The government of the United Kingdom has reportedly announced the formation of a new workers watchdog to protect the rights of workers across the nation. This new entity will be taking charge of implementing the minimum wage, eradicating modern slavery, and safeguarding agency employees.
Furthermore, through this new body, it is also intended to create a single and recognizable point of contact for workers so that they are aware of their rights and may report on any wrongdoing. In short, it will aim to strengthen enforcement by improving coordination and sharing knowled
The UK has reported a surge of 65% in the coronavirus cases in one week as 5,341 new cases were recorded on June 6 in the country.
According to the NHS, the number of patient admissions with the Indian variant is not rising very significantly. However, the recent figure is way above the figure on last Saturday when 3,240 infections were reported.
Sources have confirmed that the daily Covid figures on Friday unveiled 6,238 new infections which is the highest since late March.
NHS experts have cited that
BMW India has announced the launch of app-based contactless vehicle service in the country. The move will allow the automaker to provide its customers a hassle-free experience during vehicle servicing.
The new feature will allow users to book service slots while being at their respective homes. Service reviews, quotations, and other payment processes can be managed online using the app, as mentioned in the company’s official statement.
This new feature is expected to provide a thorough service experience by integrating the BMW One a
In a bid to ensure consistent supply of COVID-19 vaccines, UNICEF has reportedly signed a long-term supply agreement with the American pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm Moderna on behalf of the COVAX Facility.
Under this supply agreement, UNICEF along with the procurement partners such as the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) are expected to gain access to around 34 million doses of vaccine for nearly 92 countries and territories in 2021.
This is reportedly the fifth supply-agreement signed by UNICEF for COVID-19 vaccines,
Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a prominent clinical-stage oncology firm, has reportedly signed a 15-year lease agreement with Ontario-based McMaster University. This alliance will allow Fusion Pharmaceutical to develop a 27,000 square foot Good Manufacturing Practice compliant radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
For the uninitiated, Fusion Pharmaceuticals focuses on the development of precision medicines based on next-generation radiopharmaceuticals. The company employs its indigenous Fast-Clear™ linker technology that involves connecting alpha particle emitting
Multinational restaurant chain Domino’s Pizza Inc. is reportedly planning to recruit 5,000 chefs and delivery drivers in the U.K. amidst the strong demand for takeaways and staff shortage across the entire hospitality sector.
Sources confirmed that the company had appointed over 8,000 people in 2020 alone to meet the growing takeaway demand. These recruits included taxi drivers, event managers, and hairdressers who were not able to work during the lockdown.
However, with the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the staff hired d
A leading trade body of the UK, the Investment Association (IA), has reportedly called on the G7 leaders to follow the UK’s lead by compelling companies to disclose their exposure to climate change.
In its letter to the high commissioners and ambassadors, sent prior to the G7 summit, the IA has reportedly urged the world’s most developed economies to issue sector wise guidance. This is expected to help companies plan to fulfil the Paris Agreement climate goals that aim to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees celsius.
IA mention
Global information services provider Experian plc has reportedly entered a joint venture agreement with American multinational technology giant Microsoft Corporation to support businesses make smarter data-driven decisions.
The recent development comes during a time when cloud-based solutions have been witnessing a robust demand due to accelerating digital transformation projects fueled by the covid-19 pandemic. The new alliance will primarily focus on helping organizations improve their data quality and use it to turn into actionable insights, sources claimed.
UK’s daily recorded cases of COVID-19 have passed the 3,000 mark recently – the highest number of new cases since the country’s mid-April figures. The country has registered approximately 3,180 cases in the latest 24-hour duration, alongside nine more COVID deaths.
On 12th April, the country crossed 3,000 daily cases when it noted 3,568 infections in a day. In the last 28 days, the UK has seen 127,748 deaths due to COVID-19 infection. Coming to 25th May 2021, the country witnessed further 1,493 cases and 15 COVID-related deaths, as per
