Business
Two million could lose jobs amid Covid-19 crisis, watchdog warns
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Government to publish its exit strategy from the lockdown this week.
Britain’s small businesses likely be hit the hardest by coronavirus
The researchers are calling for ministers to ramp up financial support and access to advice for the smallest businesses to ensure their survival.
Sainsbury’s announces elderly-only shopping hour
The first hour of trading on Thursday will be for the elderly and vulnerable so they can stock up before the shelves clear.
Coronavirus will help Amazon to eat up the rest of the market
As high street retailers announce redundancies, Amazon says it needs to hire 100,000 people in the US to keep up with demand.
Steelmaking to return to Redcar following major deal, says mayor
The South Tees Development Corporation has reached a deal to acquire a major site which can now be cleaned up.
Brexit pushes growing number of businesses to Netherlands
Since the 2016 referendum on Britain leaving the European Union, 140 businesses have established a presence in the Netherlands.
Brexit uncertainty still affecting exporters, study suggests
Key indicators for export orders and sales in manufacturing and services declined sharply in 2019, says BCC.
Firms still struggling to recruit skilled workers, study suggests
Training has got to be at the heart of next month’s Budget, says Chambers of Commerce.
‘Storm of uncertainty’ as UK car output falls to near 10-year low
Structural changes in the industry, weak confidence in the UK, slower demand overseas, and Brexit-related issues were blamed for a fall in production.