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Government urges Sports Direct and JD Wetherspoon to support employees

Boris Johnson has warned Sports Direct CEO Mike Ashley to “expect consequences” if he does not follow the recent guidelines…

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Covid-19: Government suspends gender pay gap reporting

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has taken the decision to suspend enforcement…

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New Look asks landlords for three-month rent holiday

High street fashion retailer New Look has asked its landlords for a three month rent holiday as it looks to…

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Covid-19: Debenhams, Ted Baker and The Works latest to close stores

Debenhams, Ted Baker and The Works are some of the latest retailers to close stores amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping…

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for employers

Nigel Morris, tax director at MHA MacIntyre Hudson explains how employers can access the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) to continue…

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Laura Ashley slashes 721 roles as 70 stores shutter

Embattled retailer Laura Ashley has shuttered 70 of its stores leaving almost 721 people out of work, administrator PWC has…

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Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work

Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages to employees who aren’t able to work due…

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Government tells supermarkets to ‘join forces’

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has told supermarkets to “join forces” as the coronavirus crisis unfolds.…

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Retail welcomes ‘bold move’ from chancellor to support business

The retail industry has welcomed the “bold move” announced by the chancellor yesterday (17 March), which included announcing a 12-month…

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Colliers calls for Rates Deferment Scheme introduction amid COVID-19

Business rates experts at Colliers International have called for the Government to introduce a three-month or even six-month business rates…

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