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Coronavirus
London to move to Tier 2
London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing…
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Online & Digital
AO World H1 revenues surge 57%
Online retailer AO World has reported a 57% increase in revenues for the six month period ending 30 September 2020.…
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Supermarkets
Waitrose launches first dedicated overseas e-commerce site
Waitrose has launched its first dedicated overseas e-commerce site with customers in the United Arab Emirates now able to order…
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Economy
UK unemployment rises to 4.5%
The UK unemployment rate increased to 4.5% during the three months from July to August, the highest level in over…
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Coronavirus
PM unveils three-tiered lockdown system
Prime minister Boris Johnson this afternoon announced a new three-tier lockdown system that will see some hospitality businesses in the…
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Supermarkets
New Asda owners considering £3bn George sale
The Issa brothers, the new owners of ‘Big Four’ grocer Asda, are reportedly considering a £3bn sale of its clothing…
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Coronavirus
Gov to cover 67% of wages for firms forced to shut
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that businesses forced to shut due to local restrictions will be eligible for a grant…
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Clothing & Shoes
Boohoo appoints responsible sourcing director
Boohoo has reportedly appointed a new responsible sourcing director as it aims to improve its practices following the independent review…
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Clothing & Shoes
Frasers Group investors back £100m bonus scheme
Investors in Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new £100m staff reward plan at the…
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Clothing & Shoes
Clarks may turn to CVA to secure LionRock rescue deal
Embattled shoe retailer Clarks may reportedly resort to launching a CVA that could lead to some store closure in order…
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