Coronavirus

Retail sales down 3.8% in November

Retail sales in November were down 3.8% compared to the previous month, according to the latest figures published by the…

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Furlough scheme extended until April 2021

The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards…

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Restrictions widen as millions enter Tier 3

UK government officials have announced that the majority of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 3…

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Non-essential retail to close in Wales

The First Minister of Wales has confirmed that the country will move to alert level four amid rising Covid-19 cases,…

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Co-op members urge company to return rates relief

The Co-op Group is reportedly being urged by its members to reverse its decision not to repay the millions of…

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Footfall surges for second week thanks to Black Friday

Footfall on Black Friday increased by 8.7%, helping to mark the first time since late August that the figures have…

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Shops permitted to open for 24 hours a day

Shops in England will be allowed to trade for 24 hours a day in the coming weeks, housing secretary Robert…

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Arcadia collapse could throw JD’s Debenhams takeover into doubt

A potential collapse at its largest concession holder Arcadia could reportedly throw the takeover of Debenhams by JD Sports into…

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New Tier system announced

The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in…

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Retail to stabilise as restrictions ease, says CBI

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has suggested that retail sales are set to stabilise as lockdown restrictions begin to…

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