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    New standards can help ensure more resilient infrastructure, says NIC

    A new report from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) says that new standards are needed to help ensure vital infrastructure in the UK remains resilient.

    Published date:

    02/06/2020


    Code of practice for commercial rental sector to support businesses through COVID-19

    A new code of practice for the UK commercial rental sector aims to provide high street businesses and landlords with clarity over rent payments during the coronavirus pandemic.

    Published date:

    02/06/2020


    Risk and business continuity standards

    The COVID-19 pandemic can seem overwhelming. The level of disruption and uncertainty brought by the virus has left whole sectors facing an existential threat. However, a path must be found through these difficult times. Business continuity standards are invaluable in providing a roadmap for organizations to respond to the crisis in the best possible way.

    Published date:

    27/05/2020


    Rapid manufacturing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic

    In the space of a few months, millions of people around the world have been infected with COVID-19. The virus has spread rapidly across the world, killing more than hundreds of thousands of people and causing huge disruption to the normal functioning of economic and social activity.

    Published date:

    27/05/2020


    COVID-19 and organizational resilience

    What is the best way for an organization to support its people during a pandemic? How do you keep business going in extraordinary and fast-changing circumstances? COVID-19 has brought a great deal of pain, especially for those who have lost loved ones. How should those in leadership positions cope with the situation?

    Published date:

    27/05/2020


    New methodology helps build trust in firms' infection risk management

    A new methodology known as My Care measures the maturity of companies' infection risk prevention and mitigation measures to help resume business after the coronavirus lockdown.

    Published date:

    26/05/2020


    Investigating the demand for a responsible innovation framework

    Innovation is vital to our society. The newly released PAS 440 is first national framework to help organizations work through the demands of innovating in a responsible manner. Read how we worked with Innovate UK to help organizations working with disruptive technologies structure their thinking around the implications of their innovations and plan accordingly.

    Published date:

    26/05/2020


    Police Scotland reported to HSE over breath tests

    Police Scotland has been reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over the use of breath tests on suspected drink-drivers during the coronavirus pandemic.

    Published date:

    22/05/2020


    DfT asks for views on regulations ahead of e-scooter trials

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has asked for views on proposed regulatory changes ahead of planned trials of rental electric scooters.

    Published date:

    20/05/2020


    CMA seeks emergency powers to tackle COVID-19 price gouging

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has asked the UK Government for emergency powers to crack down on firms profiteering from the coronavirus pandemic, the Financial Times reports.

    Published date:

    19/05/2020