Covid-19

What are your legal rights if your job has been affected by COVID-19?

Ever since the coronavirus outbreak gathered speed, life in the UK has largely been put on hold. From staff being…

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Covid 19: The future health of the high street

The health of the high street is up for debate now more than ever. If retailers were struggling before coronavirus…

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Beaverbrooks closes website and warehouse operations

Beaverbrooks has closed its website and warehouse operations until further notice. Anna Blackburn, managing director at Beaverbrooks, said the company…

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Ted Baker appoints Rachel Osbourne as new CEO amid Covid-19 crisis

Lifestyle brand Ted Baker has today announced the appointment of Rachel Osbourne as its new CEO amid the Covid-19 crisis.…

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 Boots and Amazon boost Covid-19 testing for NHS staff

Boots and Amazon are among the retailers who have been called on by the government to help boost testing capacity…

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Mike Ashley apologises for ‘ill-judged’ Covid-19 response

Sports Direct CEO Mike Ashley has penned an open letter apologising for the Fraser Group’s response to the Covid-19 lockdown.…

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River Island shuts distribution centre

River Island has announced the temporary closure of its distribution centre in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  The fashion…

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Quiz expects March results ‘materially’ below board expectations

Fashion retailer Quiz has warned that its March revenues and margins are expected to be “materially low” compared with the…

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Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme

Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business owners to sign for a personal guarantee, as…

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Co-op introduces ‘stricter measures’ amid Covid-19 crisis

The Co-operative has introduced new measures to enforce social distancing in stores, in a bid to protect customers and colleagues…

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