Michael Gove has dismissed concerns that Brexit will leave Scotland worse off and insisted it would be a good thing for businesses.
07.06.2020 - 06:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nicola Sturgeon names a reopening date and warned that up to 280,000 jobs could be wiped out.The industry also warned a two-metre social distancing rule would sound the death knell for thousands of venues and leave whole areas of cities abandoned.Hospitality chiefs in England have been told they can partially reopen on July 4 if Covid-19 cases are under control. A reduced one-metre rule is also under consideration.
Michael Gove has dismissed concerns that Brexit will leave Scotland worse off and insisted it would be a good thing for businesses.
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The golden arches are back.
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