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Apr- 2021 -27 AprilEconomy
Consumer confidence rises due to ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown
During the first three months of 2021, consumer confidence saw a record quarterly rise thanks to the government’s “roadmap” out…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchGovernment
Retail leaders call for ‘Shop Out to Help Out’ scheme
The Save the Street campaign, supported by the British Fashion Council and retail expert Mary Portas, is calling for the…
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3 MarchGovernment
NI Executive reveals phased lockdown exit plan
Ministers for Northern Ireland’s devolved government have announced phased plans to take the country out of its current lockdown restrictions.
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryCoronavirus
PM outlines ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown
Prime minister Boris Johnson has set out his four-step “roadmap” to guide the nation out of lockdown “cautiously but irreversibly”,…
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Sep- 2020 -28 SeptemberCoronavirus
John Lewis launches new virtual Christmas shop for consumers
Earlier this month John Lewis announced a £635m pre-tax loss for the half-year period ended July 2020. The department store…
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17 SeptemberGovernment
Government extends commercial eviction ban until end of year
The government has decided to extend its commercial property eviction ban until the end of 2020. Businesses have been shielded…
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Apr- 2020 -2 AprilCoronavirus
Coronavirus changing UK’s shopping habits, survey reveals
A new weekly survey has revealed how UK consumers’ relationships with a range of sectors is “changing” as a result…
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Mar- 2020 -27 MarchCoronavirus
What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS
HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include:…
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26 MarchCoronavirus
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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25 MarchCoronavirus
20,000 stores could close this year, says Centre of Retail Research
A total of 20,620 retail stores will have shuttered by the end of the year, according to the Centre of…
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