The beginning of the END: Canary Wharf chief says ‘gradual’ return to desks will start from March 29

Businesses based in the capital have said they will monitor Government guidance and are considering ‘hybrid’ working models as the country is eased out of lockdown.  It comes as the chief strategist at London’s Canary Wharf has said the group expects thousands of workers to return to offices in the coming months with a significant … Read more

The beginning of the END: Canary Wharf chief says ‘gradual’ return to desks will start from March 29

Canary Wharf’s head of strategy Howard Dawber has said workers are expected to gradually return to the office from March 29 The chief strategist at London’s Canary Wharf has said thousands of workers are expected to return to offices as Covid restrictions are eased in the coming months. Howard Dawber, Canary Wharf Group’s head of … Read more

Ministers consider gradual school reopening after half-term led by A-Level, GCSE and primary pupils

Children in years that should have sat exams this year could lead the way back to class in a phased reopening of schools after half-term. Under plans being considered, pupils who will be teacher-assessed for A-Levels and GCSEs this year after exams were cancelled could head back first along with years one and six in … Read more

Lockdown could last BEYOND Easter: Good Friday ‘is earliest date for gradual easing of restrictions’

Lockdown measures could last ‘beyond Easter’ despite the rollout of the Covid vaccine after the deadliest day on record saw 1,610 new victims. Ministers have been warned that, with the possible exception of schools, there is unlikely to be any relaxation of the lockdown at the first formal ‘review point’ in the middle of next month.  … Read more

Lockdown could last BEYOND Easter: Good Friday ‘is earliest date for gradual easing of restrictions’

Lockdown measures could last ‘beyond Easter’ despite the rapid rollout of the Covid vaccine after the deadliest day on record saw 1,610 new victims. Ministers have been warned that, with the possible exception of schools, there is unlikely to be any relaxation of the lockdown at the first formal ‘review point’ in the middle of next … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon says vast majority of Scots support ‘slow and gradual’  lockdown lifting strategy

Nicola Sturgeon says the vast majority of Scots support her government’s ‘slow and gradual’ lockdown lifting strategy as she vows to ‘err on the side of saving lives’ First Minister said polling shows 84 per cent support a ‘slow and gradual’ lifting  86 per cent said ‘decisions on when and how to lift restrictions must … Read more