market rout continues, Morrison, Royal Mail & more

Shares in London subsided again, with the FTSE100 threatening to dip below the 5,000 level again. Our Trader writer Neil Wilson says: ‘Stocks are weaker, with European equities extending losses through the morning session to trade down 5 per cent on the day. US futures are limit down again after yesterday’s …

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Pubs and restaurants can do takeaways during coronavirus outbreak

PUBS and restaurants can to be turned into takeaways to help provide hot food for people in self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the further economic support amid the Covid-19 spread.  The new measures also include relaxing planning regulations to allow pubs and restaurants to start providing takeaways without a further planning …

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Town centre businesses committed to overcoming impact of virus

Town centre businesses are “committed” to continuing as normal a service as possible during the coronavirus crisis. That is the opinion of Living Lerwick’s project manager Emma Miller, who has highlighted steps the body is taking to overcome the pandemic’s economic impact. It comes after Living Lerwick staff visited a …

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Royal Mail set to strike once virus crisis is over

Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute about job security and the direction of the company. Members of the Communication Workers Union backed industrial action by 94 per cent but did not announce strike dates and said they wanted to be an emergency service during …

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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times – March 18

March 18 (Reuters) – The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines Rishi Sunak promises £350bn emergency rescue package for business https://on.ft.com/3b1nVbl Dixons Carphone Warehouse closes 530 UK stores with loss of 3,000 jobs …

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Royal’s baby reveal lifts hypnobirthing

A NEW birthing technique helping mothers to deliver their babies calmly and safely is receiving global traction for its powerful abilities. Hypnobirthing teaches relaxation and breathing techniques to facilitate a calm, gentle and controlled natural birth. Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge recently revealed she chose hypnobirthing for all of her …

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