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28 April

Job support to be wound down, M&S dividend suspended, ventilator production slows, property market halts

Chancellor Rishi Sunack says he will wean the economy off his support schemes in a “gradual” wind-down, to help prevent soaring unemployment on ‘expiration day’. His announcement, made to MPs, came in response to concerns that a definite cut-off date would produce an explosion in redundancies and layoffs. Currently, the…

27 April

Lockdown to persist says Johnson, clergy weigh in on behaviour of corona-corporations

The PM is back at his desk and says the lockdown must continue for the foreseeable future, and it would be premature to consider lifting now. After having been struck down with COVID-19 himself – and ending up in intensive care – the premier has finally convalesced and spoke from…

24 April

Retail landlords reined in, France gets touch on tax havens, and insurers face biggest ever payouts

The government has banned landlords from using winding-up orders against their retail tenants, after aggressive rent collection tactics which threaten the future of retail businesses came to light. Tens of thousands of businesses in both retail and hospitality have found themselves unable to keep up with their rent during the…

23 April

Scarves for face-masks will be part of the government’s post-pandemic advice

The government will advise the use of homemade facemasks once the pandemic measures are sufficiently relaxed for people to go back to work. As it tries to make sure that surgical-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) does not face supply issues for NHS workers, the government said scarves or ‘homemade cloth…

22 April

Will there be coronavirus help for small company directors who are paid by dividend?

The financial plight of limited company directors has been raised by the Tory chairman of the Treasury select committee. Mel Stride, a former Treasury minister, said chancellor Rishi Sunak needs to view company directors as a tranche of people who have ‘slipped through the net’ of all the other largesse…

20 April

Covid-19: The impact on the pet and veterinary industry

As the lockdown continues in many countries across the globe, pets will be pleased to have the unwavering company of their owners. Whilst this can only be a good thing for pets, as with the majority of sectors, Covid-19 has had a significant impact on revenues in the broader pet…

17 April

How to help your business navigate Covid-19: Now and in the future

It’s a challenging time to be in business, whether you’re part of the supply chain or a customer-facing retail business. With all the challenges of social distancing and people being encouraged to stay home, it’s difficult enough to bring in both your staff and your customers and try to keep…

15 April

Enjoying a pet quarantine with your animals

Having playful pets is such a joyful thing and being at home with your pets during lockdown can be very comforting, especially if you live alone or are missing your family and friends. However, working from home, taking care of and educating kids etc., whilst not being able to get…

8 April

The effect on the pet industry as we adapt to a new normal

Those of us who are lucky enough to already have pets can take joy in knowing that there is another (be they non-human) member of the family with them during this time of isolation. As we try to adjust to the new world we are living in, with many of…

7 April

Six ways to keep your dog healthy amid coronavirus pandemic

In light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19, more pet owners are finding themselves indoors for longer periods of time, without access to doggy day-care or walking services. Dog joint supplement company, YuMOVE have created six top tips to keep your dog active and healthy during self-isolation. 1) Teach them tricks…