Round up of the news related to COVID-19 and its impact.
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Quarantine tracking and virus tracing apps plus free homeworking policies
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
NHS launches messenger service, and researchers develop robots for isolation ward care
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Covid-19 scams rise, China turns to AI for prevention and “till-less” shopping
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Fintech app use skyrockets and the fight against disease misinformation begins
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Google and Apple join fight against Covid-19
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Chancellor announces additional measures to help businesses impacted by COVID-19
When the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced further support for businesses on Friday, he basically offered a government underwrite of staff costs to keep UK jobs safe.
Support for self-employed: what you need to know
In response to the coronavirus economic crisis the government has announced a financial support package for the self-employed.
Impact on capital markets
Investment experts consider how the coronavirus is impacting stocks, shares and bonds around the world.
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Remote software under pressure but companies are confident
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Startup support: Government launches hub
The UK government has set-up a hub to help businesses find out what support is available to them in response to the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus.
Internet outages, tracking the virus and a $1m lawtech relief fund
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Covid-19 Tech news and insights
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Get an economic snapshot of Covid-19
What’s becoming increasingly clear is that the Covid-19 pandemic will hit economic activity substantially in the UK and around the world.
School closures: what employees and employers need to know
Schools across the UK will be closed to the vast majority children in a further escalation of government measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Emergency funding and help for non-profits
Covid-19 is putting non-profit and social enterprise startups under massive pressure. Here are some sources of funding and assistance to help.
How coronavirus will change the way we work
Are we set for a permanent shift in how we work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? If so, what will the changes mean in practical terms?
Covid-19: what employees need to know
Coronavirus is causing unprecedented disruption to everyday life and is already having a huge impact on startups and small businesses.
What employers need to know about sick pay
The rules around Statutory Sick Pay have changed to lighten the load for small businesses.
CBILS and other initiatives to help support British businesses
Covid-19 is having a massive impact on startups and early stage companies
Podcasts
Budget Analysis Podcast: Investment Special
A panel of experts discuss what the budget means for the economy and British investors.
In this special Budget podcast from Barclays UK Investment Insights a panel of experts consider the changes announced in Chancellor Sunak’s Spring Budget. They discuss the initial measures taken to offset the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus, and what all this may mean for investors.
The podcast is hosted by Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), with Lee Platt (Director, Wealth Planning), Sophie Traherne (Senior UK Political Analyst), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and special guest Emma Hosking-Williams (Director, Ernst & Young).
The podcast was recorded soon after the budget was announced on 11 March and so does not cover more recent spending announcements or government policies.
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