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The latest developments in business and travel
Lockdown Leader: Co-op
Steve Murrells has sent an open letter to Prime Minister stating that Co-op will extend its free school meal scheme asking him to do the same.
Lockdown Leader: Marcus Rashford
Today the government announced that a “Covid summer school fund” is being set up, to help feed children during the six week summer holiday.
Lockdown Leader: Beauty 76 and Massage Warehouse
Beauty 76 and Massage Warehouse, have launched a campaign for massage, physical and complementary therapists to donate treatments to NHS workers after Covid-19.
Lockdown Leader: Vodafone
Vodafone are giving free unlimited data for six months to NHS workers, carers and other vulnerable customers
Lockdown Leader: Johnstons of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin’s new, limited edition Rainbow Cashmere scarf celebrates the work of the NHS with £100 from each sale going to NHS Charities Together
Lockdown Leader: Dr Patrick Tarrant
Dr Patrick Tarrant has gone above and beyond to make sure his patients are super protected and ready for his return to the surgery.
Lockdown Leader: Vaughtons
Vaughtons’s team of highly skilled silversmiths have been using traditional methods to create rainbow badges with proceeds going to NHS Charities Together
Lockdown Leader: Roque Sevilla
When Covid-19 hit, philanthropist and businessman Rogue Sevilla set his sights on helping the vulnerable Galápagos Islands
Lockdown Leader: J K Rowling
J.K Rowling’s latest project, The Ickabog raises money for people affected by Covid-19
Lockdown Leader: Brewdog
BrewDog has crafted a beer called ‘Barnard Castle Eye Test’, poking fun at government advisor Dominic Cummings and his alleged lockdown breach.
Lockdown Leader: Katie Sanderson
Instagram followers of Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure received a treat on Tuesday, when she shared a special video made by the team in the run up to series seven to promote the Asks for Masks charity.
Lockdown Leader: Wilderness Safaris
Wildnerness Safaris is creating a variety of initiatives helping to stem the impact of Covid-19 and make local lives better.
Lockdown Leader: Anya Hindmarch
Designer Anya Hindmarch has long proven her green credentials, including the launch of that 2007 "I'm NOT A Plastic bag" canvas tote, and by becoming an ambassador for Greenpeace last year. And now she’s doing her bit to ease the global pandemic too.
Lockdown Leader: Jacqui Barrett
After using Facetime to talk to her mum who’s in a care home, Jacqui Barrett had the bright idea to donate free tablets to patients in isolation, to help them stay in touch with loved ones.
Lockdown Leader: Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Windjammer Landing Villa Resort team are donating food to St. Lucia’s tireless police, and making hundreds of hot lunches for underprivileged locals.
Lockdown Leader: Wiltons and Franco's
Two London restaurants: Wiltons and Franco’s are set to open their kitchens to provide meals for the NHS, keyworkser and the homeless.
Lockdown Leader: Asprey
Asprey has announced a zero-profit initiative supporting The National Emergencies Trust – a disaster charity that provides support to organisations and services on the frontline tackling the pandemic.
Lockdown Leader: Kindred Social
In collaboration with the ‘Clap For Our Carers’ campaign, Kindred has launched a range of rainbow-adorned ‘Thank You’ tees.
Lockdown Leader: Netflix
The Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin are donating $30 Million to Gavi Alliance to help tackle Covid-19