The UK Government has suspended competition law for the oil industry to help them work together to target petrol stations most in need of fuel.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have threatened to take enforcement action against Covid test providers after allegations have surfaced of “poor service” which could amount to a breach of consumer protection law.
The number of people being “pinged” by the NHS COVID-19 app has rocketed, leading to the chaos which has unfolded being dubbed as the “pingdemic”. As a result, many businesses are facing major staff shortages due to vast numbers of workers being required to self-isolate by the app.
Two major Covid-19 vaccine providers, Pfizer and Moderna, have raised their EU vaccine prices.
Throughout the pandemic, UK house prices have skyrocketed. However, some economists have predicted prices will finally begin to fall again as the stamp duty tax break comes to an end.
With COVID restrictions easing, and many people going back to the office, companies are pondering whether they can mandate vaccinations for their employees.
Good Law Project has been set back in its challenge to the government’s awarding of PPE contracts after serving the necessary court papers a day late.
As the UK experiences its worst labour shortage since the late nineties, more than two-thirds of British companies trying to hire new employees are struggling to find candidates.
Lloyds Banking Group is to close another 44 branches, blaming a lack of customers at such sites as people move to digital banking.
Law firms across the UK have collectively borrowed a total of £694m through government COVID-19 support schemes.