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Commercial leases emerging from Covid-19: pandemic clauses and rent arrears
Covid-19 has affected  our businesses and led to an increased number of disputes followed by court proceedings and some interesting judgments, writes Chi Collins of Greenwoods GRM. Commercial lease renewals Under the statutory renewal process of a commercial lease under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 the Courts can be asked to decide the terms …
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Sky News
It isn’t just the UK that’s suffering supply chain issues. In the US, the crisis may last until the summer
The backlog of cargo ships at the busiest port complex in the US – images of which have come to define the global supply chain crisis – is unlikely to return to normal before next summer.The executive director of the Port of Long Beach in California says plans to switch to 24/7 operations, pushed by …
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Business Live
The lack of skills needed to boost the economy remains a major concern
As the economy emerges from the slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, there continue to be skills shortages. That is the message from the latest Business Barometer published recently by the Open University in partnership with the Institute of Directors. Through surveying 1,500 senior business leaders across the UK last month, it focused on examining …
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Sky News
Hut Group founder Moulding to give up golden share in bid to restore City confidence
Matthew Moulding, the boss of the online beauty, nutrition and technology services group THG, is to surrender his golden share in the company in an attempt to restore the City’s confidence after a torrid fortnight.Sky News has learnt that the owner of The Hut Group, which floated just over a year ago, will announce next …
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Business Live
Tourism bosses hoping for economic boost after Newcastle United takeover
Excitement over the potential benefits of the Newcastle United takeover stretches far beyond the pitch and the fans heading to St James’ Park. The club is a major driver of the economy in the city centre, with home games affecting hotel occupancy and increasing the amount of money spent in shops, pubs and restaurants close …
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Business Live
Steel support vital in levelling up agenda as foundation industry could ‘make or break grand plans’
Steel could help make or break the government’s “post-Brexit passion for levelling-up”, business leaders in Scunthorpe have heard. While the foundation industry that lights up the town sits behind so much of the infrastructure that will help ‘build back better’ a stern warning over the impact the continuing energy crisis could have was also heeded. …
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Business Live
Department store chain Harvey Nichols to celebrate 25th anniversary of Leeds store
Department store chain Harvey Nichols has announced a week of celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of its Leeds store. The luxury retailer, which had been a London-only company for more than a century-and-a-half, opened its store in Leeds’ Briggate in October 1996. The expansion led to the company opening another four department stores opening …
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Business Live
Eco-smart tech innovator Myenergi plugs into Australian market for heady mix of solar and EV growth
Eco-smart energy management equipment manufacturer Myenergi is expanding operations to Australia. The high-growth business, with flagship products focusing on maximising self consumption of renewable micro generation, has launched a new subsidiary in Greater Melbourne. It comes as the Stallingborough business embraces the rising popularity of electric vehicles, energy independence and ethical living. Read more: GBA …
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Business Live
Holyhead’s Brexit border checks: Where UK and Welsh governments are up to with new facilities
Brexit has meant the implementation of new border checks on EU goods entering the UK – including at Holyhead port. While the EU implemented its checks immediately following Brexit on January 1 the UK is phasing them in – partly due to the fact facilities were not ready. In Holyhead there will be two types …
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Sky News
Energy crisis, bereavement leave, and Ikea investment
There are calls for more energy companies to be regulated like banks, to prevent another crash. :: Listen and subscribe to The Ian King Business Podcast here.Ian also explores how employers are being urged to review their bereavement leave policy as part of this year’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.We also hear from the …
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Sky News
Path to net zero tougher without investment to capture and store carbon underground, watchdog warns
Britain’s path to net zero will be far harder and more onerous unless Whitehall invests significant sums in schemes to capture carbon and store it under the ground, the government’s climate watchdog has warned.Chris Stark, chief executive of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), which advises the government on its climate policy, told Sky News …
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Evening Standard
Post-Brexit staff shortages: Business chiefs blast ‘ballet dancers but not builders list’ of key jobs
London business leaders have called for urgent reform of the Government’s “ballet dancers but not builders” list of key jobs that can be filled by lower paid foreign workers.The so-called “shortage occupation” list specifies 30 skilled roles for which workers are in desperately short supply after Brexit. Overseas candidates can apply for work visas to …

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