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Whitehall ‘Blob’ to blame for coronavirus failures, says report – Lockdown News

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Whitehall ‘Blob’ to blame for coronavirus failures, says report: In “A Hat Trick of Failures”, authors Jim McConalogue and Tim Knox blame the poor response on “the scientific clique entrenched within a managerialist Whitehall culture, which the politicians chose …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

‘We are terrified there will be a lost generation who cannot swim’ — one in 10 British pools at risk of permanent closure: Swim England has challenged the government to show how pubs are safer to reopen than chlorinated and carefully managed swimming facilities …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Fourth time lucky: Denmark’s PM postpones wedding for third time: EU summit intervenes to thwart Mette Frederiksen’s plan to marry her very patient ‘fantastic man’ …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook: Amidst all the panic over the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic we need to also plan for what happens AFTERWARDS. This group is a platform to share some positive suggestions about what we personally, as business, community leaders and politicians can do to ensure a better life for all ONCE this pandemic has ended. Post your suggestions and advice freely and with a better, faster recovery in mind.
Source: AFTER COVID-19

A quarter of furloughed workers could be made redundant in September, survey suggests: A survey of over 2,000 businesses in the UK found that 45 per cent of firms will likely have just half their furloughed staff back in work in July, while a quarter are likely to be kept on furlough as …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

OneWeb: UK to bid hundreds of millions for share of collapsed satellite firm after pulling out of EU project: The government is set to spend hundreds of millions of pounds in a part-purchase deal for struggling US satellite firm OneWeb, it has been reported. The UK had found itself in need of access to a …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Melbourne McDonald’s worker tests positive for coronavirus: A McDonald’s worker in Melbourne has tested positive for coronavirus as Victoria battles to deal with an outbreak of the disease.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Terex confirms plans to cut jobs and salaries in response to Covid-19: The Unite union said around 300 jobs are at risk. Terex furloughed a significant number of workers during the coronavirus lockdown, but resumed production on May 18. Despite stating that it continues …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Lockdown has lifted. Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t) do next: The government has cut the two-metre rule and confirmed a date for many businesses to reopen. But the risks aren’t over …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Coronavirus: Government to tear up red tape to allow more outdoor drinking and dining: Planning and licensing laws will be relaxed to help the hospitality industry recover from the coronavirus lockdown.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

CLICK HERE to join the AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook and tell us what you have planned for AFTER the Coronavirus Lockdown.

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