Coronavirus

Matalan employees furloughed, ‘massive win’ for safety says GMB

Matalan has announced all warehouse staff will be offered furlough leave in light of the coronavirus pandemic.  The GMB said…

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UK supermarket sales surge amid Covid-19 outbreak

British consumers made over 79 million extra grocery shopping trips in the last four weeks, with total till sales at…

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Poundland to temporarily close 32 UK stores amid Covid-19 outbreak

Discount retailer Poundland has announced the temporary closure of 32 of its stores amid the Covid-19 virus outbreak, resulting in…

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Consumer confidence slips in March 

Consumer confidence in the UK decreased by two points to -9, according to the latest figures from the GfK. Within…

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BrightHouse collapses, 2,400 jobs at risk

BrightHouse has collapsed into administration, placing 2,400 jobs “at serious risk”. The rent-to-own home furnishings brand has now called in…

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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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Hammerson suspends dividend after collecting just 37% of Q2 rent

Shopping centre owner Hammerson has revealed it collected only 37% of its Q2 rent bill and has suspended its dividend…

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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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Brighthouse set to call in administrators

Rent-to-own home furnishings brand Brighthouse is reportedly set to call in administrators, placing around 2,400 jobs at risk.  According to…

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