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The Impact of Covid-19 on the High street
The pandemic had a severe impact on highstreet in the UK. In April 2021. footfall across highstreets fell by 88% compared to 2019. This infographic gives an overview of the current state of town centres as well as looking at the future of highstreets.
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Supporting the Mental Wellbeing of the Education Workforce
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of the education workforce, with 72% of education staff reporting consistent stress at work. Sinéad McBrearty from Education Support offered their recommendations for government, policy makers and schools for supporting the mental health of the workforce.
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National Plans and Guidance for Offender Management
Covid-19 posed a dangerous threat to prisons, with the environment being a perfect breeding ground for the virus. This article examines the governments' immediate response, and the potential long-lasting impacts to offender management.
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Returning to the Office: A Guide for Employers
Employers are welcoming their employees back into the office as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. To make this transition as safe as possible, many things need to be considered. This report acts a guide for employers on how to best prepare for the return to the office, as well as how to best install hybrid and flexible working.
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Supporting Local Arts and Culture: National Strategies to Rebuild Cultural Infrastructure
The global pandemic has had a devastating impact on the arts and culture sector in the UK. The sector has seen major disruption to many of its operations , revenues, and relationships. Julian Knight MP, Chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee shared national strategies to rebuild the sector.
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Communicating with Hard-to-Reach Groups Through a Whole Community Approach
Birmingham is one of Britain’s most diverse cities with 40% of the population from non-white British backgrounds. These groups are often disengaged from public messaging. Through championing local people, the council aimed to rectify that problem.
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Putting Research & Development at the Forefront of University Funding
Universities are at the forefront of innovation in the UK economy, but Covid-19 put that at risk. This article explores the governments’ efforts to keep university R&D departments afloat, and Research England’s strategies for success.
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Responding to the Shifting Priorities of Road and Rail Users
Covid-19 has majorly impacted road and rail users' priorities. This article discusses how Transport Focus has continued to monitor and respond to these preferences.
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