Government Support Needed for Independent Retailers Affected by Self-Isolation Closures
In a recent statement, the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) urges the government to provide additional assistance to independent...
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JD Group Chairman Receives £6m Bonuses Amidst Pay Cuts and Government Support
In a shocking revelation, JD Group's executive chairman, Peter Cowgill, received almost £6 million in special bonuses within an...
Bira Criticizes Delayed Restart Grant Distribution for Independent Retailers
TV Anchor Lead: "Small business owners are feeling let down by the UK government as they face delays in...
Lockdown Extension Threatens 30% of SMEs with Closure, Nucleus Warns
As many as 30% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may be forced to close permanently if the current...
Retail Landlords Face Nearly £1bn in Rates on Empty Shops Despite Government Support
In a recent study by Altus Group, retail landlords have paid nearly £1 billion in business rates since the...
January Sales Plummet: CBI Reports Retailers’ Worst Month Since May 2020
In January, retailers faced their weakest sales month since May 2020, with a -50% drop from December. The Confederation...
UK GDP Shrinks by 2.6% Amidst Lockdown Restrictions
In November 2020, the UK's GDP declined by 2.6% due to government restrictions, according to ONS figures, making it...
Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Morrisons Return Over £1bn in Business Rates Relief
Sainsbury's has joined Tesco and Morrisons in pledging to repay over £1bn in government business rates relief, with the...
UK Retail Sales Surge 4.9% in October Amid Pre-lockdown Boost, Food and Online Sales Thrive
UK retail sales surged 4.9% in October, defying expectations amid tighter restrictions, according to BRC-KPMG data. Food sales increased...
Government Extends Job Support Scheme to Pay Up to Half of Employees’ Wages
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces major updates to the Job Support Scheme, with the government now paying up to half...