Walk ins have been stopped, even though takeaways are allowed in the new lockdown.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55565344

YouTube has banned TalkRADIO for violating community guidelines. What did they say to cause offence?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55544205

I get the feeling that the blockades may actually be Brexit related, and they're just using COVID as an excuse. The timing seems very suspicious, one week before we end up leaving with No Deal.

Yeah. I tried to post relatively realistic ones. But some people are definitely treating it as a joke, suggesting stuff that will definitely not happen!

Bonmarché are in administration. Not surprising considering it's owner's other shops went into administration last month.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55159180

JD Sports have pulled out of their Debenhams takeover due to the Arcadia news.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55139713

Shouldn't that lockdown mean non-essential retailers have to close? Why, then, is Max Spielmann still open? They're a photography shop, they're non-essential.

WHSmith is laying off its 1500 staff tomorrow. Many experienced managers and supervisors have had the chop. And most high street staff still on furlough will be gone. Most under 18's laid off except in the biggest stores. Small stores now running single manned from Sunday. Mainly 4 hour shifts. 20 ...

LOCKDOWN!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54762048

WHSmith is laying off its 1500 staff tomorrow. Many experienced managers and supervisors have had the chop. And most high street staff still on furlough will be gone. Most under 18's laid off except in the biggest stores. Small stores now running single manned from Sunday. Mainly 4 hour shifts. 20 ...

Woolworths is being resurrected? https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/woolworths-confirms-high-street-return-19172296 No a fake Twitter account has been set up and all of the clickbaits have gone along with it without fact checking, including the Sun and Mirror. I see the papers don...