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Apr- 2020 -3 AprilCoronavirus
Chancellor unveils new measures to SME loan scheme
Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a major overhaul to his previously announced SME loan scheme. Initially, the…
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1 AprilCoronavirus
A fifth of SMEs at risk of collapse, say experts
Almost a fifth of SMEs will not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to new findings from the Corporate Finance Network. …
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Mar- 2020 -31 MarchCoronavirus
Covid-19: Stephen Webster supports Mind
Stephen Webster has announced he will donate 10% of all online sales to Mind charity during the coronavirus pandemic. The…
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26 MarchCoronavirus
Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme
Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business owners to sign for a personal guarantee, as…
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25 MarchCoronavirus
Assay offices close their doors
All four assay offices across the UK have closed their doors amid the coronavirus crisis. The assay offices, in Birmingham,…
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23 MarchRetailers
H.Samuel announces temporary store closures amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
High street jewellery store H. Samuel has announced the temporary closure of all its stores amid the recent outbreak of…
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20 MarchCurrent Affairs
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 for employees who aren’t able to work due…
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19 MarchRetailers
Pandora closes stores across globe
Pandora has announced the temporary closure of many of its stores in order to “support the efforts” to limit the…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Coronavirus sends ripples through markets, governments, companies and the public
Apologies for the repetition, but the new coronavirus is causing such a serious global reaction today it would be silly…
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25 FebruaryEditor's Blog
Coronavirus will be felt
It is becoming increasingly clear that the new coronavirus, which causes the disease Covid-19, is going to have a significant…
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