Young women are ‘bearing the brunt’ of coronavirus during the disease’s resurgence, government scientific advisers have warned. Analysis of hospital records shows there has been a significant rise in the number of females aged 20 to 40 being admitted for serious Covid-19 infection since August. SAGE suspects the rise is due to women in this … Read more
New Studio 10 host Tristan MacManus reveals he was working as a labourer before landing his role on the breakfast show By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:38 BST, 23 September 2020 | Updated: 00:52 BST, 23 September 2020 He started his new role as co-host of Studio 10 alongside Sarah Harris last … Read more
After six months of working from kitchen tables and makeshift desks, many of us may have seen our outgoings increase. And following Boris Johnson’s announcement yesterday, whereby he suggested the nation work from home where possible, our domestic offices could continue for another six months. Energy bills could soar by nearly 20 per cent this … Read more
Business bosses today savaged Prime Minister Boris Johnson for vague working from home suggestions as part of a series of strict coronavirus measures – warning it would be at the expense of the pandemic-ravaged economy. Mr Johnson set out a raft of new restrictions in the face of rising Covid-19 infections, including a hint to avoid … Read more
New lockdown rules at a glance Office workers who can work from home should do so. English pubs, bars and restaurants must close by 10pm from Thursday. The hospitality sector will be restricted to table service only. Face coverings must be worn in taxis and retail staff while at work. Customers in indoor hospitality must … Read more
Russell Brand is slammed as ‘patronising’ after admitting he was surprised that two ‘working class’ men could use ‘poetic language’ to describe the colour of his dog Comedian Russell Brand came under fire following tweet he posted yesterday Claimed dog ‘brings out the best in people’ after speaking to ‘working class men’ Said men described … Read more
Labour run Hammersmith and Fulham council BANS all staff from smoking at their desks while working from home Council has banned staff from smoking even when they are working at home Hammersmith and Fulham council told staff ‘any part of a private dwelling used solely for work purposes will be required to be smoke-free’ Smoking … Read more
Month-long delay to get a mortgage blamed on home working at banks By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 19 September 2020 Home working by bank staff has been blamed for causing a massive backlog of mortgage applications that is hammering first-time buyers and delaying … Read more
Business leaders are railing against Government proposals to impose a second national lockdown as they claim that working from home is bad for productivity, fuels loneliness and would finish the UK economy. Bosses grappling with the shift by millions of people towards working from home fear the model could stifle creativity and wreck productivity over … Read more
Average worker gets ‘career burnout’ at age 32 – and 59% now say that they do MORE hours working from home amid coronavirus lockdowns, survey finds A study asked 2,000 people if they feel burnout with work and why More than half reported working more hours because their office is in their home This is … Read more