Up to 670 private schools could open up their sporting facilities for all children over the holidays to help tackle the alarming slump in activity during the pandemic. In another victory for Telegraph Sport’s Keep Kids Active campaign, the nation’s body of prep schools is “exploring” plans to help pupils […]
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Health groups pledge transparency about COVID-19 vaccine plans
Top health groups on Tuesday pledged to be open and transparent about their plans for vaccinating communities across the country against the coronavirus. In an open letter to the American public, the American Hospital Association, the American Nurses Association and the American Medical Association said they are committed to establishing […]
Indianapolis corporate executives take Indy Racial Equity Pledge
CLOSE “Resiliency funds” are helping Black-owned business stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, continuing a long tradition of mutual aid within African American communities with limited access to capital, networks and government programs. (Sept. 28) AP Domestic A coalition of executives in business, civic life, sports, health care and utilities joined Mayor […]
Insurers pledge to support mental health sufferers with clearer language in policies
Insurance companies have unveiled plans to revamp their approach to customers suffering with mental health problems. This follows concerns that insurers were incentivising customers to omit mental health conditions from applications by charging much higher premiums to customers declaring everyday stress. There were also fears that online application processes were too […]
Top drugmakers made a rare joint pledge not to cut corners on the coronavirus vaccine amid fears shots are being rushed before the presidential election
Scientists work on a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Carl Recine/Reuters Leading drug companies have signed a pledge promising to put safety before speed with a coronavirus vaccine. The CEOs of nine companies signed a rare joint pledge promising not to seek regulatory approval before the safety and efficacy of their experimental […]
London heads pledge that they’ll make sure students catch up after months at home
Alun Ebenezer, head of Fulham Boys School, which will open next week: Lucy Young London headteachers today said they are determined that students will catch up on the education they missed during lockdown as the first pupils began returning to lessons. It comes as research suggested that most pupils will […]
EU regulators seek feedback on Google’s Fitbit data pledge
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust enforcers are asking interested parties whether Google’s pledge not to use fitness tracker maker Fitbit’s health data for its advertising, and to separate the dataset from its own, might ease concerns over their tie up. Alphabet’s Google made the pledge to […]