Chancellor plans High Street rates relief
Craig TaylorPhilip Hammond is set to announce a £1.5bn lifeline for small retailers in Monday’s Budget. BBC News – Business
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Wall Street opens higher after volatility
US investors’ nerves have steadied after shares in Europe recovered early losses. BBC News – Business
Is the high street failing?
bethkent ✅High street stores continue to drop but why is this? High street stores are continuing to fail with many companies closing some of their stores to save the business. The internet is becoming the first choice for shoppers leaving high street stores/branches to struggle survival. Everyone is turning to shopping online as it is seen…
Debenhams set to close 50 stores
Due to increased annual loss Debenhams have decided to close 50 stores, this leaves about 4,000 jobs of their 27,000 (UK) employees at risk. The department store has lost almost £500 million in the last year, the closure of the 50 stores will be an act to try and save the company. The closures are…
Ford, Fiat and Nissan ads banned for dangerous driving
The advertising watchdog condemns ads by three different carmakers for encouraging unsafe driving. BBC News – Business
Northern Rock: US firm ‘misled’ UK government on mortgages
BBC’s Panorama says a US private equity firm failed to provide better mortgage deals for customers. BBC News – Business