ONE South Shields travel agent has claimed that the impending return of overseas holiday’s has created a ‘feel good’ factor for the industry. LAST week the Prime Minister announced plans to ease England’s lockdown restrictions. This included the news that international travel would be allowed to resume from the 17th […]
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Supreme Court ruling against Uber shakes ‘gig economy’ giant
A SUPREME Court ruling against Uber means the taxi-app giant may have to come up with a whole new business model, after the highest court in the said it must now treat its drivers as employees, not freelancers. The company is now faced with paying drivers the minimum wage, […]
“The Government’s focus should be on safety first” says Trade Union on the plans to open non-essential businesses this April
THE North East is relieved that lockdown restrictions are coming to an end, giving hope for holiday makers booking their summer holidays and leaving local businesses preparing to see the return of customers. However, “Safety should be a number one priority when businesses re-open,” according to a trade union. BUSINESS […]
Brits may be able to meet for ‘coffees and picnics’ from March 8
LOCKDOWN in England is potentially set to ease from March 8, with reports that people can meet for an outdoor ‘coffee and picnic’ with their household or one other person on a one-to-one basis. According to the Telegraph, a senior Government source has confirmed these changes, although it has not […]
Pandemic means over 50s now ‘burnt toast’ as redundancies sweep across North East
Leading redundancy experts claim the 50+ are being treated as ‘burnt toast’. Nicholas Eatch of SR-News looks at the latest published redundancy numbers in the North East and how older employees are seeing they are first in the queue for job cuts. OFFICIAL government statistics show the alarming rate the […]
Sunderland café give their three top tips to making your pancakes delish
LOCAL business shares their wisdom on how to make the perfect pancake ahead of Shrove Tuesday tomorrow. SHROVE Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day, is just around the corner, which not only marks the start of Lent, but also the yearly revival of the sweet vs savoury pancake debate. If […]
Sunderland stores to close as Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands
ONLINE fashion retailer Asos has struck a £330m deal with failed retail group Arcadia, putting the jobs of hundreds of North East staff at risk. After going into administration in November last year, Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia group, which encompasses household-name brands such as Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and […]
Sunderland stores to close as Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands
ONLINE fashion retailer Asos has struck a £330m deal with failed retail group Arcadia, putting the jobs of hundreds of North East staff at risk AFTER falling into administration in November last year, Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia group, which encompasses household name brands such as Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and […]
Why Debenhams closure could be a hammer-blow for city’s high street
DEBENHAMS stores are to shut down after online fashion retailer Boohoo bought the brand and website for £55m. The chain was already in the process of closing stores and moving to online-only sales after failing to secure a rescue deal for the business. THE closure of Debenhams’ stores is […]
From working-class roots to high-flying entrepreneur
A North East entrepreneur will be sharing the secrets of his success this week to University of Sunderland students to help support their own career ambitions. Howard McCain will deliver his online talk to students (January 19, 3-4pm), and offer a fascinating insight about his journey from a rookie apprentice […]