Archives for Midlands Business News

Royal Mint changed Tac and making Covid-19 Visors for NHS – Positive Coronavirus News #PositiveCoronavirusNews

March 28, 2020 | Comments Off

Credit: Royal Mint The Royal Mint has begun mass manufacturing medical visors to protect frontline NHS staff from coronavirus. Based in Llantrisant, engineers at The Royal Mint developed a medically approved visor design which they can produce thousands of each day. The first batch of visors are already in use at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital in south Wales. Health care workers have expressed concern over the amount of PPEavailable to them, despite Welsh Government reassurance that there is enough to go around. The Royal Mint, usually known for making money and coins, are turning their focus to helping protect people against COVID-19
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Morning Motivation – Positive Coronavirus News #PositiveCoronavirusNews

March 28, 2020 | Comments Off

Business News Coronavirus News Positive Coronavirus News and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See https://mikearmstrong.me/news For Business Advice follow the link or visit one of our Blogs: Entrepreneur Zone | King of Marketing | The Voice of Social Media | Networking Grapevine | British Business News |
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Coronavirus: Gary Neville outlines 5 things that must happen while the epidemic threatens the season

March 28, 2020 | Comments Off

Gary Neville has outlined five things he believes must happen to patch things up in the Premier League amid the coronavirus epidemic. The spread of … Coronavirus: Gary Neville outlines 5 things that must happen while the epidemic threatens the season Business News Coronavirus News and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See https://mikearmstrong.me/news For Business Advice follow the link or visit one of our Blogs: Entrepreneur Zone | King of Marketing | The Voice of Social Media | Networking Grapevine | British Business News |
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Police ask train passengers why they travel as the coronoavirus blockade continues

March 27, 2020 | Comments Off

The police will stop the passengers on the train to question them about their movements as the coronavirus blockade continues, with everyone urged to… Police ask train passengers why they travel as the coronoavirus blockade continues
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All the latest UK & Global Coronavirus News from the BBC

March 27, 2020 | Comments Off

By Andrew McFarlane NHS staff saluted It was an emotional moment for those who took part – not least the NHS staff and care workers being saluted by the nation. The Royal Family and prime minister joined well-wishers who flocked to front doorsteps, balconies and windows on Thursday evening night to applaud those dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. It came after figures revealed the UK death toll rose from 475 to 578 in one day, with 11,658 confirmed cases. There will be additional support for the NHS from firefighters, who have agreed to drive ambulances and deliver essential
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Virtual Credit Forum with Forums International – Credit Industry News For Credit Professionals…

March 26, 2020 | Comments Off

Calling all Credit Professionals – come along to your first Virtual Forum for FREE and see how Forums International can help & support your career. Credit Professionals Forums – 7th April 2020 SAP Users Group – 8th April 2020 IT Distributers & Resellers Credit Forum – 23rd April 2020 Forums International provide over 10 virtual Forums covering a range of business sectors – They are sure to have a Credit Forum for you – https://lnkd.in/dFVSwR3 For more Credit Industry News please click the link. Business News Coronavirus News and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See https://mikearmstrong.me/news For Business Advice
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Morning Motivation – #MikeArmstrongQuotes – Positive Coronavirus News #PositiveCoronavirusNews

March 26, 2020 | Comments Off

What are you going to do today to help you to achieve your short, medium and long term goals. If your stuck at home self isolating then here’s some tips that can always help you to get better and work towards successfully achieving your goals! Upskill – Do Online Courses or watch some YouTube videos and learn some new skills. Educate yourself – Read Some Books or listen to some audio from others who have already achieved the goals that you are trying to achieve and get some advice! Exercise – What ever goals your trying to achieve, being fit
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All new rules and opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Aldi and Asda

March 25, 2020 | Comments Off

Supermarkets across the UK have introduced a number of new rules and opening hours in response to the UK blockade. Supermarkets are only a handful of… All new rules and opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Aldi and Asda
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Coronavirus: Electricians and plumbers said they continue to work in private homes despite the blockade

March 25, 2020 | Comments Off

Electricians, plumbers, decorators and handymen were told to continue working in people’s private homes despite the coronavirus blockade. The … Coronavirus: Electricians and plumbers said they continue to work in private homes despite the blockade
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Managing a new home-based workforce

March 25, 2020 | Comments Off

As the nation’s workforce picks up its laptop and heads home to work for the foreseeable future, are you as an employer prepared for how to manage … Managing a new home-based workforce
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NEC Group events donate to local causes

March 25, 2020 | Comments Off

In partnership with NEC Group venues, the NEC and the ICC, two event organisers have donated their event food to good causes. Tropic Skincare donated… NEC Group events donate to local causes
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Upcoming Online Business Networking Webinar Events…

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

paulsmolinski from Introbiz says:🔥Surround yourself with successful people in business. 👊 See some of the #Introbiz upcoming online networking webinar events! Over the next 2 weeks Introbiz have 4 exclusive online business networking events with top business entrepreneurs for you to choose from! 💥TOMORROW💥 Wednesday 25th March, 7pm-8:30pm🔹Introbiz FREE Global Webinar Masterclass with Q&A from co author and founder of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’, Sharon Lechter – a 7 times New York Times Best Selling Author. Friday 27th March, from 7:30am-9:30am🔹Introbiz Online Networking Webinar with Q&A Apprentice Star and successful business women, Jessica Cunningham. Wednesday 1st April, 7pm-9pm🔹Introbiz FREE Global
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Coronavirus: Supermarkets limit shoppers as rules tighten

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Shops have brought in a host of measures following the introduction of strict new government curbs. Coronavirus: Supermarkets limit shoppers as rules tighten
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Tesco stops sale of skimmed milk and multibuy offers to meet demand for other products

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Queues outside a Tesco store in Shropshire (Picture: PA Wire )Tesco will no longer sell skimmed milk and scrap multi-pack offers to allow suppliers … Tesco stops sale of skimmed milk and multibuy offers to meet demand for other products
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Coronavirus UK: What happens if you can no longer work because of the lockdown?

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Police patrolling a deserted Trafalgar Square as the UK enforces new measures because of the Coronovirus pandemic. (Picture: Barry Lewis/In Pictures … Coronavirus UK: What happens if you can no longer work because of the lockdown?
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Contactless card limit to rise to £45 from £30 next week after limits on cash shopping to help stop coronavirus

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

THE limit for in-store contactless payments is rising to £45, from £30, next week. This is to try and help people to limit physical contact to fight … Contactless card limit to rise to £45 from £30 next week after limits on cash shopping to help stop coronavirus
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Universal credit: find out if you are eligible and how much you could receive

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Universal Credi t is designed to provide financial support to help those who don’t have a job or have a low income with the costs of daily living. … Universal credit: find out if you are eligible and how much you could receive
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More details on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)…

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Further details have emerged for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) which is designed to assist qualifying businesses during these unprecedented times. The Scheme aims to support long-term viable businesses who may need to respond to cash-flow pressures by seeking additional finance. The loan will be provided by the British Business Bank through participating providers during the Covid-19 outbreak. Full details of the CBILS scheme can be found here – but the main criteria are: Loan facilities of up to £5m 80% of the lenders risk is covered Repayment terms up to 6 years for term loans and asset finance, but
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Latest BBC News update…

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

UK cracks down hard First it was advice, now it’s an order. Boris Johnson has issued a stark message to the country: “At this moment of national emergency… stay at home.” Speaking after the UK death toll reached 335, the prime minister introduced unprecedented restrictions on everyday life, meaning people must only leave their house for one of four reasons – to exercise once a day, to travel to and from work where “absolutely necessary”, to shop for essential items, and to fulfil any medical or care needs. Shops selling non-essential goods have been told to shut, along with
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Latest update on Coronavirus from The PM as UK goes in to lockdown!

March 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the UK is going into lockdown in a televised address to the nation last evening. The PM made the announcement from 10 Downing Street amid widespread calls for tougher measures to slow the spread of Covid-19 / Coronavirus. He ordered the immediate closure of all shops selling non-essentials items on Monday evening. He told people to only leave the house to shop for basic necessities “as infrequently as possible” and to perform one form of exercise a day. “If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through
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Primark to close all 189 UK Stores including all stores in Wales – WelshBiz

March 22, 2020 | Comments Off

Retail Giant Primark is to close all 189 of their UK stores in response to coronavirus. The major high street retailer will close all its shops due to the Covid-19 outbreak in a move affecting some 37,000 people. The Primark store on Cardiff’s Queens Street, as well as all 189 UK stores will close with immediate effect due to the coronavirus. The announcement by Primark, which has branches across Wales, will affect 37,000 people. A Primark spokesman said; “Our main priority is the health and wellbeing of our employees,” “Primark has committed to supporting all employees who are directly affected
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15 Top Business Optimisation Tips…

March 22, 2020 | Comments Off

Your business culture or philosophy is the ultimate key to your productivity and success. It will either enable or disable everything else that you do. Developing the right business culture is key to your success as everything you do hinges around this fundamental aspect of your business. If a businesses culture or the culture of the leaders or staff is wrong, the impact of even the best business growth and business optimisation techniques would be severely limited. Too many organisations only pay lipservice to these factors and as a result they constantly struggle to make real progress. Please find these
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UK Government Advice for Employees

March 21, 2020 | Comments Off

Guidance COVID-19: guidance for employees Updated 20 March 2020 Contents Staying at home Sick pay Furloughed workers Claiming benefits Staying at home If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. If you live with others and you are the first in the household to have symptoms of coronavirus, then you must stay at home for 7 days, but all other household members who remain well must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. The 14-day period starts
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UK Government Coronavirus Advice For UK Businesses…

March 21, 2020 | Comments Off

Guidance COVID-19: support for businesses Updated 20 March 2020 Contents Support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Support for businesses through deferring VAT and Income Tax payments Support for businesses who are paying sick pay to employees Support for businesses that pay business rates Support for businesses that pay little or no business rates Support for businesses through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Support for larger firms through the COVID-19 Corporate Financing Facility Support for businesses paying tax: Time to Pay service Insurance The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to
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Latest Credit Industry News from the CCR Magazine…

March 16, 2020 | Comments Off

CCRMagazine…Collections and Risk… Read the magazine, free of charge, online atwww.ccrmagazine.com/ccr-magazine/or download a PDF copy of the magazine here. • Stressing the right pointsDo we need to see stress management as a compliance issue? • Top three most effective negotiation tacticsThe Financial Conduct Authority has told credit-card firms to review their approach to struggling customers… • Manufacturing exports fall despite consumer goodsIn changing political times, UK exports are facing mixed outcomes… Stressing the right pointsDo we need to see stress management as a compliance issue? For more Credit Industry News, Business News, UK Business News or Global Business News, please follow the
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