coronavirus
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27 May 2021
Poll on technology replacing human jobs invokes mixed response
The automation of workplaces combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to millions of job losses across various industries, leading to an existential crisis among workers.
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22 December 2020
Covid-19: UK activates Operation Brock to ease congestion towards France
Highways England has activated Operation Brock on the M20 motorway in Kent to ease traffic congestion after France closed its borders with England for 48 hours after the UK confirmed...
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21 August 2020
COVID-19: Poll finds business sentiment is improving
The COVID-19 pandemic has cast doubts on the future prospects of businesses as customers remain wary of spending amid uncertainty. Verdict has been running a poll to assess the business...
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20 August 2020
Concerns over the spread of COVID-19 declining since June: Poll
Fear of COVID-19 community transmission has been causing anxiety among the public as well as governments.
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26 June 2020
Few employees want to return to office full-time when lockdowns are eased: Poll
Remote working or working from home has become the new norm during the COVID-19 times which call for maintaining physical distancing and complying with lockdown measures to curb disease spread.
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11 May 2020
UK to invest £2bn for cycle lanes and to support e-scooter trials
The Government of UK is set to invest £2bn to encourage cycling, walking and to support e-scooter trials.
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23 April 2020
Covid-19: Work on 70% of highway projects in India resume
Work on around 70% of highway projects under construction in India has resumed after the Indian Government partially lifted the Covid-19 lockdown for certain sectors.
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20 April 2020
NHAI resumes toll collection on national highways in India
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has resumed toll collection on national highways after the government decided to relax some restrictions placed to contain the spread of Covid-19.
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17 April 2020
Covid-19: Completion of Chardham Tanakpur-Pithoragarh stretch delayed
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reportedly announced a delay in the completion of the Chardham all-weather road project’s Tanakpur-Pithoragarh stretch.
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15 April 2020
Are companies optimistic about growth prospects following COVID-19 stimulus measures?
The COVID-19 outbreak has marred the growth expectations of companies of all sizes globally, across multiple industries. An ongoing poll being conducted by Verdict to track the optimism/pessimism over the...