I led Britain’s response to the Ebola outbreak and this is what it taught me about business in a crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

I led Britain’s response to the Ebola outbreak and this is what it taught me about business in a crisis

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So the national effort to tackle coronavirus is about business, and this crisis will shine a light like no other on the values of British business today. Whether that’s supporting employees facing difficult family circumstances, finding ways to reach their most vulnerable customers, or acting to support communities more widely, those examples have been inspiring to us all. That’s why I got Britain’s business leaders together to set up the C-19 Business Pledge, to encourage companies to play that bigger role and share their ideas about what they are doing to help in the national effort on coronavirus. Coronavirus is showing many companies at their very best because it’s demonstrating how businesses as communities are mobilising themselves.

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Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. government was ill-prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and serious errors in planning failed its citizens, an inquiry found Thursday. “In reality, the U.K. was ill-prepared for dealing with the whole-system civil emergency of a pandemic, let alone the coronavirus pandemic that actually struck.” The COVID-19 pandemic has been blamed for more than 235,000 deaths in the …

UK must be prepared to lock down to prevent disease spread – Hancock
1 year, 6 months ago

UK must be prepared to lock down to prevent disease spread – Hancock

The Independent  

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Brexit damage to economy as big as Covid, says OBR
1 year, 9 months ago

Brexit damage to economy as big as Covid, says OBR

The Independent  

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UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded
2 years, 11 months ago

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded

The Independent  

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As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal
3 years, 1 month ago

As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections. But while Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that a “blizzard from the east” could still ruin Britain’s Christmas, many scientists say the wind is now blowing …

UK's failure to impose lockdown in early days of COVID-19 cost thousands of lives, says report
3 years, 2 months ago

UK's failure to impose lockdown in early days of COVID-19 cost thousands of lives, says report

Firstpost  

Lawmakers said their inquiry was designed to uncover why the UK performed “significantly worse” than many other countries during the initial period of the pandemic. London: The British government’s failure to impose a lockdown in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic ranks among England’s worst public health blunders, lawmakers concluded on Tuesday in the country’s first comprehensive report on …

Report says UK’s slow virus lockdown cost 1000s of lives
3 years, 2 months ago

Report says UK’s slow virus lockdown cost 1000s of lives

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s failure to impose a lockdown in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic cost thousands of unnecessary deaths and ranks among the country’s worst public health blunders, lawmakers concluded Tuesday in the nation’s first comprehensive report on the pandemic. “Decisions on lockdowns and social distancing during the early weeks of the pandemic - and the advice that …

United Kingdom counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep coronavirus at bay
3 years, 3 months ago

United Kingdom counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep coronavirus at bay

India TV News  

Britons are encouraged these days- though in most cases not required- to wear face coverings in crowded indoor spaces. For critics, that image encapsulates the flaw in the government’s strategy, which has abandoned most pandemic restrictions and is banking on voluntary restraint and a high vaccination rate to curb the spread of the coronavirus. “The story of this government in …

Analysis: Has the government done all it can to help us ‘live with the virus’?
3 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: Has the government done all it can to help us ‘live with the virus’?

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Johnson says restrictions to ease, UK must live with virus
3 years, 6 months ago

Johnson says restrictions to ease, UK must live with virus

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain plans to scrap laws requiring face masks and social distancing later this month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday, even as he acknowledged that lifting the restrictions will drive surging coronavirus cases higher. Johnson said Britain would have to “learn to live with this virus” — a major shift in tone from a leader who has previously …

New evidence that U.K. coronavirus variant spreads more easily has scientists really worried
3 years, 11 months ago

New evidence that U.K. coronavirus variant spreads more easily has scientists really worried

LA Times  

The coronavirus variant that emerged in the United Kingdom belongs to the world now, and mounting evidence is confirming some scientists’ early suspicions: It is a super spreader capable of turbocharging the pandemic and muscling less transmissible strains of the virus into oblivion. Using many distinct methods to track the U.K. variant and compare it to its predecessors, two groups …

As the death toll soars, will a lockdown be enough to stop the UK's mutant COVID-19 strain?
3 years, 11 months ago

As the death toll soars, will a lockdown be enough to stop the UK's mutant COVID-19 strain?

ABC  

On an evening shift in a busy London hospital last week, intensive care nurse Dave Carr came across a senior doctor standing next to a vending machine. "It's constant and it's relentless and we have been doing this since March and now, with the way the pandemic has been handled, we just don't know where it is going to end." …

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant
4 years ago

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant

NPR  

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images England will go under a new strict national lockdown through mid-February in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a Monday address. This move is the country's latest …

UK economy could be 6% smaller than forecast due to tighter Covid restrictions
4 years ago

UK economy could be 6% smaller than forecast due to tighter Covid restrictions

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK economy could be 6 per cent smaller if …

Britain Reports Record Number Of New Covid-19 Infections, 691 Deaths
4 years ago

Britain Reports Record Number Of New Covid-19 Infections, 691 Deaths

News 18  

Britain reported a record number of new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday as it battles a surge in cases caused by a variant strain of the disease. Official figures showed there had been 36,804 new cases and a further 691 deaths within 28 days of a positive test, both up markedly from a day before. The authorities have since brought in …

Britain’s isolation grows as more nations ban travel due to coronavirus variant
4 years ago

Britain’s isolation grows as more nations ban travel due to coronavirus variant

LA Times  

More nations are banning travel from Britain over fears of a new strain of the coronavirus that scientists say looks to be more contagious. France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Poland and Bulgaria had already announced restrictions on U.K. travel hours after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Christmas shopping and gatherings in southern England must be …

Continual boom and bust lockdowns are not the way to manage the virus
4 years ago

Continual boom and bust lockdowns are not the way to manage the virus

The Independent  

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UK Scientists Relied On Wikipedia During Early Stages Of Coronavirus Pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

UK Scientists Relied On Wikipedia During Early Stages Of Coronavirus Pandemic

Huff Post  

The UK’s scientific advisers to the government were forced to scour Wikipedia in the early stage of the pandemic because of a lack of data about the spread on coronavirus in other countries. Professor Ian Hall of the University of Manchester, who is deputy chair of SPI-M, said: “The public may be surprised that we were using Wikipedia to get …

Recordings reveal WHO's analysis of coronavirus pandemic in private
4 years, 1 month ago

Recordings reveal WHO's analysis of coronavirus pandemic in private

India Today  

As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform and holding out hope that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will reverse a decision by Washington to leave the health agency. Biden has promised to overturn President Donald Trump’s decision in June to cut off funds to WHO and withdraw the U.S. WHO has …

A pandemic, a recession, and a window of opportunity: How lockdown bred a thousand small businesses
4 years, 2 months ago

A pandemic, a recession, and a window of opportunity: How lockdown bred a thousand small businesses

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UK government under pressure for COVID-19 strategy
4 years, 2 months ago

UK government under pressure for COVID-19 strategy

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The British government is sticking to its strategy of tiered, regional …

Britain is at a coronavirus tipping point, says deputy chief medical officer
4 years, 2 months ago

Britain is at a coronavirus tipping point, says deputy chief medical officer

Live Mint  

Britain is at a "tipping point" in the coronavirus crisis and the country must act now to stop history repeating itself, the deputy chief medical officer for England said on Sunday, urging people to follow the rules. Jonathan Van Tam said in an opinion article that the spread of COVID-19 was now moving from younger adult age groups to older …

Coronavirus tests for UK arrivals instead of quarantine could massively help the travel sector
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus tests for UK arrivals instead of quarantine could massively help the travel sector

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the government’s …

‘So many are fighting for their very survival’: How coronavirus has pushed charities to the brink
4 years, 3 months ago

‘So many are fighting for their very survival’: How coronavirus has pushed charities to the brink

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson urges world leaders to unite against COVID-19.
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson urges world leaders to unite against COVID-19.

The Independent  

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The travel industry won't survive the coronavirus pandemic without a radical change of direction
4 years, 4 months ago

The travel industry won't survive the coronavirus pandemic without a radical change of direction

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The complete global shutdown of the …

It’s time for action on racial inequality from the government. We’ve talked long enough
4 years, 5 months ago

It’s time for action on racial inequality from the government. We’ve talked long enough

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So far, we’ve seen nothing from the government that suggests they are …

The UK’s troubled coronavirus response becomes more complicated
4 years, 5 months ago

The UK’s troubled coronavirus response becomes more complicated

CNN  

London CNN — The UK’s troubled response to the coronavirus pandemic became even more confused on Monday, as government guidance seemingly at odds with itself rolled out across England, pushing the four nations of the UK further apart. When the policy was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last month, he was accused of “passing the buck on this big …

Let’s keep remote working, and hang on to the small silver linings of coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

Let’s keep remote working, and hang on to the small silver linings of coronavirus

The Independent  

So here we are, is this lockdown over? The bombshell came fewer than 24 hours after the UK’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said that there is “absolutely no reason” to change the guidance on working from home. Remote working was never supposed to be permanent, of course, but it has exposed the outdated and in the large part …

This pandemic is spreading extremism as well as coronavirus. I’m trying to fight it – but I need the government’s help
4 years, 5 months ago

This pandemic is spreading extremism as well as coronavirus. I’m trying to fight it – but I need the government’s help

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: British Council future in jeopardy due to severe impact of pandemic on finances, major union warns
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: British Council future in jeopardy due to severe impact of pandemic on finances, major union warns

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A major union has warned the British Council’s future is in …

Coronavirus: Full transcript of Boris Johnson’s speech on UK lockdown rules
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Full transcript of Boris Johnson’s speech on UK lockdown rules

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson Outlines Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In England
4 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson Outlines Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In England

NPR  

Boris Johnson Outlines Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In England Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Parsons/AP Andrew Parsons/AP Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined plans Sunday for a phased reopening of Britain's economy, citing decreasing coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths, and asked anyone who cannot perform their jobs from home, such as construction and factory workers, to return to work. Johnson …

Could coronavirus reshape British manufacturing?
4 years, 8 months ago

Could coronavirus reshape British manufacturing?

Al Jazeera  

The UK is asking manufacturers to produce virus-fighting gear; will it be enough to improve the industry’s outlook? “For the last couple of years, it’s been tough for the manufacturing sector – firms have been holding off spending on long-term hiring, investment, recruitment and machinery,” says Seamus Nevin, the chief economist at Make UK. It’s disrupted supply chains customer demand.” …

UK economy heading for worst crash in 300 years due to coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

UK economy heading for worst crash in 300 years due to coronavirus

CNN  

London CNN Business — The UK economy is heading for its worst crash in more than 300 years because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new forecast from the Bank of England. The central bank expects a swift economic recovery in 2021, but it cautioned that its forecast, which assumes a gradual easing of social distancing measures and “very …

Where did it go wrong for the UK on coronavirus?
4 years, 8 months ago

Where did it go wrong for the UK on coronavirus?

CNN  

London CNN — The British government has claimed a win in its battle against coronavirus. Despite this, the chief scientific adviser, Patrick Vallance, agreed with Johnson that canceling large events was “not a major way to tackle this epidemic.” Indeed, the next day, Vallance told BBC Radio 4’s flagship morning news program, in a now-infamous interview, that a “key” aim …

UK paid heavily for being late off the mark on coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

UK paid heavily for being late off the mark on coronavirus

Deccan Chronicle  

As the deaths from coronavirus reach 20,000 in the UK, it is a really sad moment for so many. While parts of India are now being opened up, very tentatively, in the UK there is still confusion and debate on how long the lockdown would last. One problem is that while people are still dying in large numbers — it …

The UK will lead the global coronavirus response to end this pandemic sooner
4 years, 8 months ago

The UK will lead the global coronavirus response to end this pandemic sooner

The Independent  

As we applaud our NHS heroes at 8pm every Thursday, I am proud to see our country pull together like never before in my lifetime. We can’t end this global pandemic or prevent even more deaths, including in the UK, if we don’t help those countries respond to the virus and its impacts. £130m of this support will go towards …

UK can learn from China's approach to coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

UK can learn from China's approach to coronavirus

China Daily  

A woman is seen wearing a protective face mask in Tottenham Court Road, as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues, London, April 1, 2020. Even with a two month head start on China, the UK's ill-preparedness has cost lives. Britain's National Health Service has been under constant pressure to enact efficiency savings with many medical professionals being overworked even …

‘The government will do whatever it takes to help you put food on the table’: Boris Johnson’s letter to the UK in full
4 years, 9 months ago

‘The government will do whatever it takes to help you put food on the table’: Boris Johnson’s letter to the UK in full

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson is writing to every household in the UK …

Alien Nation: After coronavirus, the UK’s former colonies won’t need us
4 years, 9 months ago

Alien Nation: After coronavirus, the UK’s former colonies won’t need us

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Discussions about Britain’s place in the …

Coronavirus: Why do more people keep dying in the UK?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Why do more people keep dying in the UK?

Al Jazeera  

Changing policy, already stretched health service and a lack of testing have deepened the crisis, say experts. The UK’s recent coronavirus-related death toll reflects what happened “approximately two to three, possibly four, weeks ago”, says Neil. 200326121826056 “Whether or not we go to the extent of Italy’s situation will depend whether social restriction measures are followed, the ability of our …

UK coronavirus outbreak shows early signs of slowing but restrictions may last six months
4 years, 9 months ago

UK coronavirus outbreak shows early signs of slowing but restrictions may last six months

CNN  

London CNN — The UK could remain under coronavirus emergency measures for as long as six months, a top health official has said, even as one expert said there were early signs that the outbreak was slowing in Britain. Curbs on normal life may need to continue through the summer and into the autumn in order to avoid progress being …

There’s only one way to save the British economy from coronavirus – by changing how it works forever
4 years, 9 months ago

There’s only one way to save the British economy from coronavirus – by changing how it works forever

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This crisis should make us realise …

Boris Johnson puts UK into coronavirus lockdown for at least three weeks, with shops shut and residents told to stay home
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson puts UK into coronavirus lockdown for at least three weeks, with shops shut and residents told to stay home

ABC  

The UK will go into lockdown for at least three weeks after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tough new measures to try to curb the spread of coronavirus. Key points: Deaths from the virus in the UK jumped by 54 to 335 on Monday Mr Johnson says he is giving British people "a very simple instruction — you must stay …

Coronavirus: Labour calls on advertising and PR industries to step up and fight panic-buying
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Labour calls on advertising and PR industries to step up and fight panic-buying

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shadow ministers accused the government of failing to act fast enough to stop supermarket shelves …

Stay at home: Britain imposes lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Stay at home: Britain imposes lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus

India Today  

Britain has become the latest European country to go into effective lockdown to deal with the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday sweeping curbs on everyday activity including the banning of any gatherings of more than two people who do not live together. As well as instructing the public to "stay at home" for …

UK coronavirus: The pandemic is revealing how badly the government has failed its most vulnerable
4 years, 9 months ago

UK coronavirus: The pandemic is revealing how badly the government has failed its most vulnerable

CNN  

London CNN — As the novel coronavirus rips through a stunned global population, it’s becoming clear that no one can escape the impact it’s having on society. “People with mental health problems, single mothers, disabled people … these people are all overrepresented in food banks,” says Lemon. Dr. Onkar Sahota, a member of the London Assembly and a family doctor …

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