The study also suggested that home working boosts productivity. Prof Alan Felstead at Cardiff said: “Our analysis suggests there will be a major shift away from the traditional workplace, even when social distancing is no longer a requirement. “What is particularly striking is that many of those who have worked at […]
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Truss attacks ‘unfair’ US trade practices as markets drop on tariff fears
Mrs Truss also assured MPs that agricultural standards would not be compromised in a US-UK deal. A ban on chlorinated chicken was “already in UK law” as part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and monitored by the Food Standards Agency, she said. However, Mrs Truss twice refused to rule out a […]
US attacks China’s Communist Party as pandemic clash boils over
NEW YORK — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo verbally pummeled China’s leadership as “ideologically and politically hostile” a day after the two countries engaged in a heated exchange of words right up to the end of the World Health Organization’s annual meeting. “I want to begin today with a […]
Insurers warn cyber attacks could overwhelm sector
A state-sponsored cyber attack could cause economic damage on a scale equal to Covid-19, overwhelming the insurance industry and requiring the Government to step in to cover the losses, the chairman of Lloyd’s of London has warned. Bruce Carnegie-Brown said it would be a good idea for any government-backed programme […]
Sony CEO Yoshida navigates coronavirus and activist attacks
TOKYO — Before the novel coronavirus outbreak began, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida had many reasons to be optimistic. Under his leadership the electronics-to-entertainment conglomerate had regained its momentum, and with it the respect of its shareholders. Yoshida, a quiet and reflective figure, had seen off an attack by the U.S. […]
Indonesia in ‘worst’ position as coronavirus attacks ASEAN bloc
JAKARTA — Evawangi, a doctor at a public hospital on the outskirts of Jakarta, grows more worried every day. Her hospital has seen an increase in suspected coronavirus patients admitted over the past two weeks, but it is quickly running out of protective gear for staff members. Many are donning […]
Taiwan accuses China of fueling row over attacks on WHO chief
TAIPEI — Operatives in mainland China attempted to paint Taiwan as the source of online abuse against the head of the World Health Organization, Taiwanese authorities said Friday, as the coronavirus pandemic spotlights cross-strait tensions. A flurry of posts purporting to apologize on behalf of Taiwan for attacks on WHO […]