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12:57, 18 MAR 2020
Laura Ashley to appoint administrators as coronavirus hits market
Retail & High Street
"Covid-19 outbreak has had an immediate and significant impact on trading"
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Almost 3,000 jobs axed at Dixons Carphone as retailer plans to close more than 530 shops
Retail & High Street
The firm plans to bring down the shutters on all of its standalone Carphone Warehouse shops
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British Chambers of Commerce slashes growth forecast for º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy as impact of coronavirus deepens
Chamber of Commerce
The disruptive impact of coronavirus is expected to weigh significantly on key drivers of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ GDP growth.
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Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands Airports announce "enforced annual leave, reduced working hours, and temporary pay cuts and lay-offs"
Coronavirus
It comes as airlines bring in drastic measures in response to massive drop in demand due to coronavirus
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Brittany Ferries scraps sailings except 'lifeline' trips from Spain
Coronavirus
Services from Plymouth to Portsmouth will stay in dock and only º£½ÇÊÓÆµ passengers will be allowed to sail from Spain
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More than 200 jobs under threat at Cycle Republic
Halfords
Specialist cycling arm of Halfords is proposing to close its 22 stores and Boardman Performance Centre in Worcestershire
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Coronavirus could bankrupt 'most airlines' by May, Centre of Aviation warns
Employment
But º£½ÇÊÓÆµ experts are confident the travel sector will recover once the pandemic is over
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Coronavirus LIVE: Business updates as Prime Minister tells people to work from home and airlines plead to Government for survival cash
Coronavirus
The BusinessLive team's live blog bringing you the latest updates of the impacts the coronavirus outbreak is having on the world of business
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B&Q owner shuts all 221 stores in France as the country enters Coronavirus lockdown
Retail
All employees will continue to be paid while the stores are closed, Kingfisher has confirmed
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Paddy Power owner warns of 'unprecedented' challenges as Coronavirus outbreak suspends sports matches
Business of Sport
The firm behind Betfair and Paddy Power said its accounts will be seriously impacted following the decision to cancel matches and leagues
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Barrett Steel completes metals centre deal with Jingye Group
Deals
Distribution centres in Newcastle, Wolverhampton and Dartford rebranded as Cheadle, Edinburgh and Scunthorpe are absorbed
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Eastern Airways swoops to reconnect Southampton with Belfast
Transport
Regional carrier aims to base five aircraft on the South Coast as it heads towards 70 departures a week
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EE launches 5G network in 21 new towns and cities
BT
The company has now brought its 5G network to a total of 71 locations
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Shopping centre giant Intu warns it could go out of business after £2bn loss
Retail & High Street
The retail landlord has suffered from a huge drop in the value of its properties, as well as falling rental income
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Mattioli Woods buys Hurley Partners in £25.6m deal
Deals
Hurley has offices in London, Surrey and Manchester and provides specialist pensions advice and investment management
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G4S swings to annual loss amid £291m impairment charge
G4S
The outsourcing firm said it is confident for the future, despite uncertainty over the impact of the recent Covid-19 outbreak
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Interest rates cut to 0.25% as Bank of England moves to help economy through coronavirus shock
Economic Development
Business support measures approved as Bank warns virus's economic impact 'could prove sharp and large, but should be temporary'
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B&M sells one of country's biggest distribution centres to German firm Deka Group
North West
It's a deal worth £150m
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Sofa retailer DFS warns of coronavirus uncertainty as sales are hit by tough trading times
Retail & High Street
Despite the warning the firm's current half year has started 'satisfactorily'
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Eastern's promise of more routes as regional connectivity remains key in post-Flybe era
Transport
Airline to ramp up frequency of certain services after rapid switch to independent operations
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Tesco to sell Thailand and Malaysia operations in £8.2bn deal
Deals
The South East Asia business has been sold to a group overseen by Thailand's second richest man
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Cineworld says coronavirus will not stop movie releases despite Bond setback
Entertainment
Cinema chain vows forthcoming blockbusters will not be affected despite COVID-19 causing six-month postponement of Bond flick
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Bristol Cars: British classic car maker favoured by Sir Richard Branson goes into liquidation
HMRC
The company was founded in 1945
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Five energy firms banned from taking on new customers amid smart meter failures
Your Money
Final orders have been issued against Daligas, Enstroga, Entice Energy Supply, Euston Energy and Symbio Energy
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