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Economy
Covid-19 brings UK economy to temporary standstill, says KPMG
The impact of the Covid-19 virus is expected to see the UK economy contract by 2.6% in 2020, according to…
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Coronavirus
Covid-19: Debenhams, Ted Baker and The Works latest to close stores
Debenhams, Ted Baker and The Works are some of the latest retailers to close stores amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping…
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for employers
Nigel Morris, tax director at MHA MacIntyre Hudson explains how employers can access the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) to continue…
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Advice
How retailers can stay successful when face-to-face marketing and selling is affected
As coronavirus spreads, companies are taking preventive measures to try to keep their employees safe. But with these measures, day-to-day…
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High Street
Laura Ashley slashes 721 roles as 70 stores shutter
Embattled retailer Laura Ashley has shuttered 70 of its stores leaving almost 721 people out of work, administrator PWC has…
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High Street
Beaverbrooks to close all 69 stores amid Covid-19 outbreak
UK jeweller Beaverbrooks has revealed plans to shutter all 69 of its stores by 5pm today (23 March) amid the…
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High Street
Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work
Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages to employees who aren’t able to work due…
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Department Stores
Harrods to close amid coronavirus chaos
World-famous department store Harrods is to close its doors this evening (23 March) due to the coronavirus pandemic. It said…
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High Street
Ikea to temporarily shutter all UK stores amid Covid-19 pandemic
Ikea UK and Ireland has said it will temporarily close its stores to customers at 6pm on Friday 20 March,…
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Analysis
Huge increase in online sales across Italy offers hope for struggling retailers in the UK and Ireland
Global financial markets continue to suffer from the impact of coronavirus, with economists predicting the slowest rate of global growth…
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