Halfords enjoys a roofbox-led recovery as staycations lift sales in August

Halfords enjoys a roofbox-led recovery as surging popularity of staycations lifts its motoring sales but the retailer warns of tough times ahead still The Covid-19 lockdown led to more Britons buying cycles and taking bike trips CEO Graham Stapleton said Halfords ‘delivered a strong trading performance’ Like-for-like sales in the firm’s motoring business fell by … Read more

Sir Alex Ferguson’s road to recovery from life-threatening brain haemorrhage to be shown

Sir Alex Ferguson’s road to recovery from life-threatening brain haemorrhage to be shown in new documentary directed by his son on legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s recovery from a brain haemorrhage will be shown at cinemas The Manchester United legend retired as Red Devils manager in May 2013 The film shows Sir Alex, … Read more

High Street shops left behind in UK’s economic recovery

Industry leaders warn future of thousands of businesses ‘hangs in the balance’ as High Street is left behind in UK’s economic recovery By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 21 August 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 21 August 2020 The future of thousands of businesses ‘hangs in the balance’ as the High … Read more

Ministers must do more to get workers into the office amid fears economic recovery will be hampered 

Ministers should be doing more to get workers back into the office, a Daily Mail poll reveals. Voters fear that Britain’s economic recovery will be hampered if staff continue to stay away from city centres.  The survey, conducted by JL Partners, found that 47 per cent want the Government to step up efforts to encourage … Read more

Ministers must do more to get workers into the office amid fears economic recovery will be hampered 

Ministers should be doing more to get workers back into the office, a Daily Mail poll reveals. Voters fear that Britain’s economic recovery will be hampered if staff continue to stay away from city centres.  The survey, conducted by JL Partners, found that 47 per cent want the Government to step up efforts to encourage … Read more

‘A V-shaped inflation recovery is NOT what consumers need at all’

A shock jump in inflation last month has sparked fears that Britain could face a cost of living crisis as the impact of the recession hits people hard in their pockets. With further mass job cuts on the cards as the Government’s furloughing scheme comes to an end in the autumn, higher prices for products … Read more

Cineworld pins hopes of a COVID recovery on 4D cinemas

The smell of burning rubber, water sprayed in your face, a moving seat and surround video are among the measures cinemas hope will get you through their doors. The UK’s largest cinema chain, Cineworld, is among theatres pinning their hopes on more immersive experiences as part of its Covid lockdown recovery efforts. Cineworld plans to … Read more

Britain’s economy on course for rapid recovery, predicts Bank of England chief

Britain’s economy is on course for a rapid recovery from the coronavirus crisis, a senior Bank of England official predicts today. Chief economist Andy Haldane says strong consumer spending has already helped the UK claw back as much as half of the losses triggered by the pandemic. He insists ‘now is the time to see … Read more

Heidi Klum says Simon Cowell’s rate of recovery is ‘incredible’

Heidi Klum has given an update on her fellow America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell’s recovery. The music mogul, 60, broke his back in several places in an electric bike accident on Saturday, and is set to undergo intensive physical therapy before he can return. However the German born model, 47, told People that Cowell’s recovery … Read more