The retail industry and the exit strategy from Covid-19
As we settle in to our third lockdown it might not be easy for businesses to think about the future and plan their "exit strategy". However, could this latest lockdown provide a unique opportunity for businesses to think outside the box, critique the way they operate and how they utilise their workforce in a different way?
In the first lockdown in March the country ground to a halt, almost overnight. Roads were empty, towns and cities deserted and long queues outside the local supermarket seemed to be the only sign of life as the country tried to come to terms with the "new normal". |
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Covid relief 2021
As the scourge of Covid-19 continues to disrupt and reshape our daily lives, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced a further £4.6bn relief package for businesses in the retail and hospitality sector on 5th January.
The government's support package comes in the form of a one-off grant to businesses that have been forced to close due to the latest Covid related lockdown and that can't effectively operate remotely. The payments will be made on a per property basis and range from £4,000 up to £9,000, depending on the rateable value of the property concerned. |