as coronavirus hammers the economy.  Many of the cuts are …

HR Grapevine HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd Throughout the pandemic, the strain on business has been evident. From forced closures to staggered reopenings and stringent measures put in place for customers and staff alike, businesses have grappled with economic downturn and ever-changing regulations as a result of coronavirus …

A Tesco has been hit by an outbreak of coronavirus at a branch in Wiltshire. The chain has confirmed that the affected staff at its Extra store in Swindon are now self-isolating. The town in the South West was recently placed on a government watchlist after a surge in Covid-19 …

A total of 1,062 people have tested positive for coronavirus today bringing Britain’s case load to 310,825 in the biggest daily rise in six weeks  The country has not seen an increase this large since June 25 – when 1,118 cases were reported in a single day. The numbers come almost …

Scotland records 48 new cases Scotland has recorded 48 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, as the number of positive tests nears 19,000. It comes after 60 new cases were confirmed on Saturday, however there was no change in the number of people in intensive care (three) or …

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Boris Johnson would close pubs, restaurants and shops ahead of schools in the event of severe coronavirus outbreaks, according to a Number 10 source. It comes as the PM said getting all children back …

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 …

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 – …

A Royal Mail delivery office has been hit by a coronavirus outbreak – but frightened staff continue to work “as normal”. Sources say between 15 and 19 workers have tested positive for the killer infection in Manchester. And an emergency testing unit has been set up at the delivery office …

Thousands of British Airways cabin crew and ground staff will find out today if they will lose their jobs or face pay cuts after more than 6,000 employees accepted voluntary redundancy. Those who do not volunteer for redundancy and then refuse a new role under the new terms could be …