Plan B curbs deliver chilling blow to London business confidence January 12, 2022 The chilling impact on the UK economy inflicted by the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions has whacked business optimism in London, reveals a new study released today. A sharp hit to consumer confidence from plan B measures to curb the spread of Omicron has weakened the trading environment for the capital’s businesses, leaving them sweating over [...]
Retailers’ hopes for Christmas boost dashed as Omicron fears discouraged shoppers January 7, 2022 Hopes for a Christmas that would see high streets near pre-pandemic levels of trade were dashed last month as Covid fears discouraged shoppers. While England enjoyed a festive period free of restrictions on social gatherings once more, high streets marked a footfall decline of 23.1 per cent last month, compared to 2019. This was 3.5 [...]
Labour gives TfL go-ahead to build 350 new homes near Cockfosters tube station September 3, 2024 Some 350 new homes, 40 per cent affordable, will be built at Cockfosters tube station on the Northern end of the Piccadilly Line.
More than a third of Brits save nothing each month November 9, 2021 People have had their finances hammered by the Covid-19 outbreak with 35 per cent of Brits admitting they save nothing in a typical month. The research, commissioned by retail investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown, found that 23 per cent of people could last for less than a month on their savings. It comes after a parliamentary [...]
Covid tests no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers January 16, 2022 Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to take a Covid-19 test when retuning to the UK in time for February’s half-term. Transport secretary Grant Shapps is understood to be in favour of the move – which will likely be announced on 26 January and will save Brits hundreds of pounds in Covid testing – [...]
December strikes: Who’s walking out when and how will it affect you? December 6, 2022 December is set to be a month blighted by industrial strife, with everyone from nurses and posties to train drivers and security staff to walk out. With inflation reaching a 41-year high at an eye-watering 11.1 per cent, thousands of workers have voted to down tools and ask for a real-term increase in pay. As [...]
Tsunami of turnover: Half of UK employers brace themselves for widespread employee ‘burnout’ October 4, 2021 The dramatic changes that the pandemic has brought about is prompting nearly one in two UK employers to prepare themselves for widespread employee ‘burnout’ next year. Nine out of 10 of 300 chief executives and other senior managers surveyed said they were wary about their company’s ability to retain valued staff. Recruiter Robert Half said [...]
Oil prices steady despite looming pandemic restrictions December 8, 2021 Oil prices remain steady despite reports of key markets potentially introducing more pandemic restrictions ahead of Christmas.
Businesses set to get economic support if more restrictions are announced December 14, 2021 The government is set to provide fresh economic support to businesses if more Covid restrictions are imposed by Boris Johnson. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is looking at potential funding options for businesses if they are forced to close due to the Omicron variant, including bringing back the furlough scheme. Businesses have been provided no extra support [...]
Boris: London will ‘bustle’ again as lockdown ends and remote working era fades May 10, 2021 Boris: London will 'bustle' again as lockdown ends and remote working era fades