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There have been a million and one problems causes by this pandemic. Finding a solution to each one has clearly been a difficult challenge for individuals, populations, countries and the world in general. However several helpful solutions have been provided already. In the case of mental health, people have been largely affected by covid-19 andContinue reading “Positive Advertising”

In the wake of COVID-19, we saw and continue to see global disruptions; disruptions such that livelihoods and lives were being uprooted, production processes and supply chains were at a halt, and populations at the margin kept bearing the brunt of the crisis. A significant chunk of us, privileged members of society, began to witnessContinue reading “Reducing the collateral impact of prolonged disruptions, especially in food-insecure households”

In 1946 when the NHS was first introduced it was essential to secure the health of our nation and the future prosperity of our people. I believe the NHS is our shining light to the world and highlights the generosity of our spirit as a nation towards one another. If we were to ever loseContinue reading “How to address the future healthcare needs of our nation.”

Summary: Take measures to reduce the backlog of young people awaiting driving tests. Capitalise on opportunities to increase the proportion of electric vehicles on UK roads, thereby reducing emissions. I have learned much from my experience as an approved driving instructor (ADI) with the following points of particular relevance here: 1. It is somewhat quicker,Continue reading “Electric cars and education help reduce the test backlog and promote the green agenda.”

This is an opportunity to reinvigorate the north where homes are plentiful and cheap. They may need upgrading and insulating but that will provide jobs in places where people need them. Let’s make sure there is a great broadband connection and fast trains into London for those odd occasions when an office worker does needContinue reading “Repurposing and rethinking housing”

Proposal for The Restructure of the Rail Network 1. Reasons for Failure of the current arrangements. There are 24 companies providing Rail and associated business services. Railtrack, the organisation with responsibility for managing the network of rail and track facilities has been taken back into public management to prevent further deterioration. The catalogue of “Franchise”Continue reading “A Structure for the Rail Industry to provide an integrated service of excellence.”

Every month, VAT collected from consumers is distributed down the value chain of the economy. The wheels of the VAT accounting system grind into motion. Consumer facing businesses collect VAT on their sales, then pay VAT on their expenditure to the businesses that supply them, and so on down the chain. The VAT on theContinue reading “Bringing the VAT system up to date.”

Large providers are creating large scale solar or wind farms around the UK, but these often do not benefit the local community The idea is to create a fund of Gov backed loans and grants to allow communities to purchase or lease local land close to a village and install solar panels and possibly smallContinue reading “A fund for communities to develop community solar or wind orchards, owned as a cooperative”

The Covid-19 pandemic has delivered benefits to climate change through a reduction in greenhouse gases from reduced air travel. At the other extreme, for those taking trips, many for compassionate and compelling reasons, returning home has created distress through exorbitantly priced flights. During the pandemic inflated fares have been experienced, up to 20 times theContinue reading “Tackling both climate change and hardship resulting from the extremes in airfares”

Britain has stated it wants to reduce CO2 emissions by 68% by 2030, we can’t achieve that without really thinking outside the box. Rush hour traffic contributes significantly to our emissions, but no matter how many taxes or new parking charges we apply, people continue to absorb costs and still use their car to getContinue reading “Meeting Emissions Targets by Capitalising on Work from home innovations”