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« Reply #750 on: March 24, 2020, 08:06:24 PM »

has the gov set up the furloughed workers scheme cant find the application anywhere

No details available on this yet.
It would appear that no applications are needed.
Once the HMRC portal is set up, HMRC arent known for their speed or efficiency, then the employer enters the details of all furloughed staff and the payment is then made to them.
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« Reply #751 on: March 24, 2020, 08:10:20 PM »

Bank meeting today re CBIL

It wasnt a negative meeting but they made it clear they dont want us to top up peoples wages, slow down payments to all suppliers etc

I get it but it feels like your going against the spirit of keeping everything flowing.

Overloaded with applications so 2 weeks minimum before anything is approved. Normal credit processes adhered to. That's not to say they wont help along the way if they are reasonably happy with the proposal.

Still not sure this is going to work for a lot of people.

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« Reply #752 on: March 24, 2020, 10:27:04 PM »

time to panic buy

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« Reply #753 on: March 24, 2020, 10:41:03 PM »



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« Reply #754 on: March 24, 2020, 10:46:06 PM »

In March I had declined an opportunity to go to a 3/4+ day festival. The travel and hotels had become too much and the Coronavirus had started to become a thing in the UK and in Belgum (where the festival was) had, I think, a dozen or so cases. The festival is somewhat intimate, full of the normal boozy antics too.

At the start of the week running up to it I had decided to post on Instagram that I believed it would not be inthe best interest for this event to happen, and if it did happen, then to avoid. Especially for those vulnerable.

Of course, despite the concern of the whole world, it went ahead. They had simply posted they would put more hand wash in. That without doubt was the go-ahead for many to go. They had paid there money and the majority forced themselves to go.

Of course 5000+ attendees in a intimate and boozy atmosphere - The inevitable happens. If there was 5 confirmed cases of it, then what's the likely real number of cases? And of course to add to the number of cases, 1 person had died, suspect at picking it up at that event.

It's just an example of greed - It shouldn't have happened. Should you hold those responsible to account? They could have cancelled and/or postphoned. I think it has played on my mind a little, that it could have been me or any of my friends. All for the sake of a small loss, if any, due to insurance.
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« Reply #755 on: March 25, 2020, 03:16:26 PM »

Lee Mack picked up the virus after attending cheltenham last week

https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/coronavirus-lee-mack-prince-charles-21753118
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« Reply #756 on: March 25, 2020, 03:18:09 PM »

i have opened a book on who will be the first to come up with a not going out joke
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« Reply #757 on: March 25, 2020, 03:59:47 PM »

i have opened a book on who will be the first to come up with a not going out joke

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« Reply #758 on: March 25, 2020, 07:06:40 PM »

China is finally relaxing restrictions after 2 months.  Nightclubs , KTV bars and live music venues are allowed to Reopen .
This does not mean people are rushing to come out and party ,most Chinese are still very concerned and worried about large groups but it is a start of us hopefully seeing some normality restored

 I really don’t know how most businesses  will survive as the only real relief available  is rent relief by government owned buildings.  Private landlords unfortunately don’t want to give any rent relief.  

Also border restrictions are really tightened up and the fear of foreigners now spreading the virus has heightened. A lot of hotels and and golf courses are refusing foreign guests.

That being said I feel China is possibly the safest place in the world now  and understand the new measures been taken to contain any new outbreaks  
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« Reply #759 on: March 25, 2020, 07:29:19 PM »

China is finally relaxing restrictions after 2 months.  Nightclubs , KTV bars and live music venues are allowed to Reopen .
This does not mean people are rushing to come out and party ,most Chinese are still very concerned and worried about large groups but it is a start of us hopefully seeing some normality restored

 I really don’t know how most businesses  will survive as the only real relief available  is rent relief by government owned buildings.  Private landlords unfortunately don’t want to give any rent relief.  

Also border restrictions are really tightened up and the fear of foreigners now spreading the virus has heightened. A lot of hotels and and golf courses are refusing foreign guests.

That being said I feel China is possibly the safest place in the world now  and understand the new measures been taken to contain any new outbreaks  

Thanks for the update Craig, from both the other side of the world and hopefully the other side of the coronavirus too.

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« Reply #760 on: March 25, 2020, 09:45:56 PM »

Day 4 of social distancing: Struck up a conversation with a spider today. Seems nice. He's a web designer.
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« Reply #761 on: March 25, 2020, 09:57:56 PM »

Day 4 of social distancing: Struck up a conversation with a spider today. Seems nice. He's a web designer.

That’s not been doing the rounds much today.....honestly  Wink
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« Reply #762 on: March 25, 2020, 09:59:58 PM »

Just ordered a lump from a takeaway with as much precaution as possible getting the food in, do we think the risk is reasonable if we are avoiding touching the external packaging?
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« Reply #763 on: March 26, 2020, 12:41:34 AM »

Just ordered a lump from a takeaway with as much precaution as possible getting the food in, do we think the risk is reasonable if we are avoiding touching the external packaging?

I have read in many outlets that the maximum time that the virus can survive on an object is 48 hours. Not helpful in your case, but maybe for people receiving items through the post. But this is a worry when shopping too, how many times has someone touched the item you're going to pick up?
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« Reply #764 on: March 26, 2020, 12:47:59 AM »

The last week has pretty much seen the very best in business and the absolute worst. Is anyone thinking of boycotting any business?

Wetherspoons *DID* say they won't pay staff for a period of time, but they seem to have now changed that after the outrage. But I personally will try and avoid the place and I must eat there a couple of dozen times a year.

EasyJet/Virgin said they wouldn't pay staff for 8 weeks+

Many food outlets gave free food to NHS workers - Mcdonalds, Greggs, Starbucks, Care Nero etc

Hotel football (Gary Neville) - Full pay for staff and Hotel used for public services

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