The FTSE 100 index shrugged off global market nerves over fears of higher interest rates sparket by a speech from Janet Yellen in the US last night. It was trading back above 7,000 after rising by more than 1 per cent late morning in the UK.
A surge in online shopping during the pandemic helped Boohoo see its revenue jump by 41 per cent to £1.7billion in the last year.
The group, which owns a string of brands including Debenhams, Oasis and Warehouse, said revenue growth across all territories and brands was strong in the year to 28 February, adding that UK sales rose 39 per cent.
How a village near Grantham came together to cope during the Covid-19 pandemic Published: 12:00, 06 February 2021
A village community has adapted during the pandemic to find a way to support each other through difficult and testing times.
The village of Sedgebrook has strengthened its community bonds, with the creation of a dedicated village website and newsletter, while continuing to organise Covid-friendly events to maintain a sense of normality.
Many of these developments began with Sam Wade, an events manager and Sedgebrook villager, whose work dried up at the beginning of the first lockdown.
Sam Wade. (44238869)
Sam took flyers round the village with her phone number and the village email address, offering help to anyone who needed it. From there, a WhatsApp group of volunteers was formed â proving its worth almost immediately when one villager had a suspected heart attack.