Covid-19

Covid forcing 4 in 10 SMEs to put sale plans on hold

SMEs across the UK have had to “tear up” business succession plans due to Covid-19 with four in 10 placing…

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What to know: High street tenancies

As the Scottish Government considers extending the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act anti-irritancy provisions, which effectively prevent landlords from terminating commercial leases,…

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Keir Starmer backs Usdaw’s call for government support

Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer’s backing for targeted government support to help save jobs and businesses in…

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Creditors approve New Look CVA

New Look has announced that a CVA proposal launched last month has been approved by the majority of its unsecured…

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UK supermarket sales begin to stabilise

After a period of “accelerated growth”, UK supermarket sales have begun to stabilise, but Brits now shop for groceries online…

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Unemployment rate rises to 4.1% in July

The rate of unemployment in the UK increased 0.2% to 4.1% in the two months to July 2020, according to…

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Games Workshop shares jump amid soaring sales

Games Workshop saw shares jump almost 20% in early trading yesterday, after posting strong preliminary trading results for the three…

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Businesses hit by local lockdowns to receive grants

Businesses in England that are required to shut due to local lockdowns will now be able to claim up to…

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How the retail experience is evolving in a contactless world

The goalposts have moved for digital customer experience and retailers the world over need to excel online now or risk…

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Morrisons profits dented by £155m Covid-19 costs

Morrisons has revealed its HY profits were dented by £155m of Covid-related costs. During the first half of 2020/21, Morrisons…

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