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New 90-minute COVID-19 detection tests to be rolled out next week

Business Healthcare Projects by Alex Douglas on August 3, 2020

The Government is set to roll out a new COVID-19 detection test that can give results within 90 minutes. It will begin to be used in care homes and in labs from next week. Sky

Government changes symptom isolation time frame to 10 days, effective from today

Coronavirus by Alex Douglas on July 30, 2020

Government is set changed the isolation timeframe for people with coronavirus symptoms from 7 to 10 days. Effective from today,

Face coverings must be worn in shops from today

Business by Zoe Monk on July 24, 2020

Fines of up to £100 handed to those who fail to comply, with retail staff exempt from the new rules but expected to encourage the policy.

Motability updates coronavirus FAQs as scheme bounces back post-lockdown

Business by Alex Douglas on July 22, 2020

It recently sent customers a £50 insurance-based refund due to a large drop in claims due to minimal usage throughout lockdown.

Stannah announces redundancies as it restructures post-COVID

Business Strategy by Alex Douglas on July 16, 2020

It explained that following a review of the impact of COVID-19 on the business and the uncertainty around the future, Stannah concluded that there was a need to refocus efforts.

Government to lift care home visitor ban “within days”

Business Care home groups by Alex Douglas on July 13, 2020

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock told ITV News that “COVID-secure visiting” would resume shortly in England.

Health tech firm GPDQ keeps staff safe from COVID-19 as workplaces reopen

Health & Safety by Sam Lewis on July 8, 2020

GPDQ is a rapidly growing healthcare technology company which offers GP consultations, physiotherapy, mental health, health checks, blood tests, referrals, prescriptions and vaccinations across the UK.

One million milestone passed for small business bounce back loan scheme

Business Retail Strategy by Alex Douglas on July 8, 2020

New figures have shown the number of bounce back loans approved for small firms to help them survive has passed one million.

CMA publishes joint statement against price gouging across retail

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on July 6, 2020

The group outlined how despite the fact the vast majority have responded responsibly, there is a minority who have not and said those who inflate prices to profit.

Smart tech used to create ‘virtual retirment community’

Information technology Solutions Technology by Sam Lewis on July 3, 2020

Key features include video calling, photo sharing, a library of content, live classes and custom notifications and reminders.

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