Greggs will reopen some branches to test whether they can operate their 2,050 shops nationwide without breaking social distancing rules High street bakery closed temporarily last month after lockdown was imposed Food outlets were allowed to continue operating a takeaway service Greggs and others including McDonald’s closed to protect staff and customers Spokesman said they … Read more
Government adviser who says two-metre social distancing rule was ‘conjured out of nowhere’ says pubs should re-open – as long as they don’t get overcrowded Pubs were shut on March 23 but Prof Robert Dingwall wants rules relaxed He sees ‘no particular reason’ why they shouldn’t open on sunny weekends Prof Dingwall says it would … Read more
John Lewis ready to reopen shops in May: We’ll trigger three-stage plan as soon as Ministers give go-ahead, says boss The plan to reopen the 50-store chain would take three to six weeks to complete Andrew Murphy emphasised it was a ‘portable’ strategy Murphy revealed that John Lewis is ‘modelling for scenarios where different sizes of shops … Read more
It’s shopping – but not as you know it: Changing rooms will be closed, trying on clothing will be banned, no couples or groups allowed and using cash to be ‘discouraged’ The recommendations have been published by the British Retail Consortium Stores have been asked to consider using one-way systems for customers They could also use … Read more
Millions of key workers are facing a rush to secure a coronavirus test this morning as applications re-open after a ‘significant’ surge in demand yesterday. Some 5,000 home kits and 19,000 drive-through tests are expected to be made available on Saturday – with key workers asked to fill out an online application form as the government … Read more
The Treasury is planning to ‘get Britain back to work’ in a matter of weeks with new health and safety rules to be enforced in offices, it has been reported. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been look at way to start allowing non-essential businesses to reopen in a ‘safe and practical way’, keeping coronavirus out of … Read more
McDonald’s could become the latest big firm to re-open after closing its doors following the outbreak of coronavirus, as figures reveal how congestion on Britain’s roads has peaked to its highest level since lockdown began. The fast food giant, which is already operation again in coronavirus-stricken France, is in talks about opening its 1,249 restaurants … Read more
Housebuilders were stacking up gains yesterday as investors hoped construction workers would soon be heading back to work. Taylor Wimpey was the top riser on the FTSE 100 after it said it was still selling homes virtually, adding its order book was at £2.7billion at the end of last week, up from £2.4billion the same … Read more
Germany is re-opening shops today as it takes its first steps out of the coronavirus lockdown, joining a group of European countries which are restarting their economies while others remain firmly shut down. Small shops including garden centres, bookstores and car and bicycle dealers are allowed to re-open in Germany from today, while some children … Read more
Major casino operator says Las Vegas should open by Memorial Day with temperature checks, reduced occupancy, social distancing and no large gatherings Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox called on Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak to reopen the Las Vegas Strip in mid- to late May Maddox urged the governor to reopen the thoroughfare with extensive … Read more