May 14, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The Government has extended its coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until October, revealing changes to make furloughing workers more flexible while also protecting businesses which rely on trade credit insurance. As of August, furloughed workers will be able to return...
May 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Retailing
Supermarket Morrisons has revealed a 5% rise in like for like sales in the first quarter of 2020/2021, according to its latest trading update. Despite “significant improvement” in recent weeks, the retailer said the first quarter had been “highly volatile” during the...
May 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Vice president of the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) Martin Kennedy says that the Scottish farming industry’s focus remains firmly on keeping food and drink on the nation’s table but it continues to recognise its responsibility to respond to climate change....
May 11, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Retailing
The Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has taken evidence on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the agriculture and horticulture sectors. The hearing featured speakers from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), National Farmers Union...
May 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Retailing
Online retailer Ocado saw its sales over the last two months increase by 40% as more consumers shopped from home during the coronavirus pandemic. In its latest AGM trading statement, the online grocer said it had increased its capacity at its South East London...
May 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Dairy, News
Dairy farmers in England can apply for cash payments up to £10,000 as part of a hardship fund created by the Government to support the industry during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The support scheme will also cover 70% of income that producers may have lost...
