Pandemic

Retail vacancy rate reaches six-year high

Retail shop vacancies have reached a six-year high due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research…

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HMRC and Covid-19: One hand giveth, the other taketh away

One hand giveth HMRC was responsible for overseeing and implementing the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) and other furlough…

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SMEs ‘plagued’ by late payments

UK freelancers and small business owners continue to be plagued by the problem of late payment, according to new research…

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Majority of retail office workers feel unsafe returning to work after Covid-19

Only 28% of office workers in the retail, catering and leisure sector feel safe returning to work after the pandemic,…

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Retail jobs in sharpest fall since 2009

Retail employment fell at the fastest rate since February 2009 in the year to August, with an even sharper decline…

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How COVID-19 has impacted global supply chains

The impact of COVID-19 has been swift and devastating to those directly affected. Not just from a health perspective but…

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IJL 2021 cancelled 

Organisers of International Jewellery London (IJL), Reed Exhibitions, have confirmed that the 2021 edition of the event will no longer…

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Maya Gemstones launches engagement ring collection

Maya Gemstones has announced the launch of a “unique” engagement ring collection, following a rise in bespoke sales of engagement…

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Record economic growth anticipated for Q3

The UK is reportedly on track for a record economic resurgence during the third quarter of the year, following sharp…

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The enjoyment of in-store shopping is a culture we must not forget

Before the pandemic hit, we were already inching closer to the death of the High Street. But with lockdown restrictions…

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