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Latest News | Chocolatier and retailer Hotel Chocolat has raised £22m to underpin its long-term growth plans and to provide flexibility if needed in response to challenges presented by the Covid-19 outbreak. The business said its ability to shift its focus towards online and digital wholesale would help mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
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Proposed guidelines from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) show an increased need for due diligence when it comes to referrals with Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs). What does this mean for law firms? John Duns from Fairstone finds out.
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The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has found competition concerns over Hunter Douglas' acquisition of counterpart 247 Home Furnishings.
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The John Lewis Partnership is to temporarily close all of its 50 John Lewis shops as a result of the impact of coronavirus - the first time in the 155-year history of the business that it will not open its shop doors for customers. Johnlewis.com will continue to operate as normal, alongside Waitrose shops and waitrose.com.
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The business community has reacted to the government's package to support businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, which includes a commitment to paying 80 per cent of wages.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to create a taskforce after concerns were raised some businesses might exploit the coronavirus outbreak.
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Butlins has closed its three resorts temporarily following the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Silverstone has vowed to refund the price of tickets for this year's British Grand Prix if the race is cancelled because of Covid-19.
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Coffee shop chain Costa is to only allow cashless payments and has closed its seating areas in a response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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All Clarks stores in UK, Ireland and the US have been closed temporarily due to concerns for staff safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aldi has launched a recruitment drive to hire 9,000 new workers as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak. A number of products have also been further restricted.
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Plans have been submitted to redevelop a number of units at Milton Keynes' The Place Retail Park, which includes the creation of a new food store.
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A portfolio of solar farms which produces enough energy to power 38,000 homes has been acquired for £144.3m.
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An Essex nursery has changed hands in a deal brokered by Redwoods Dowling Kerr.
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The FCA has revealed new guidance for small business lenders, mortgage lenders and mortgage administrators, to help firms and households deal with the economic disruption caused by Covid-19.
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The total value of construction contract awards in February 2020 rose to £6.5bn, despite the global coronavirus crisis, according to a new report.
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North Yorkshire-based Land Rover Defender specialist Twisted Automotive is set to open its new facility at Silverstone today.
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