Someone mentioned "whack-a-mole" in response to the Govt's action on locking down hot spots, only with a delayed reaction - it needs to be a lot quicker - I think 11 days delay from the spike was mooted.
Re Leicester in particular, several companies that I work with there have large percentages of Asian employees.
English is not the first language, probably isn't even the second language spoken.
The message social distancing rules needs to get out and it's not only the row upon row of terraced housing that's a problem, it's also continued meeting for prayer as well and this goes on in both Muslim groups, orthodox Jewish groups and no doubt some Christian sects also.
I've had client's confirm it, phone up at the wrong time and it's sorry, the men have gone to the canteen or where-ever for prayers! Knowing the business premises / staff numbers its certainly not going to be social distanced!
Also some of the factories - whilst non-essential have still been operating, including machine shops and fabric makers.
Turnover has stayed moderately high (there have been some falls) but staff costs have fallen off a cliff - so either the turnover if fake or the wage bill is fake or furloughed staff are being used to work! I suspect a few Suspicious Activity Reports will be completed over the next few weeks.
Last edited by: zippy on Tue 30 Jun 20 at 14:47
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