Job Losses

Retail sector set for 200,000 job losses

The UK’s retail sector has been forecasted to see 200,000 job losses in 2021, as Covid-19 continues to cause deep…

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Retailers could be heading for a New Year insurance disaster

Among the huge number of changes brought about by COVID-19, one of the biggest shifts in 2021 will be the…

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LK Bennett set to launch CVA

LK Bennett has launched a CVA proposal, which will result in five store closures and a small number of job…

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Clarks begins landlord talks over restructuring deal

Clarks has reportedly “kicked off” restructuring talks with landlords regarding store closures and rent cuts, according to Sky News. The…

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Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown

The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23…

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Mayor of London urges government to extend business rates holiday

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Councils have joined together to urge the Government to extend the business…

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700,000 jobs at risk as end of furlough scheme draws near

Over 700,000 employees are at risk of being made redundant in the second half of 2020, research from Institute for…

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125,500 retail jobs lost since start of 2020

Some 125,515 retail jobs have been lost since the start of 2020, according to the latest data from the Centre…

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Pizza Hut to close 29 sites, 450 jobs cut

Pizza Hut has confirmed it is to close 29 sites as part of a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) that will…

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UK retail sales increase by 4.7% in August

UK retail sales in August have increased by 4.7% on a like-for-like basis from August 2019, according to figures released…

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