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Last week, Bauer Media announced that it was reviewing the future of key brands, among them the monthly Q Magazine, and considering the possibility of digital-only formats, merger, divestment or closure. (Nobody from Bauer, which also publishes heritage music magazine Mojo, was available for comment during the 30-day review period.) The announcement provoked an outpouring of support for the music title, including from authors Irvine Welsh and Caitlin Moran – in addition to questions about whether the long-beleaguered medium has met its end. … [Read more...] about ‘Like a tap being turned off’: music magazines fight for survival in UK

“We got Northern Ireland to be one of the most popular cruise ship destinations and that is why so many people invested heavily in the coach tour industry. Now it is going to take years to get that market back so in the meantime we have to rely on the ‘staycation’ business. Which will mean 70-seater buses cut to about a quarter to maintain social distancing,” he said. … [Read more...] about Without help 40,000 jobs could go, warn UK coach tour operators

It is no surprise then to hear Lord Wolfson rise above the chaos, sounding almost like it is business as usual. Wolfson is one of the most impressive business leaders the UK has produced in recent memory. And he has been wargaming for years to prepare his company for the multiple doomsday scenarios facing the high street. … [Read more...] about Next’s attention to detail is a lesson to all chief executives

In the coming days he is expected to announce the easing of open-air restrictions for the public, as well as provide an update on the new trace and test system, give an announcement on schools, and provide more detail on how the government will unlock the nation. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Markets, car dealerships and garden fetes set to open from June