Coronavirus

BIRA calls on government for ‘clear exit plan’ out of lockdown

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is calling for the UK government to make a clear exit plan out of…

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Retail sales fall to lowest ever annual level

The retail sector has suffered its largest annual fall since records began, with total sales down 1.9% against the year…

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Chancellor considers adding furlough extension to March budget

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering another extension to the government’s Job retention Scheme (JRS) as it continues to try…

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Supreme Court sides with small firms in business interruption insurance case

The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case, with the…

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PM unveils three-tiered lockdown system

Prime minister Boris Johnson this afternoon announced a new three-tier lockdown system that will see some hospitality businesses in the…

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High street retailers ‘urgently’ need government recovery plan, says Usdaw

Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged the government to agree with employers and trade unions a recovery plan for the high…

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Kennel Club welcomes The Animals and Wildlife Bill in Scottish Parliament

The Kennel Club, has welcomed the news that The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill has become…

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Coronavirus diaries: Inspired Pet Nutrition

There is no doubt that we have been through unprecedented times in the last few months. Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN)…

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Cheshire Police warn of rise in pet scams during coronavirus pandemic

Police in Cheshire have warned the public of a rise in pet buying scams during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the…

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Pet Place secure £1m CBILS loan from Lloyds Bank

Pet supplies firm, Pet Place, has announced it has secured a £1m Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from…

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