NHS staff shortages could get worse if vital foreign staff are put off joining the health service because of the way Britain has handled the Covid-19 crisis, an expert has warned. The NHS already had tens of thousands of job vacancies before the crisis spiralled out of control, with 40,000 nurse posts empty and unions crying … Read more
The shops are now open – but it’s not quite ‘business as usual’. While you might be itching for some retail therapy after months of lockdown, stores are having to make changes to ensure the safety of shoppers. From socially distanced queues just to get in, to changing rooms being closed – the new normal … Read more
Welcome to the post-Covid hotel: Next month can’t come soon enough for UK hoteliers – but it won’t exactly be business as usual Hotels are preparing to welcome back guests with three-quarters saying they are ready to open on July 4 Check-in times are likely to be staggered, or set later in the afternoon, to … Read more
The toll the coronavirus has taken on car makers has been unveiled by industry figures, with a 78 per cent collapse in registrations in Europe in April. In a month where UK vehicle sales plunged 97 per cent, the volume of new cars bought across the continent fell from 1.34million in April 2019 to 292,600 cars … Read more
Public urinals could be a thing of the past after coronavirus as experts recommend men and women use gender-neutral stalls with a one-way system The British Toilet Association are advising companies how to keep toilets safe Gender neutral toilets could be used with separate queues for men and women The change could be implemented on … Read more
Paul Falvey is a tax partner at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO Paul Falvey is tax partner at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. As we enter a time when lockdown may soon be eased, it is important to consider the groups in society that may be most affected by the long-term impact of … Read more