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# [04-09-2020 - Business News Round Up](https://blog.redwigwam.com/newsletter-september-04-2020)

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### As the first week of September draws to a close, here's our weekly round-up of the news stories you don't want to miss. 

Part demand for flexible working, part uncertainty around recruiting for permanent positions, recruitment agencies signal a shift towards more temp roles being added to the mix of roles they offer.

[Read more...](https://www.theglobalrecruiter.com/the-rise-in-temp-recruitment-post-pandemic/)

The majority of schools return this week after the 6-month covid break - when it comes to the 'new normal' do you know your employment rights around childcare?

[Read more...](https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2020/aug-2020/the-new-normal-of-employment-rights-and-childcare)

As the Eat Out To Help Out scheme came to an end, it seems it was a huge success, with restaurant spending up a third. HMRC data revealed £336m had been claimed for 64 million dinners towards the end of the scheme.

[Read more...](https://news.sky.com/story/eat-out-to-help-out-scheme-increased-restaurant-spending-by-a-third-12061568)

Amazon continue to grow their workforce as they announce 7,000 new jobs, taking their total of new jobs created for 2020 to 10,000.  
<https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54009484>

[Read more...](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54009484)

There's a new subscription service in town - Walmart unveils its new membership-driven programme to rival Amazon.

[Read more...](https://www.retail-week.com/tech/walmart-throws-down-gauntlet-to-amazon-with-subscription-service-launch/7035650.article?authent=1)

The Asda 'tap' is back. The supermarket revived its signature move in an advert aimed at promoting price reductions.

[Read more...](https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/asda-pocket-tap-ads-return-to-promote-thousands-of-new-price-reductions/647931.article)

 

 

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