Sainsbury’s slips over the crucial Christmas spell as it’s dragged down by falling toy sales at Argos Sainsbury’s retail sales fell 0.7 per cent in the 15 weeks to 4 January Toy and gaming sales were ‘significantly’ lower at Argos Retailer warned trading is set to remain ‘highly competitive and promotional’ By This Is Money … Read more
Coronavirus has succeeded where world wars and previous epidemics failed: from next week, schools will be closed and public exams have been cancelled. With Covid-19 unlikely to disappear any time soon, suspending GCSEs and A-levels was undoubtedly the right decision. But ministers must not ignore the logistical, educational and emotional quagmire that pupils, parents and … Read more
Here’s the easy bit. The advice is against ‘all but essential’ travel to mainland China, parts of South Korea and ten towns in northern Italy, due to the coronavirus, while some countries, such as Israel, have started to impose their own travel bans. But what about a holiday in other parts of Italy or if … Read more