Editors Blog A new office and an exciting new launch And so it rumbles on, I wonder when there will be an end to Covid-19 and we will be able to resume our normal way of life. I for one miss meeting people in person and having a drink with friends and colleagues. Still, here at TopicUK we remain healthy By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog Do you want life to return to the way it was? Only 26% of full time UK workers want life to return to the way it was before lockdown. This is according to the nationwide Covid-19 Remote Working Survey of 1000 people [http://www.eskenzipr.com/2020/08/19/its-official-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-changed-the-workplace-forever/] , all of whom are currently working from home, conducted by Censuswide By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog We're back in print with anti-bacterial cover We are delighted to be back printing TopicUK, I certainly missed having a copy in my hand. We still published our digital edition which is becoming more and more popular according to our website stats, but I personally love a printed magazine. Don't forget you can also read By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog Huge job cuts in the media The Coronavirus pandic has wreaked havoc across the globe and many industries have suffered huge losses, aviation and tourism for example are two of the biggest, but spare a thought to the many journalists who are losing their jobs across the country. Everyone fancies themselves as a journalist these days. By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog New businesses and exciting plans Following on from my last blog, I am pleased to see that there has been a glimmer of hope for our theatres with the Government throwing them a small lifeline. It doesn't solve the problem but does help a little. I am worried though with the news of By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog What will become of our theatres? At TopicUK we regularly visit the theatre and review performances for our readers. During the pandemic, this is something I have missed, regular trips to The Grand Theatre and Leeds Playhouse. But when will they be allowed to reopen? As pubs, bars, restaurants and other leisure venues open this weekend, By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog Lockdown. Is there an end in sight? We are fast approaching our 9th week of lockdown, with still no real end to it in sight and I know many businesses are struggling, I don't think any of us thought it would go on so long. The team at TopicUK have been busier than ever, trying By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog Have you been inspired? I am writing this whilst watching Good Morning Britain celebrating Colonel Tom Moore's 100th Birthday, what an inspiration he is. He has raised over £30m, been made an honorary Colonel by her Majesty The Queen, got a number one single, a Pride of Britain Award, amongst many other By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog TopicUK keeps on promoting My heart has been warmed this week following the news updates about Captain Tom Moore and his incredible fundraising for the NHS. As I write this, he has raised more than £12m and I'm sure over the coming weeks this amount will increase. I am one of those By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog Pulling together during challenging times At the moment, each day feels a little bit like Groundhog Day doesn't it? It's been less than two weeks since we were all asked to isolate at home and I know for some, this is already proving to be a challenge. It is essential though By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog Business goes on despite changing times So much has happened since my last blog in these very fast changing and challenging times. As we prepare to finalise issue 42, we are as busy as ever but we are working from home and sadly not out and about as much as usual.That hasn't stopped By The Editor • 2 min read
Editors Blog Coming up in March I had no intention of mentioning CoronaVirus, but to be honest, how can we avoid it, with conflicting stories of how to handle it, I do worry what damage it will do to small businesses in our region. We have lots of self-employed, small businesses, how will they manage if By The Editor • 2 min read
