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Bolton Business

How has the pandemic affected commerce in one English town?

How has the pandemic affected commerce in one English town? Bolton's economy has been struck particularly hard by this pandemic. Not only was it subjected to the national lockdown, but it subsequently became a hotspot, under even tighter restrictions. With a town centre that was already in decline, how has this crisis affected local businesses and what does the future hold for the town? Evan Davis and guests discuss.

GUESTS

Jonathan Warburton, Chairman, Warburtons

Joseph Carr, Managing Director, Carrs Pasties

Martyn Cox, Deputy Leader, Bolton Council

Reporter: Matthew Bone
Producer: Julie Ball

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28 minutes

Last on

Sat 31 Oct 2020 17:30

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  • Thu 29 Oct 2020 20:30
  • Sat 31 Oct 2020 17:30

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