MPs sign letter asking for stronger assurances carers on zero-hours contracts will be compensated if forced to self-isolateMore than 100 MPs are urging the health secretary, Matt Hancock, to provide stronger assurances that social care workers forced to drop shifts because of the coronavirus pandemic will receive adequate sick pay.NHS Read more
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The World Health Organisation has slammed Boris Johnson’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying every country should find and test every possible case. Via: WHO calls out the UK for scaling back coronavirus testing and issues stark warning to governments
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society in Edinburgh held its annual general meeting on Thursday when the resolution to to allow women members for the first time was passed. Via: Oldest golf club in the world votes to allow women members for the first time
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