Archive for May 22nd, 2020

UK borrowing at record high as virus cost soars in April

May 22

The government borrowed £62bn in April – the highest monthly […]

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    • Coronavirus: Wetherspoon pubs set out post-lockdown plans

    May 22

    The pub chain has said that staff will be given […]

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    • Carluccio’s bought by Giraffe owner but 1,000 jobs cut

    May 22

    The deal saves 800 jobs and 30 sites, but 40 […]

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    • Coronavirus: Retail sales crash in April as lockdown hits shops

    May 22

    British clothing sales plummeted by 50.2% last month as many […]

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    • Mortgage payment holiday extended for further three months

    May 22

    The Treasury cautions that borrowers should continue to pay their […]

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