Architects are moving to reassure clients that they can continue to serve them after the prime minister told people to work from home wherever necessary.

Practices are issuing statements and calling clients to underline their preparedness in the face of unprecedented restrictions facing the nation.

Firms have set out details of their business continuity plans while rapidly stress-testing their working-from-home procedures.

All businesses are facing increasing numbers of staff being forced to self-isolate because they or someone in their household is displaying symptoms of suspected Covid-19. In addition, since Boris Johnson’s press conference last night, even healthy members of staff who can work from home will now have to do so.

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