Unions question plan to reopen classrooms on March 8 and say ‘phased’ return should be an option

Unions pour cold water on plan to reopen classrooms on March 8 and say ‘phased return’ to school should remain an option Several teaching unions have questioned plans to get pupils back in school Concerns were raised that the policy is being led by ‘dates not data’  The outgoing Children’s Commissioner has warned that some … Read more

Unions question plan to reopen classrooms on March 8 and say ‘phased’ return should be an option

Unions pour cold water on plan to reopen classrooms on March 8 and say ‘phased return’ to school should remain an option Several teaching unions have questioned plans to get pupils back in school Concerns were raised that the policy is being led by ‘dates not data’  The outgoing Children’s Commissioner has warned that some … Read more

Electrified Range Rover Velar 4X4 gains a new £57k plug-in hybrid option

Range Rover has added a new £57,000 electrified plug-in hybrid option to its refreshed and upgraded Velar 4X4 line up. The aerodynamically-shaped mid-size luxury SUV, which sits between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, is gaining a new additional P400e model variant combining a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 105kW electric motor. … Read more

At-home abortions before 10 weeks could become permanent option

Taking abortion pills at home could become a permanent option in parts of Britain after being temporarily allowed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Women up to 10 weeks pregnant have been able to get the necessary pills by only having a phone consultation, rather than attending a clinic, since March. The temporary measure was set up … Read more

Huge job losses on horizon if Debenhams bosses take ‘last resort’ liquidation option

Around 14,000 jobs could be on the brink at struggling department store Debenhams. Plans to liquidate the business are being drawn up in case other options for saving the company – such as selling it – fall through. If the ailing department store chain collapses – and all 14,000 jobs are lost – it would be … Read more

Netflix subscribers rejoice as site adds ‘remove from row’ option

Netflix subscribers rejoice after the streaming service allows users to remove shows from their ‘continue watching’ list so they can hide their ’embarrassing’ viewing choices Netflix viewers rejoice after streaming service adds a ‘remove from row’ option Users are able to remove the programmes and shows from ‘continue watching’  The ‘Continue Watching’ bar can quickly … Read more

Is a Wealth Tax in the UK a realistic option?

Paul Falvey is a tax partner at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO In recent weeks, there has been lots of talk about whether tax increases should be introduced in order to pay for the economic impact of the recent crisis. Unsurprisingly, this has resulted in discussions about whether the so-called ‘wealthy’ should bear the … Read more

Uber suspends its pool option in US and Canada to limit the spread of coronavirus 

Uber suspends its pool option in US and Canada to limit the spread of coronavirus Uber has suspended its pool option in the US and Canada  The move is help limit the spread of the coronavirus The World Health Organization is urging people to practice social distancing  Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see … Read more