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Coronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal goes live
The portal for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now live, with the government saying that businesses with validated claims…
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High Street
Laura Ashley appoints third administrator amid Covid-19 crisis
Embattled retailer Laura Ashley has appointed a third administrator amid growing pressure from the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the UK. PwC…
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Supermarkets
Waitrose launches initiatives to support โmost vulnerableโ suppliers
Waitrose has revealed a number of initiatives it has launched to support its most vulnerable suppliers during the Covid-19 pandemic.…
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Coronavirus
Oasis and Warehouse collapse into administration
Fashion retailers Oasis and Warehouse have entered administration, putting over 2,000 jobs at risk. Rob Harding and Richard Hawes, restructuring…
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Coronavirus
HMRC adds new guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC has issued new guidance regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme and clarifies eligibility for those returning from sick leave…
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Coronavirus
Covid-19 could cause UK economy to shrink by 35%, says OBR
The UKโs economy could shrink by as much as 35% in the second quarter of 2020 due to the Covid-19…
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High Street
Matalan owner reportedly seeking ยฃ60m amid store closures
The owner of Matalan, John Hargreaves, is reportedly seeking a cash injection of ยฃ60m to support the fashion retailer through…
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Department Stores
Debenhams enters administration
Embattled department store chain Debenhams has officially entered administration, and has appointed Geoff Rowley and Alastair Massey of FRP Advisory…
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Coronavirus
AAB calls on government to enhance support for businessesย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Accountancy firm Anderson Anderson and Brown (AAB) has called on the UK Government to implement a series of โwide-reachingโ measures…
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Supermarkets
Tesco defends ยฃ635m dividend payout
โBig Fourโ grocer Tesco has defended its ยฃ635m dividend payout to shareholders, despite it receiving a ยฃ585m tax break. Last…
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