(Reuters) – Fast-food chain Wendy’s Co <WEN.O> said on Thursday it would defer rent and ease royalty and marketing fee payments for franchisees, amid growing pressure in the restaurant industry due to coronavirus-related outlet closures. The Ohio-based restaurant chain also reported same-store sales growth of only 2.8% so far in the first quarter and withdrew […]
The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox The coronavirus growth rate in the UK could be increasing again, Government scientists today warned. Experts on the SAGE panel said today there are indications that the crucial R rate – which shows the level of infection […]
By Lawrence White and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – UK banks are stepping up fraud prevention measures to protect customers from scammers eager to exploit the coronavirus pandemic with a whole range of new tricks, including fake sales of medical supplies and bogus government relief schemes. With British households effectively on lockdown, some banks said […]
