Britain’s broadband infrastructure will not be able to cope as millions of people work from home during the coronavirus crisis, experts have warned. Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy as a precaution against coronavirus but widespread adoption could lead to internet connectivity issues, experts warn. The added strain of remote access, video … Read more
‘It’s better for my health.’ That’s one response I had when it comes to why more people are now working from home. With panic over coronavirus at fever pitch, many workers may also be ordered to stay away from the office and do day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their home. However, the reality is, … Read more
George Osborne’s second home stamp duty surcharge has raised £6.6billion – but expert claims ‘arbitrary and unfair’ tax isn’t working and it is not just landlords who are losing out Former Chancellor George Osborne introduced 3 per cent surcharge in 2016 Treasury had a £2.9billion target for it of by the end of the 2019/2020 … Read more
Britons are being told to get ready to work from home after the biggest leap in coronavirus cases in a single day. Another 48 were reported yesterday, making a total of 164 since the start of the outbreak. The deadly contagion was last night thought to have claimed a second victim in Britain. Tests are … Read more
Self-isolating and working from home as a precaution against coronavirus could overload broadband networks and cause internet ‘bottlenecks’, experts warn Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy It is hoped avoiding offices will prevent employees contracting coronavirus Experts warn the added strain could cause some connection difficulties Domestic broadband with old copper wires … Read more
Facebook and Microsoft are among the US tech companies that have introduced new policies to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus this week. Facebook has told employees in its San Francisco Bay offices to stay at home and cancel all business trips due to the virus. The social network, which has thousands of offices … Read more
A group of university researchers have partnered with NASA to build the technology for a self-sustaining, zero-waste human settlement on Mars. Called the Center for the Utilization of Biological Engineering in Space, or CUBES, the team is made up of scientists, researchers, and students from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Utah State and the Planetary Science … Read more
Pilots working for airline hailed as the best in Europe by TripAdvisor say that the impact their rosters are having on their well-being is ‘unsustainable’ Pilots’ union Balpa is calling on Jet2 to recognise an ‘improved work life balance’ It says Jet2 pilots are becoming worried about fatigue and other health issues Union says members … Read more
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave Donald Trump a slideshow Tuesday to demonstrate how quickly the federal government is working to produce a vaccine for the coronavirus – after a sharp exchange Monday in which the president said he wanted it in a ‘couple of months.’ The president visited the National Institute of Health for a briefing on … Read more
Bored by queuing for the treadmill? Whether you’ve got an entire floor or just a few square feet, here’s how to create your own private gym at home