Self-employed to get more financial help
Craig TaylorThe government has announced self-employed workers can claim up to 80% of profits, from 40% before. BBC News – Business
Business
‘A new lockdown will be far worse for businesses’
Several entrepreneurs tell the BBC what is at stake, for their industry and wider society. BBC News – Business
‘Millions face hardship’ as government support ends
Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn. BBC News – Business
Pizza Express cuts another 1,300 jobs
It comes weeks after the firm said it would cut 1,100 jobs and shut 73 restaurants as coronavirus hits business. BBC News – Business
Next sees online lift but store sales drop by half
Next says future lockdowns of non-essential stores would cost it millions of pounds before Christmas. BBC News – Business
Stock markets slide as Covid-19 cases rise
The Dow falls as much as 3.3% before ending down 2.3% – its sharpest decline in weeks. BBC News – Business