Covid-19 Archives - Professional Electrician

Returning to work: how to choose the right face mask | Deta

|Date: 28 July, 2020

Returning to work: how to choose the right face mask | Deta

Jason Covell, Senior Product Manager at Deta, discusses the need for face masks or coverings that fit the ...

Jason Covell, Senior Product Manager at Deta, discusses the need for face masks or coverings that fit the needs of the individual wearer. Procuring suitable, compliant and fit for purpose face masks h ...

28 July, 2020
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“Don’t lose sight of the future and the opportunities it holds” | NICEIC & ELECSA

|Date: 11 June, 2020

“Don’t lose sight of the future and the opportunities it holds” | NICEIC & ELECSA

John O'Neill, Director of Technical Excellence for NICEIC & ELECSA, discusses the challenges of today ...

John O'Neill, Director of Technical Excellence for NICEIC & ELECSA, discusses the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. Back in January – when COVID-19 was something happening on ...

11 June, 2020
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Ventilation Key Principle to Help Ensure Safety in Government COVID-19 Return to Work Strategy

|Date: 15 May, 2020

Ventilation Key Principle to Help Ensure Safety in Government COVID-19 Return to Work Strategy

Keep Indoor Places Well Ventilated' – This is one of the key principles cited in the UK Government’s COVI ...

Keep Indoor Places Well Ventilated' – This is one of the key principles cited in the UK Government’s COVID-19 return to work strategy1 published on 11 May 2020. The strategy also states ‘Evidence sugg ...

15 May, 2020
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Can you claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?

|Date: 27 April, 2020

Can you claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (f ...

Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (furlough) due to coronavirus (COVID-19). If you cannot maintain your current workforce because y ...

27 April, 2020
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Earnings Down for Electricians as Virus Bites | Coronavirus News

|Date: 27 April, 2020

Earnings Down for Electricians as Virus Bites | Coronavirus News

Earnings for self-employed electricians decreased by nearly 10 per cent last month as coronavirus hit the ...

Earnings for self-employed electricians decreased by nearly 10 per cent last month as coronavirus hit the construction industry. Weekly pay averaged at £1,086 in March, down from £1,205 in February, a ...

27 April, 2020
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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme extended

|Date: 3 April, 2020

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme extended

gov.uk has announced today (April 3rd) that the Chancellor is taking further steps to support firms affec ...

gov.uk has announced today (April 3rd) that the Chancellor is taking further steps to support firms affected by Coronavirus by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcin ...

3 April, 2020
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Self-employment: Can you cover a month’s lost earnings?

|Date: 2 April, 2020

Self-employment: Can you cover a month’s lost earnings?

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, a quarter of self-employed people earning less than £50,00 ...

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, a quarter of self-employed people earning less than £50,000 a year “do not have enough liquid assets (between themselves and any partner) to cover three ...

2 April, 2020
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|Date: 31 March, 2020

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In light of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we know there’s no such thing as ‘busine ...

In light of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we know there’s no such thing as ‘business as usual’ for our readers right now – and we hope that you and yours are safe and healthy. W ...

31 March, 2020
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Government cracks down on spread of false coronavirus information online

|Date: 30 March, 2020

Government cracks down on spread of false coronavirus information online

Specialist units are operating to combat misinformation about coronavirus and five to ten incidents are b ...

Specialist units are operating to combat misinformation about coronavirus and five to ten incidents are being identified and tackled each day. Specialist units across government are working at pace to ...

30 March, 2020
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UPDATE: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance

|Date: 27 March, 2020

UPDATE: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance

Businesses furloughing staff during the Coronavirus outbreak will receive further financial support, with ...

Businesses furloughing staff during the Coronavirus outbreak will receive further financial support, with the cost of employer National Insurance and pension contributions being covered by the governm ...

27 March, 2020
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