T he British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) revealed today that a survey of its members showed nearly 50% are still waiting for the “emergency” LRSG top-up grants meant to help venues get through tier…
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W hen Australia had the temerity to back calls for an investigation into China’s handling of the Covid pandemic, Beijing slapped a ban on importing Aussie goods. Australia’s coal, timber and barley all felt the…
C hina’s surging demand for commodities to feed its booming factories boosted Rio Tinto’s vast iron ore operations in the past quarter. An output statement today showed strong production of iron ore, which it extracts…
T HE Czech group which is aiming to take the National Lottery franchise away from Camelot further beefed up its bid board today by appointing Brent Hoberman to its bid board. Sazka is in the…
A dministrators to Sir Philip Green’s fashion firm Arcadia Group have agreed 31 stores store closures, that will result in over 700 jobs losses. The firm behind high street brands including Topshop and Dorothy Perkins…
R etail and pub bosses struggling with Covid-19 disruption have demanded the Government announces extensions to business support packages before the Budget. Companies still have more than six weeks to wait until Budget day, and…
T he last outpost in the City of “open outcry” trading, where dealers shout orders at each other face-to-face, could be set to close as the London Metal Exchange today issued a consultation on plans…
W olf & Badger, the London-founded clothes and gifts retailer, saw record sales last year as shoppers switched to online while its stores closed. The company, which sells products such as jewellery and homeware from independent…
S UPERDRY says it will lead the charge to “sustainable” fashion, with vegan trainers and jackets made from bottles reclaimed from the ocean and landfill sites. Chief executive Julian Dunkerton reckons an “influencer-led” internet marketing…
H SBC has said it plans to close 82 branches in 2021, bringing the total number of UK sites to 511. The bank said the closures will be phased throughout the year. HSBC said the…