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Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil ‘kickstart jobs scheme’ for young people Image copyright PA Media Image caption The chancellor will present the plans to Parliament on Wednesday Chancellor Rishi Sunak…
Calls for banks to ‘invest’ in those suffering from Covid-19 financial distress A new service set up to help businesses support customers facing mental and emotional health issues is calling…
‘Rishi Sunak: We need help with rent, money and jobs’ Young people across the UK have had their work, studies and lives upended because of the coronavirus pandemic. Many are…
Thousands of agency workers at Jaguar Land Rover plants could lose jobs Around 2,200 agency staff working at Jaguar Land Rover plants in the North West and West Midlands have…
Coronavirus: Workers to pay tax on tests by their employer Image copyright Getty Images Workers who have coronavirus tests paid for by their employer will have to pay tax on…
New shipping firm aims to bring the personal touch back to ports A new shipping business has been launched out of lockdown as a man with more than two decades…
Bike sales surge helps Halfords through lockdown Image copyright Getty Images Surging sales of bicycles during lockdown have cushioned the trading blow from coronavirus for retailer Halfords. It said bike…
Calls for Chancellor to pledge tens of billions to ‘forgotten’ freelancers There are calls for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce a new support package worth tens of billions of pounds…
Vouchers of up to £5,000 for home insulation Image copyright AFP Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5,000 for energy-saving home improvements, the chancellor will…
Retail and leisure scheme in Northumberland coastal town gets go-ahead Planning permission has been granted for a retail and leisure scheme at a coastal town. The scheme at Blyth, Northumberland,…