This afternoon NABMA has received an email from government sources describing its recent updates on its work programme and press release on the fragility of markets as “incredibly helpful.”
The Future of UK Traditional Markets is at Risk warns National Association
A new national survey of market operators by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) has resulted in over a third of traditional indoor and street markets across the UK sending back a very clear message to government – “the future of our markets is at risk”.
The Message from Markets – “We Support our Traders”
As the NABMA “Support for Markets” Survey heads towards its closing date, feedback already received from some 200 markets across the UK, shows the headline message is clear – “Market operators are fully supporting their local traders”.
Government’s Salary Subsidy Scheme
NABMA is grateful to its Business Advisor for the below information. The government’s Salary Subsidy Scheme opens to claimants today and below is an outline some of the key points.
Local Authority Workforce – Job Retention Scheme
NABMA has received a query from a member about how the Government’s Job Retention Scheme applies to local government workers and particularly those employed in Markets where the Market is closed.
NABMA Needs your Help with our Support Proposals for Markets
NABMA has, together with other lobbying organisations, been a strong voice to help secure financial lifelines for thousands of our market traders.
Markets – Providing Exceptional Service during the Coronavirus outbreak
In these difficult times markets across the UK are finding new ways to keep the key food supply chain moving to their local communities.
A letter to the Retail Sector from Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
A letter to the Retail Sector from Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Rental Loss Cover – Coronavirus
On the basis of some questions raised within Basecamp, and with NABMA, we have taken some guidance from a NABMA insurance sponsor on rental loss cover.
NABMA Markets Support Plan – Government Response
You will be aware of the five point support plan that NABMA submitted to government last week looking at trader, operator and start back support that the markets industry urgently requires.