There were warning signs for the arrival of COVID-19 in the UK, but the sudden shift from it being seen as a China-specific problem to a global pandemic happened at such high speed that many of us were ushered into social distancing and lockdown before we had time to really get to grips with world events. Those first few days of regulatory social distancing sent a shock wave through the country as we scrambled to make sense of the changes around us.
10.04.2020
Tony Hughes shares his insight into the effect COVID-19 is having on the creation of global startups ecosystems from Warsaw and Bucharest to Bangkok and Hanoi that the landscape continues to shift post-Brexit.
09.04.2020
COVID-19 is forcing companies to adapt quickly to change and redesign their products or services or even create new ones to respond to the demands of millions of people self-isolating around the world. Maddyness has selected more examples of these pivots from the UK and beyond.
08.04.2020
More and more NHS staff are embracing new technology to help them cope during the coronavirus outbreak. Pando Health, built by NHS doctors to allow clinicians to quickly and securely communicate with their colleagues via an app saw a 700% increase in daily downloads in March.
08.04.2020
Many employers are currently worried about how best to help their employees and manage their own cashflow. The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme can help take off some pressure. It’s a temporary scheme put in place by the Government to support those workers who would otherwise have been laid-off as a result of the crisis. Such workers have been designated as ‘furloughed’.
08.04.2020
Another week in lockdown brings another dose of 19 stories to boost morale, inspire creativity and help our readers stay connected and inspired.
07.04.2020
Innovate UK is inviting applications from businesses and startups to find innovative solutions to help combat the global disruption caused by COVID-19.
07.04.2020
Doctor-led healthtech company Patchwork.Health and digital passports provider Truu have announced a new partnership to enable the rapid and flexible deployment of key NHS staff members during the COVID-19 outbreak.
07.04.2020
Crowdcube has launched "Save Our Startups" campaign, an Open Letter to Boris Johnson outlining what needs to be done to protect Britain’s entrepreneurial future from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19.
06.04.2020
Humans are social animals. Civilization itself is the result of the pooled effort of innumerable people over thousands of years. Looking back on examples of human collaboration can help researchers, organisations, and families determine how to maximise teamwork going forward. Daniel Naggar of Kukatree explores the challenges of teamwork today and shares tips for remaining productive.
06.04.2020
In the past few weeks, our reality has changed beyond recognition. There will no doubt be many challenges ahead, but in an attempt to keep the wheels running while fighting off the common threat to life and health, the UK government has announced support package for individuals and businesses. These measures are being updated on a daily basis.
06.04.2020
The NHS has urged the public to wash our hands regularly to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and have released a step-by-step guide on how to do so. In the midst of a global pandemic, hygiene has been more vital than ever but your hands are not the only route to spreading potentially dangerous germs. Experts from Back Market explain how best to keep your tech clean.
04.04.2020
Alexandra Pearson from The Yurt Academy shares her advice and experience to help people to stay positive, productive and in control during this period of change and isolation.
03.04.2020
As COVID-19 forces millions of people to self-isolate, Maddyness has picked 19 positive news stories that should help you to stay optimistic during these strange times.
02.04.2020