francis • March 17, 2020
In the coming days and weeks, as stated by Boris Johnson PM, we are likely to see more measures taken to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus within the UK population. This may or may not include the following:
• The widespread closure of schools, colleges, and educational facilities.
• The temporary or permanent closure of bars, restaurants, and non-essential retail outlets.
• The self-isolation of over 70's for a prolonged period of time.
This obviously is going to impact every business owner in some way whether it be due to government imposed closures, self-imposed closures, illness, childcare or family care commitments.
"...we are uncertain of the impact of an outbreak on business. In a stretching scenario, it is possible that up to one-fifth of employees may be absent from work during peak weeks. This may vary for individual businesses."
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Plan www.gov.uk
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Plan www.gov.uk
This could mean premises left empty for long periods of time; for more helpful info, see our Coronavirus: Sparta's Top 5 security tips blog post here.
As such, Under those circumstances, Sparta would like to offer our professional security guard services at a reduced rate to any new clients needing security assistance during any government-imposed "lock down". The reduced rate will be effective until such time as any lock down is lifted and normal service resumed.
To discuss this offer or any other security advice or help you may need, don't hesitate to call for a friendly chat on 01325 582 122
or email us at info@spartasecurityuk.co.uk.
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A NEW survey by the NFU shows that over the past 12 months, one in three farmers has been a victim of crime, with Yorkshire farmers spending more than the national average on crime prevention measures. The NFU says it is, therefore, crucial that candidates in the forthcoming Police & Crime Commissioner elections commit to prioritise rural crime as a strategic objective. The survey, carried out by the NFU with nearly 2,000 farmers across the country, highlighted the extent to which rural areas are being actively targeted by criminals. It also focused on the cost of crime to farm businesses, how often crimes are reported and how farmers feel about the police response as well as how much farmers are spending on crime prevention. Nationally, farmers reported facing average losses of £4,400 as a result of rural crime and nearly 60 per cent of respondents said they believed crime levels were increasing. Reporting levels were good, with 60 per cent saying they reported the most recent incident to the police. But, of those that failed to do so, three out of five said it was because no police response was expected. While more than half of respondents felt that insufficient police resource was devoted to tackling rural crime, a slight majority (53 per cent) felt that the police had taken sufficient action when they reported the most recent crime. “The impact of crime on farms across our patch is the most common problem farmers raise with us time after time,” said NFU North East Regional Director, Adam Bedford. For the full article got to: https://www.northernfarmer.co.uk/news/19234823.nfu-says-one-three-farmers-victim-crime/









