Business to play dual role of reopening economy and saving lives, says Patel
There will be a greater responsibility on workplaces as companies and employees grind back into action
28 May 2020 - 19:55
The government is placing greater responsibility on businesses to control the spread of the coronavirus as it embarks on a delicate balancing act to protect lives while allowing more economic activity, says trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel.
“We have moved from just regulations, but we are collaborating more with business as we open up the economy,” Patel said during a media briefing on Thursday to outline some of the level 3 regulations...
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