March, 2020 News

Coronavirus: ‘Avoid Using Microwave To Get Faster Internet’

Posted on 25th March, 2020

People should avoid using the microwave at the same time as their wi-fi, media regulator Ofcom has said, as part of advice to help improve internet speeds.  It comes as millions work remotely and rely on streaming services after the UK was told to “stay at home”.  This has put...

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Openreach Halts Home-Visit Broadband Connections

Posted on 25th March, 2020

BT’s Openreach says it will no longer install new broadband connections when a home visit is involved.  The division, which runs the broadband network for a range of internet service providers, says it will now focus its efforts on other “essential work”.  It means work to switch customers between suppliers...

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Manchester City Council To Delay Business Rates To Support Struggling Businesses

Posted on 20th March, 2020

Business Rates will not be taken on April 1, to help support businesses affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19), said Manchester City Council this afternoon (March 19).  Cllr Carl Ollerhead, Manchester City Council’s executive member for finance and human resources, said: “Business Rate payments will be delayed for Manchester businesses in April...

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Coronavirus: Chancellor Unveils £350bn Lifeline For Economy

Posted on 18th March, 2020

The government has unveiled a package of financial measures to shore up the economy against the coronavirus impact.  It includes £330bn in loans, £20bn in other aid, a business rates holiday, and grants for retailers and pubs.  Help for airlines is also being considered.  Chancellor Rishi Sunak told a press...

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UK Mobile Networks Face Problems

Posted on 17th March, 2020

The UK’s mobile networks are experiencing problems with their services.  EE told the BBC it is something “that is affecting all operators and we are working closely to fix it”.  The problem is being blamed on “interconnect issues” stemming from one operator, O2.  “We don’t believe it is connected to...

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Business Rates Suspended in 2020 Budget

Posted on 12th March, 2020

Budget 2020: Business Rates Suspended For Shops and Cafes Tens of thousands of England’s retail, leisure and hospitality firms will not pay any business rates in the coming year, the chancellor has announced.  Companies with a rateable value of less than £51,000 will be eligible for the tax holiday, Rishi...

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Oil prices are down more than 20%.

Posted on 9th March, 2020

The UK’s leading share index is facing its worst day since the 2008 financial crisis after billions were wiped off the value of top shares.  The dramatic drop follows global falls as a row between Russia and Saudi saw oil prices plunge by more than a fifth.  Shares were already...

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Two-Thirds of UK Homes ‘Fail on Energy Efficiency Targets’

Posted on 3rd March, 2020

Nearly two thirds of UK homes fail to meet long-term energy efficiency targets, according to data analysed by the BBC.  More than 12 million homes fall below the C grade on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) graded from A-G.  It means householders spend more on energy bills and pump tonnes more...

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