Debenhams claimed £40m under furlough scheme
Debenhams has reportedly claimed £40.5m of taxpayers’ money through the furlough scheme after the retailer fell into administration. Debenhams legally...
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Government responds to criticism from Arco over PPE
The government has defended itself in response to criticism from safety equipment supplier Arco, in regards to its handling of...
Tesco to repay £585m Covid business rates relief
Tesco has announced its decision to repay the £585m it received in business rates relief as support during the Covid...
UK manufacturers urged to switch to UKCA marking as Brexit deadline looms
As the Brexit transition period comes to an end, leading compliance authority Bureau Veritas is encouraging manufacturers to get ready...
Co-op calls for ‘simple changes’ to apprenticeships policy
Co-op CEO Steve Murrells will today open a round-table with representatives from the Department for Education, National Apprenticeship Service, National Society...
Sector warns of £1bn loss from tax-free shopping cut
Some of the UK’s largest retail and luxury brands have warned the government that £1bn will be lost from its...
Non-essential shops to reopen after English lockdown
Prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce that all non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen on 2 December....
Retail bosses say shops must reopen by start of December
Over 60 high street bosses have raised concerns about the impact of the forced closure of "non-essential” retailers during the...
RSM calls on Government to delay HMRC’s move to preferential creditor status
Today, RSM has called on the Chancellor to urgently consider a twelve-month delay to the introduction of HMRC’s preferential creditor...
Fraser Group confirms stores will be closed over lockdown
Fraser Group has said it will not be opening any of its stores in England over the lockdown period, even...
