Business support lags behind in cost-of-living crisis

A £15bn package aimed at helping households deal with inflation and the rising cost of energy bills comes just one day after the Sue Gray report was published – a move that has prompted critics to question the rationale and timing of the sudden windfall for British consumers. Also, they ask, where is the support for business?

Devolved regions to receive emergency on-trade funding, while concern grows in England

Scotland and Wales are to receive additional funding from Westminster to help struggling businesses cope with new Covid restrictions, as England awaits news on further restrictive measures. 

The Drinks Trust partners with Equal Measures to deliver greater equality

The Drinks Trust is partnering with Equal Measures, an initiative to deliver greater opportunities for under-represented groups in the drinks industry.

Tier system may have to be ‘strengthened’

A senior health official has warned that to get England “through the winter”, the regional tiered system of measures may have to be “strengthened”. 

Domino effect looms as NI declares health and hospitality crisis

Northern Ireland has announced a month-long circuit breaker lockdown, signalling fears that similar measures could be on the way for the rest of the UK.

Second wave lockdown spreads from Manchester to Aberdeen

Aberdeen has become the latest city to suffer from a second spike in coronavirus cases, leading pubs and bars to close.

Majestic reinstates click and collect from stores

Majestic Wine is allowing customers back to its stores for the first time since lockdown, with orders now available to collect from local stores.

Government guidance, Covid-19: access to support for businesses

Information for businesses on how to access the Chancellor's various support packages can be found at www.gov.uk

Coronavirus: Supplier responses to the Chancellor’s support measures

As the extraordinary complexity of the current situation fully sinks in, Andrew Catchpole discovers how those supplying the on-trade have reacted to the Chancellor’s support measures for businesses.

Desperate times for bars and restaurants facing “short-term cashflow catastrophe” as footfall plummets 50%

Pressure is being piled on chancellor Rishi Sunak to introduce emergency measures to stem the knock on effect of coronavirus (Covid-19) as footfall to UK businesses fell by almost 50% over the weekend.

Cold weather turns into pressure cooker for high street stores