The City watchdog is considering closing a major loophole which allows unregulated and high-risk investment schemes to be sold to unsuspecting members of the public. Charles Randall, chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, admitted that consumers could be exposed to inappropriate investments because they are sold by regulated firms. This […]
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Vietnam extends coronavirus lockdown in 12 high-risk locations
HANOI — Hanoi on Wednesday announced that social distancing measures in 12 cities and provinces will be extended to at least April 22 and possibly April 30. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said after an online meeting with local authorities that the cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and […]
‘My wife is at high-risk of coronavirus. Can I pretend to be ill to get out of work?’
I am very concerned for my wife. She’s pregnant and has very bad asthma so is considered to be particularly at risk of getting very ill from coronavirus. She’s been advised by her doctor to not go out of the house for at least 12 weeks. Her work has been […]