The council has agreed that any Market Trader who is required to self-isolate for 14 days due to the coronavirus will not have to pay any rent during the 14 day period. Additionally, it has been agreed that all rents will be reduced by 50% for up to 3 months […]
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Bank Of England Boss says “not to fire people”
Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey says not to fire people, but merely look at the support available for them first. Many firms may have to cut staff amid a slump in demand caused by the virus. Airlines, retailers, restaurants, theaters and pubs have all said they have been pushed […]
Iceland’s “elderly shopping hour” introduced
An iceland store in Northern Ireland has introduced and “elderly shopping hour” in which only more elderly people are allowed to go in and shop for their groceries. This due to the stats and data that shows elderly people are more prone to contract the virus due to weaker and […]
Council to install new drainage system at North Walsall Cemetery
Walsall Council is to significantly invest in a new drainage system at its North Walsall Cemetery in Bloxwich, with work anticipated in coming months. The new council plans come on the back of local concerns about recent deterioration at the site. The council cemetery was built on a glacial till […]
Coronavirus : Joint statement from the four Directors of Public Health for the Black Country
Council health leads in the Black Country have moved to reassure members of the public that plans are in place in the event of a coronavirus outbreak in the region. So far there have been no confirmed cases in the Black Country, however Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton councils are […]
Post-Brexit UK-US trade deal could boost economy by 0.16%, Government predicts
The £3.4 billion yearly increase outlined in the document published on Monday was predicted under the best-case scenario where the UK eliminates import tariffs with the States. But if only “substantial tariff liberalisation” is achieved, then the increase estimated in 15 years was put at 0.07%, or £1.6 billion, in […]
Disney boss Bob Iger steps down as chief executive
Disney said it had appointed Bob Chapek, who previously ran the company’s parks and products division, to replace him. Mr Iger will remain Disney’s executive chairman until the end of next year to direct “creative endeavours”. The move came as a surprise. Mr Iger, who is considered by many to […]
Coronavirus: Drinks giant warns of profit hit as bars close
The Guinness-owner said operating profits could be £140m-£200m lower than expected due to disruption across Asia. It joins companies such as Apple and Danone in warning about the impact of the deadly virus. Financial markets have also fallen sharply this week as fears of a pandemic grow. The company – whose brands […]
Stock markets tumble amid coronavirus fears
The UK’s FTSE 100 share index fell more than 3%, while in Italy, which has seen Europe’s worst outbreak of the virus, Milan’s stock market plunged 4.5%. Shares in airlines and travel firms have seen some of the biggest falls. In contrast, the price of gold hit its highest level […]
Home Secretary Priti Patel ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘false MI5 claims’
Officials have denied that MI5 held back information from Ms Patel, following allegations that officials lacked confidence in her abilities. She has also been accused of trying to force out Sir Philip Rutnam, the most senior civil servant in her department. The pair were both said to be “deeply concerned” by […]